Japanese Classes – Winter I

Japanese Language Courses

Winter I Term: January 5 – February 12, 2026 (6 weeks)

$190 Early Bird Special – Members/Continuing Students (Valid Until 12/29)

$205 – Members/Continuing Students (After 12/29)

$215 Early Bird Special – New Students (Valid Until 12/29)

$230 – New Students (After 12/29)

For additional information or questions email [email protected].

All classes will be held virtually via ZOOM.

All classes are tailored to the level of expertise and type of study required by students. Weekly lessons provide students with an opportunity to begin the study of Japanese or to sharpen previously acquired skills. Writing, reading and speaking skills will be covered in all class levels.

Class Payment/Class Cancellation:

In order to be registered for the class pre-payment must be received prior to the first class. If minimum class size is not met, the Society has the right to cancel class level. All students will receive a full refund. Students are eligible to receive a full refund if they contact the Society 24 hours after the first class. Unfortunately refunds will not be issued after 24 hours.

Please be reminded that class registration fee is for one student only. If there are multiple students who are interested in taking our classes, please register each student separately. Society has the right to cancel a student’s registration at any time.

Text Books:

Students will receive the first week’s class materials by email prior to the first day of class. Students are required to purchase all textbooks, workbooks and additional books via www.amazon.com.

 

Beginning Level

Optional “Let’s Learn Hiragana” and “Let’s Learn Katakana” books can also be purchased at www.amazon.com. Copies of “Let’s Learn Hiragana” and “Let’s Learn Katakana” materials will be provided.

Intermediate

Intermediate I – VI

Intermediate VII +

Advanced

Students will receive various handouts.

For any questions please email: [email protected].

Beginning Japanese I

(Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 pm)

Designed for students with no previous instruction in Japanese, this course strives to develop an understanding of basic elements of Japanese grammar, expressions, and writing system (hiragana).

Materials: Worksheet(s) and Textbooks: Japanese For Busy People, Vol. I (4th edition), Workbook Vol. I (4th edition), “Let’s Learn Hiragana”.

Beginning Japanese Level II

(Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 pm)

A continuation of Beginning Japanese Level I, this course will build upon previously learned basic elements of Japanese grammar and expressions. Previous knowledge of hiragana is essential before taking this level. Writing system will include hiragana, katakana, and an introduction to basic Chinese characters (kanji).

Materials: Worksheet(s) and Textbooks: Japanese For Busy People, Vol. I (4th edition), Workbook Vol. I (4th edition) & Basic Kanji Vol 1.

Beginning Japanese Level V

(Wednesday 7:30-9:30 pm)

A continuation of Beginning Japanese Level IV , this level will build upon previously learned basic elements of Japanese grammar and expressions. Prior knowledge of hiragana and katakana are required.

Materials: Worksheet(s) and Textbooks: Japanese For Busy People, Vol. I (4th edition), and Workbook Vol. I (4th edition).

 Intermediate X

(Thursdays 7:30-9:30 pm)

A continuation of Japanese Intermediate IX, this class will provide a forum for basic Japanese conversation between students and instructor as well as for more advanced kanji. Topics of conversation will be determined by the instructor, along with various reading assignments.

Materials: Worksheet(s) and Textbooks: Japanese For Busy People Vol. III (4th edition), and Workbook Vol. III (4th edition), and Basic Kanji Vol. I

Advanced XV

(Tuesdays 7:30-9:30 pm)

This class will provide a forum for more advanced Japanese conversation between students and instructor along with additional progressive kanji. Topics of conversation will be determined by the instructor, along with various reading assignments.

Students at this level can continue to re-take this class as class material will differ each term.

Materials: Handouts will be provided.

95th Annual Program Sponsors

Joyce Chelberg

Bradley J. Hamm

David D. Johnson

Jean & Jim McClung

Suzanne and Michael Moskow

Ann & Stephen Potter