The Japan America Society of Chicago hosts Spring Japanese Language Classes. All classes are tailored to the level of expertise and type of study required by students. Weekly lessons provide students with an opportunity to begin the study of Japanese or to sharpen previously acquired skills. Writing, reading and speaking skills will be covered in all class levels.
Beginninng Japanese I (Fridays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chicago time)
Designed for students with no previous instruction in Japanese, this course strives to develop an understanding of basic elements of Japanese grammar, expressions, and writing system (hiragana).
Beginning Japanese Level II (Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Chicago time)
A continuation of Beginning Japanese Level I, this course will build upon previously learned basic elements of Japanese grammar and expressions. Previous knowledge of hiragana is essential before taking this level. Writing system will include hiragana, katakana, and an introduction to basic Chinese characters (kanji).
Beginning Japanese Level III (Tuesdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chicago time)
A continuation of Beginning Japanese Level II, this level will build upon previously learned basic elements of Japanese grammar and expressions. Prior knowledge of hiragana and katakana are required.
Beginning Japanese Level IV (Thursdays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Chicago time)
A continuation of Beginning Japanese Level III, this level will build upon previously learned basic elements of Japanese grammar and expressions. Prior knowledge of hiragana and katakana are required.
Beginning Japanese Level V (Mondays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chicago time)
A continuation of Beginning Japanese Level IV, this level will build upon previously learned basic elements of Japanese grammar and expressions. Prior knowledge of hiragana and katakana are required.
Invermediate V (Mondays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Chicago time)
A continuation of Japanese Level IV, this class will provide a forum for basic Japanese conversation between students and instructor as well as for more advanced kanji. Topics of conversation will be determined by the instructor, along with various reading assignments.
Conversational Japanese Level IV (B) (Thursdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chicago time)
This class will provide a forum for more advanced Japanese conversation between students and instructor along with additional progressive kanji.
Conversational Japanese Level IV (D) (Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Chicago time)
This class will provide a forum for more advanced Japanese conversation between students and instructor along with additional progressive kanji. Topics of conversation will be determined by the instructor, along with various reading assignments.
Conversational Japnese Level IV (E) (Wednesdays 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chicago time)
This class will provide a forum for more advanced Japanese conversation between students and instructor along with additional progressive kanji. Topics of conversation will be determined by the instructor, along with various reading assignments.
Cost: $192 Members/Continuing Students; $216 New Students