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Japanese for Teens
Beginners Classes Taught in English

We would love to offer young people a place to meet others with the same interest in Japanese. ​Our small group classes have a friendly atmosphere and the experienced tutors use different approaches to teaching, depending on the learning objectives.​ Feel free to contact us and book a trial lesson.​

About this course

  • Japanese classes for secondary school students

  • Group lesson only

  • Online lesson only

  • 1hour on Saturday mornings

  • Term fees: £220  for 10 weeks

  • Experienced teachers with DBS​

Goals

The majority of students in these courses do not aim to sit the exams. Their motivations and achievements can be travelling to Japan, working part-time using Japanese, applying for a Japanese course at university or developing friendships through Japanese. Students who take the Duke of Edinburgh Award at school often choose Japanese as their new skill.

GCSE Japanese

Guidance on GCSE Japanese is provided if the student wishes to do so. There are two levels, Foundation Tier (1-5) and Higher Tier (1-9). The Foundation Tier is a reasonable test to try after 3 years of studying Japanese if the timing works. Higher Tier is recommended for those who are dedicated and have more time, i.e. 3 hours a week for 3 to 4 years. The Higher Tier requires three times more kanji than the Foundation Tier.  

Classes

All classes: Saturday mornings, 1h

Term fees: £220 for 10 weeks

Teachers: Experienced in teaching Japanese, fluent in Japanese

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Timetable and Availability

 Japanese Entry 

Saturday 10:10-11:10am Online

  • Started in September 2024

  • Students can Hiragana and are working on Katakana

  • Learning basic Japanese for beginners

  • Textbook: Marugoto A1 Early stage

  • Availability  - Yes

 Japanese Beginner 1 

Saturday 9-10am Online

  • Started in September 2023

  • Students can read Hiragana and Katakana comfortably and know some kanji

  • Textbook: Marugoto A1 Lesson Midway

  • Reading level sample:

はじめまして。わたしは エリーです。かぞくは 3にんです。イギリスにすんでいます。ハンバーガーがすきです。あさごはんは パンと たまごです。にくは すきじゃないです。わたしのうちはふるいです。いぬがいます。わたしのへやにしゃしんがあります。まいにち7時におきます。7じはんにあさごはんを食べます。​

  • Suitable for those who are considering GCSE in Summer 2027

  • Availability  - Full

Japanese Beginner 2

Saturday 9-10 am Online

  • Suitable for those with study experience

  • Textbook: Japanese for Teens Upper Beginner

  • Required key knowledge: Verbs conjugations, basic kanji etc

  • Reading level sample:

私は エリーです。学生です。まんがを読むことが好きです。日本語を勉強しています。私の学校はおおきくて、あたらしいです。私はきのう学校のともだちとえいがを見ました。おもしろかったです。(Verb in Dictionary form and てform, Adjective negative, past and てform)​

  • Learning towards GCSE Summer 2026 

  • Availability  - Yes​

Japanese Upper Beginner

Saturday 11:20 am-12:20 pm Online

  • Suitable for those with study experience

  • Textbook: Marugoto A2-1 Midway, Japanese for Teens Upper Beginner

  • Required key knowledge: Verbs conjugations, basic kanji etc

  • Reading level sample:

私は エリーです。学生です。まんがを読むことが好きです。日本語を勉強しています。私の学校はおおきくて、あたらしいです。私はきのう学校のともだちとえいがを見ました。おもしろかったです。(Verb in Dictionary form and てform, Adjective negative, past and てform)​

  • Availability  - Yes

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