Japanese Language Courses
Learn about our conversation-driven language classes and how we can help you reach your goals.
2026 Spring semester: January 20, 2026 (Tuesday) - April 13, 2026 (Monday)
Spring offers Mastery Courses only
JLPT Prep is offered in the summer/fall before the December exam.
Japanese Mastery Courses
Designed for Japanese learners of all levels, speak with native college students.
5 levels, Online and In-person
Practice with Japanese students
12 weeks, 100-min class/week
$360/course
Beginning level
Understand basic Japanese grammar and writing systems of Hiragana & Katakana and obtain elementary language skills in speaking, writing, reading, and listening. This level will be taught 90% in English and 10% in Japanese.
J-101 (Course 1A)
Online
Tue, 6 PM
Instructor: Tamaki
In-person
Sun, 9 AM
Instructor: Tamaki
Syllabus & Materials
J-102 (Course 1B)
Online
Wed, 6 PM
Instructor: Masuda
In-person
Sun, 9 AM
Instructor: Masuda
Syllabus & Materials
J-101 (Course 1C)
Online
Wed, 7:50 PM
Instructor: Masuda
In-person
Sun, 11 AM
Instructor: Masuda
Syllabus & Materials
Intermediate level
Enhance students’ basic Japanese language skills in listening, speaking, and reading, including basic Kanji. This level will be taught 75% in English and 25% in Japanese.
J-201 (Course 2A)
Online
Wed, 6 PM
Instructor: Usui
In-person
Sat, 9 AM
Instructor: Hattori
Syllabus & Materials
J-202 (Course 2B)
Online
Mon, 6 PM
Instructor: Kowata
In-person
Sat, 9 AM
Instructor: Usui
Syllabus & Materials
J-203 (Course 2C)
Online
Mon, 7:50 PM
Instructor: Kowata
In-person
Sun, 9 AM
Instructor: Usui
Syllabus & Materials
Upper-Intermediate level
Improve discussion and communication skills, including talking, writing, and reading meaningfully about social topics. This level will be taught 50% in English and 50% in Japanese.
Prerequisites: Completing “Japanese for Busy People I and II,” or the equivalent of the JLPT N4 level, where students can understand basic sentences, typical expressions written in hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji, as well as conversations at everyday daily interactions.
J-301 (Course 3A)
Online
Tue, 6 PM
Instructor: Kowata
In-person
Sun, 11 AM
Instructor: Usui
Syllabus & Materials
J-303 (Course 3C)
Online
Thur, 7:50 PM
Instructor: Asahina
In-person
Sat, 11 AM
Instructor: Usui
Syllabus & Materials
Advanced level
Read, listen, and understand with logical complexity, comprehending both the structures and content comprehensively in a variety of settings. This level will be taught 25& in English and 75% in Japanese.
Prerequisites: Completing the Upper Intermediate courses (3C), or the equivalent of the JLPT N3 level, where students can understand Japanese used in everyday situations to grasp summary information.
J-401 (Course 4)
Online only
Tue, 6 PM
Instructor: Asahina
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Master level
Read, listen, and understand with logical complexity, comprehending both the structures and content comprehensively in a variety of settings. This level will be taught 25& in English and 75% in Japanese.
Prerequisites: Completing the Upper Intermediate courses (3C), or the equivalent of the JLPT N3 level, where students can understand Japanese used in everyday situations to grasp summary information.
J-501 (Course 5)
Online only
Wed, 6 PM
Instructor: Usui
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JLPT Prep Courses
N1-N5, Online or In-person
90-min lecture + Q&A / week
12-week classes
$480 / course
Coming soon in 2026 Summer/Fall
Preparing for the JLPT exam? Our JLPT Prep courses offer focused guidance and structured study plans. Take the full course set or choose only what you need.
JLPT - N1 -N5 Prep
Summer/Fall
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