Japanese Class
It is not mandatory but highly recommended to participate. You will have 3 hours (1.5 hours x 2) online classes prior to your departure. It will be a great opportunity to learn basic Japanese for beginners and brush up on Japanese language skills for advanced learners. You will also have 3 hours face-to-face classes during the orientation in June, and 3 hours online classes between June and July. You will get detailed information on classes, registration, and more during the kick-off meeting in April.
Terms of Registration: April 26 - May 7.
Registration: https://forms.gle/XhrSuWhH5YBZziN3A
FAQs
Q. What should I do if I cannot attend the class for some reasons?
A. Please contact us via email. We will arrange for you to join a class of the same level on another date.
However, please understand we cannot guarantee this arrangement if there is no class availability and/or no class matched your schedule.
Q. Is it possible to change levels if I find the lesson is too easy/difficult?
A. We will arrange for you to join a class of the suitable level.
However, please understand we cannot guarantee this arrangement if there is no class availability and/or no class matched your schedule.
Q. What should I do if I have connection issues with ZOOM？
A. Please log out once and join the meeting again.
If you still have an connection issue, contact us via email. We will arrange for you to join a class of the same level on another date.
However, please understand we cannot guarantee this arrangement if there is no class availability and/or no class matched your schedule.
Q. Should we purchase a textbook?
A. No need to purchase. Once we have received your answers to the questionnaire, you will be notified about lesson materials by email as soon as we have confirmed the class you will be attending.
Smartphone Apps
Here are useful Apps and Websites for Your Independent Study.
Imiwa?
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License Type : Free
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Compatibility: iOS
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A comprehensive Kanji app that lets you look up characters by entering words in English or Hiragana or by parts, depending on your proficiency.
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Download : iOS
Google Translate
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License Type : Free
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Compatibility: iOS ,Android
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Download : iOS / Android
YUBISASHI
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License Type : Free
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Compatibility: iOS ,Android
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Basic vocabularies are listed by the different situations that are directly linked to travel in Japan. By tapping on the words you want to know, you can listen to the native speaker’s pronunciations as many times as you like.
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Download : iOS / Android
Japan Travel Guide DiG JAPAN!
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License Type : Free
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Compatibility: iOS ,Android
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DiGJAPAN! is the travel guide providing accurate information on everything from famous places to delicious foods for overseas tourists.
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Download : iOS / Android
Websites
