Program Overview

Japanese Language Program

The Japanese Language Program is designed for students who wish to learn the Japanese language intensively within a limited time frame. The program offers various courses, including the Intensive Japanese Course, General Course, Short-term Japanese Course, Special Themed Seminar, and Individual Tutoring Sessions.

Intensive Japanese Course

The Intensive Japanese Course is a 3-week course that covers key points specific to each level, from elementary to upper-intermediate. The course is designed for international students who wish to learn Japanese intensively. The classes are held nearly every day, and the content that would typically take a full term to cover in a regular Japanese course is condensed into approximately half the usual time.

Course Objectives

The course objectives have been revised from the AY 2024. The course aims to enhance the ability to use natural Japanese through observation and practice of expressions commonly used in the Japanese language, with a focus on speaking and listening, and occasionally incorporating reading and writing as well.

Class Description

The course offers four classes, each with a different level of proficiency:

• Intensive: Class 1: This is an introductory course for Japanese where students will learn the basic structure of the language, receive focused training on speaking and listening, and cultivate skills to use simple and natural Japanese.
• Intensive: Class 2: Students will learn the basic structure of Japanese, receive adequate training focusing on speaking and listening, and cultivate the skills to use simple and natural Japanese.
• Intensive: Class 3: The course is designed for students who have completed the elementary level and wish to progress to the next stage. In this course, we aim to enhance the ability to use natural Japanese through observation and practice of expressions commonly used in the Japanese language.
• Intensive: Class 4: The course is designed for students who are at an intermediate level and wish to enhance their practical skills for the next level. The classes are conducted in a task-based format, focusing on delivering presentations on familiar topics and receiving feedback.

Course Schedule

The course schedule varies depending on the semester. Please check the latest course information on the Course Calendar for confirmation.

Course Level Guide

The Course Level Guide is available in PDF format (118KB). The guide provides information on the minimum level required to take the course.

Registration

Registration information is available on the website.

Comments from Previous Students

Previous students have commented on the effectiveness of the course:

• Classes are held perfectly well, and the environment makes students have more interest in learning.
• The course is great, and it has helped students become more fluent in Japanese, making life in Japan easier.
• The course has helped students discover their weak points and make progress.
• The course has improved students' speaking ability, and they have started thinking in Japanese.

Japanese Language Program (for current UTokyo members)

The Japanese Language Program is available for current UTokyo members. The program offers various courses, including the General Course, Intensive Japanese Course, Short-term Japanese Course, Special Themed Seminar, and Individual Tutoring Sessions.

Japanese Language Program (for pre-arrival Utokyo students)

The Japanese Language Program is available for pre-arrival Utokyo students. The program offers the latest information on the Japanese Language Program.

Japanese Language Program (for others)

The Japanese Language Program is available for others. The program offers an interview series, providing insights from students who have taken the course.