Japanese Language Course

Registration for Fall 2024 Classes is closed.

Our next semester registration will open in December and class begins January 2025.

To enroll in the JASO language course, kindly click the register button below. Hurry to secure your spot, as there are only 12 slots available in total. Registration will conclude on September 6, 2024. To complete your registration, please make the payment for the course via PayPal. We look forward to having you join the Jaso language course! "By registering for a course, you certify you read and agree to all of the JASO Language Course terms and policies." 

「Jaso言語コース」への登録をご希望の方は、下記申し込みリンクをクリックしてください。全体で12つのスロットしかありませんので、お早めにお申し込みいただき、お席を確保してください。登録締め切りは2024年9月6日です。コースの登録料金はPayPal経由でお支払いください。Jaso言語コースへのご参加を心よりお待ちしております!


Schedule: 


Kids 

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM

9/10 ,17, 24, 10/1, 22, 29, 11/5,12, 19, 12/3

(No class on 10/8, 10/15, 11/26)


Beginning I

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

9/10,17, 24, 10/1, 8,15,22, 29, 11/5,12


Beginning II

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

9/10,17, 24, 10/1, 8,15,22, 29, 11/5,12


Beginning III

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

9/10,17, 24, 10/1, 8,15,22, 29, 11/5,12


Adv-Beg. I

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

9/10,17, 24, 10/1,8,15,22, 29, 11/5,12


Adv-Beg. II

Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

9/11,18,25,10/2,9,23,30,11/6,13,20

(No class on 10/16)


Advanced

Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30 PM

9/10,17, 24, 10/1, 22, 29, 11/5,12, 19, 12/3

(No class on 10/8, 10/15, 11/26)

Tuition:

Kids: $150  

Kids + siblings: $270

Adults: $235

Required Books for Class 

Participant need to purchase one of the following textbooks for each level course: 

Kids class

Ohisama First Step Japanese Textbooks for Multilingual Children

Beginning Level

The Japan Foundation’s Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 Coursebook (ISBN 978-4-384-05752-2 C0081) is used for all beginning level classes.

To view goals and main expressions to be covered for each level, please go here.  


Adv-Beginning Level

The Japan Foundation’s Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Elementary 1 (A2) Katsudoo Coursebook (ISBN978-4-384-05754-6 C0081) is used for Advanced Beginning level classes

 To view goals and main expressions to be covered for the adv-beginning level, please go here.  


Advanced Level

The Japan Foundation’s Marugoto Intermediate1 B1 (ISBN 978-4384057591) is used for Advanced level class

To view goals and main expressions to be covered forthe advanced level, please go here.  




Course Descriptions

Kids Class

Hono sensei

This class is for students kids in first grade or older, with no previous Japanese language experience.
No prerequisites are required.


At the end of the course, a successful student will:
-Be able to say a simple self-introduction and talk about your family
-Be able to talk about your favorite foods & drinks
-Be able to order food at a restaurant






      





Adv-Beginning 1 

Yoko sensei


This class is the continuation of Beginning 3. This class also fits for those with previous language experience equivalent to our beginning 3 level. To participate in this class, students are expected to read both hiragana and katakana. There is no Romaji reading aid in the textbook for this level. The instructor will use Japanese in the classroom to some extent.

Lessons to be covered; 1-6

 

If you can:
- say your activities using verbs in the past tense
- make a brief comment with i-adjectives/na-adjectives
- give a simple direction using a map


Beginning 1

Yuriko sensei

This class is for students with no previous Japanese language experience.
No prerequisites are required.

Lessons to be covered; 1-6


At the end of the course, a successful student will:
-Be able to say a simple self-introduction and talk about your family
-Be able to talk about your favorite foods & drinks
-Be able to order food at a restaurant





  










Adv-Beginning 2

     Yukie sensei


This is the continuous class from Adv-Beginning 1. The class fits those who previously studied Japanese at college/high school or self-studied accumulative of 50-60 hours. Some kanji will be introduced in this class. Students are expected to read both hiragana and katakana. There is no Romaji reading aid for this level.

 

Lessons to be covered: 7-10



If you (can):

- understand te-form of verbs and te-form of adjectives

- schedule an appointment/meeting

- make a simple compound sentence using a conjunction word


Beginning 2

Yuri sensei

This class is the continuation from Beg 1.
This class also fits for learners with limited language experience including self-study, study at high school/college in the past, etc.


Lessons to be covered; 7-12


If you can:
-give a simple self-introduction
-briefly talk about your family and favorite food/drinks
-talk with a friend where to go lunch
-read hiragana
This class is a good fit for you.



    




Advanced

Hono sensei

Designed as a seamless continuation for our dedicated learners, this class is also an excellent fit for those with prior language experience and a foundational understanding of kanji characters. Through immersive conversations and challenging exercises, you'll refine your language skills and deepen your understanding of Japanese linguistic nuances and cultural contexts.


If you can:

-talk speak proficently in conversational Japanese

-read Kanji

Beginning 3

Nao sensei

This class is the continuation from Beg 2.

This class also fits for learners with limited language experience including self-study, study at high school/college in the past, etc. 


Lessons to be covered; 13-18


If you can:

-talk about your daily schedule

-talk about your hobbies and what you do on your days off

-talk about the existence of inanimate things using “あります” and “ありません”
-ask someone if they would like to do something using “〜ませんか”.
-read hiragana and katakana.
This class is a good fit for you.


Location

University of Central Oklahoma Liberal arts building

100 N University DR Edmond, OK 73034

"Note" Details of the classroom will be sent to participants before the first class

Language Course Registration / Policy









Students are required to purchase a textbook available on Amazon

Refund Policy



Scheduling





There are no make-up classes or refund if students miss a class.

Questions?

Please feel free to email us, with any questions or comments and we will get back to you as soon as available.