Group Japanese Class Online 

Overview

• Classes are available from Beginner to Pre-Intermediate levels, taught by native Japanese teachers.
• Small class sizes: 3-6 students maximum.
• Each class lasts one hour and 15 minutes per week, plus additional homework.
• Each term runs for 10 weeks, depending on circumstances.
• Fees: $350 for a 10-week term, plus a one-off enrollment fee of $35.
• Students must be over 17 years of age for the Saturday class.
• Students must be over 13 years of age for the Tuesday class at 4 PM.
• Students are encouraged to purchase their own “Genki 1 Workbook: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese” for use in class.
• Classes are held online via Zoom.
• Term start dates align with school terms

What Sets This Japanese Class Apart From Others?

• Small Class Size: With a maximum of 3-6 students, you have the opportunity to ask questions and engage effectively, ensuring personalized attention.
• Convenient Online Learning: Enjoy the flexibility of taking classes from the comfort of your home.
• Interactive Homework: Your assignments will be shared with and marked by a native Japanese tutor, providing valuable feedback and promoting faster learning.

Course Structure

Each class covers essential language skills including speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a focus on practical communication and building a strong foundation in grammar.
Each week’s lesson plan should be flexible to adapt to the students’ learning pace and specific requests. Including practical activities, cultural notes, and multimedia resources can enhance understanding and engagement.

• Week 1: Greetings & Introduce Yourself – July 27, 2024
• Week 2: Hiragana and Numbers – August 3, 2024
• Week 3: Simple Question Sentences & Listening – August 10, 2024
• Week 4: Describing Where Things Are – August 17, 2024
• Week 5: Verb Conjugation (Past Tense) – August 24, 2024
• Week 6: Invitation Phrases – August 31, 2024
• Week 7: Past Tense (Nouns) – September 7, 2024
• Week 8: Adjective Conjugation – September 14, 2024
• Week 9: Requesting (Te-form) – September 21, 2024
• Week 10: Review – September 28, 2024

Learning Approach

Our group lessons are suitable for beginners with little to no prior knowledge of Japanese. Ideally, you should be able to read Hiragana (Japanese characters). However, if you cannot read Hiragana at all, you can still join; you’ll just need to learn along the way. This makes it ideal for anyone eager to start their Japanese language journey in a supportive group setting.

Schedule

• Term 2 : 29 April – 5th July
• Term 3 : 22 July – 29th Sept (Application closed)
  
• Term 4 : 14 Oct – 20th Dec (Welcome/うけつけちゅう!)

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Please Note: All courses require a minimum number of participants to proceed. If a course does not meet this requirement, it may be cancelled. We will notify you via email or text if this occurs. Typically, courses are cancelled 2-3 working days before the scheduled start date, if necessary.

For further inquiries please contact us . We’re here to assist you every step of the way!

Would you like to join a weekly group lesson with Ayana Sensei? Apply now for Term 3, which starts at the end of July. Please click the link for the application. Thank you!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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 David Heard 
 
 
 
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I am visiting Japan as a solo traveller for a 5-week Bucket List holiday. Ayana has been fantastic with helping me learn useful phrases and basic language skills. Her patience is endless and is only equal by her desire for you to learn as much as possible but at your own pace. Ayana has also been most helpful with providing advice on locations where to stay and how to travel from one city to another, as well as providing invaluable information about local customs and Japanese etiquette. Ayana is a fantastic teacher and a vey nice person. I can and do highly recommend her. Thank you from a vey please and grateful student.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Alex Scott 
 
 
 
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I have been taking lessons with Ayana-sensei for a couple of years. She has an excellent teaching style and is a very kind and friendly person. She has great resources and has set me on a great learning path - but is also happy to be flexible and pivot if there is something else I want to focus on. I have passed N5 + N4 and am working towards N3, and the lessons with Ayana have been a huge part of that. She kindly even showed us around Kamakura on a trip to Japan. Would definitely recommend to anyone at any stage of their Japanese journey!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jing Wang 
 
 
 
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A great Japanese teacher—professional, dedicated, and able to provide various resources to support learning. Thank you!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Maya Genesee 
 
 
 
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I started learning from Ayana sensei in July 2023, while preparing for the JLPT N5. Through her well structured teachings I was able to pass well during that year's exam. She ensures that her classes are well tailored based on the areas of focus the student requires and ensures that all the content is fully understood before moving on. I am very grateful for all the help Ayana Sensei has done for not only helping myself but for all her students and I look forward to another great year with her!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Tony Swanson 
 
 
 
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Ayana sensei has been a most amazing tutor for me for over a year, in between my trip to Japan. As an older student she has been extremely helpful in explaining the nuances of Nihongo, and she’s proven to me that you are never too old to learn. I enjoyed my lessons with her and wish her well on her venture. Tony Swanson
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Nathan Lindsay 
 
 
 
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While it was only a short while I got to be taught by Ms. Okamoto, it was an incredible experience, and has increased my love for the Japanese language ten-fold. She is very good at understanding how to teach each student, with her very useful homework, and interesting conversations. She has inspired me to continue to study Japanese, and has made me understand the importance of spoken practice. Thank you very much, and I wish you all the best for the future!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Corinne McLean 
 
 
 
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素晴らしい� �生です。個人向けlessonを上手に教えます。気� �ねなくお進めします。
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Sanja Kondic 
 
 
 
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I’ve been a student of Ayana’s for over a year now and I can confidently say that since day one she’s been incredible. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every class I’ve had with her. Ayana really puts in the effort to make each lesson feel personal. She’s kept me motivated, made me feel comfortable and all our classes have been so much fun - I couldn’t recommend her enough!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lijia 
 
 
 
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I have been learning Japanese with Ayana� �生 since March 2023. She is nice and professional. I really enjoy the class and feel motivated every time seeing her. The lessons are well structured, also integrated student’s interests and personal goals. I have learned a lot and become more interested in Japanese culture. Thank you for helping me learn and opening my mind. Would highly recommend.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jerry Mahy 
 
 
 
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Ayana is organised and professional. She has a manner suitable for teaching Japanese for adults and children. I have no hesitation in recommending Ayana for Japanese language instruction.