Introducing an online Japanese language class using Zoom. Classes are separated into 8 sections according to their level which is based on the “Minna no Nihongo　Elementary Japanese I & II” that will be used for studying. There are daily life goals and letter goals that are intended to be accomplished for each level. 1 level will be completed in 3 months (about 10 classes). Please apply every 3 months.

About class levels

Level 1. Lessons 1 to 4

You will be able to say greetings, introducing yourself, state your address, and contact information. You will be able to state your plans and location. You will be able to read and write Hiragana and Katakana.

Level 2. Lessons 5 to 11

You will be able to ride trains, invite your friends to hang out, say your likes and dislikes and state the things which you are and are not capable of. You will be able to state where you want to go and ask people where what you want is located.

Level 3. Lessons 12 to 19

You will be able to talk about the impressions of your travels. You will be able to state what you want. You will be able to order at a restaurant. You will be able to listen, read, and understand what you are not supposed to do.

Level 4. Lessons 20 to 25

You will be able to discuss your hobbies and plans. You will be able to say your thoughts, opinions, and reasons. You will be able to offer help.

Level 5. Lessons 26 to 29

You will be able to say native-sounding phrases in conversations. You will be able to talk naturally with your friends.

Level 6. Lessons 30 to 36

You will be able to give and ask for advice.

Level 7. Lessons 37 to 44

You will be able to use polite language when doing something for other people or asking other people to do something for you. You will be able to relay a message.

Level 8. Lessons 45 to 50

You can tell if it is a formal conversation or a casual one with a friend and will be able to use words best suited to the occasion.

Days and time for studying

The levels held are to advance after every 3 months.

Tuesday　13:00-14:30
Thursday　19:00-20:30

Cost

[1] + [2] *People who are already members only need to pay [2] 2.

１　Funabashi International Relations Association Membership Fee

2000 yen (Once a year, valid from April to March of the following year.)
* Student membership fee: 1000 yen. For those who are attending high school, vocational school, junior college, university, graduate school
Please read the terms and conditions of the association.
Terms and conditions (PDF)

２　Entry fee for 1 class

2000 yen (3 months)

About refunds

Once paid, the membership fee and participation fee will not be refunded if canceled for personal reasons. If a class cannot be held due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a disaster, or the circumstances of the Association, the class will be rescheduled.

Textbooks

Please purchase the following before you start

Levels 1 to 4

“Minna no Nihongo Elementary Japanese I 2nd Edition”, 3A Network Corporation, ¥ 2500

Levels 5 to 8

“Minna no Nihongo Elementary Japanese II 2nd Edition”, 3A Network Corporation , ¥ 2500

For self-study

Levels 1 to 4
“Minna no Nihongo Elementary Japanese I, 2nd Edition, Translation & Grammar Notes”, 3A Corporation, ¥ 2000

Levels 5 to 8
“Minna no Nihongo Elementary Japanese II, 2nd Edition, Translation & Grammar Notes”, 3A Corporation, ¥ 2000

Bookstores where you can buy the textbooks

Maruzen Tsudanuma store　
Asahiya Shoten Funabashi　

Flow from application to attendance

Select the course you want to apply for from the course table
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Fill out and send the application form
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　 A notification for the receipt of the application form will be sent by email.
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You will be sent a payment number along with instructions by email.
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Pay at a convenience store (Lawson or Family Mart) (within 10 days from the application)
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Your payment confirmation, attendance notification, and Zoom ID will be sent by email
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Download Zoom and join.

Confirm the application form

　

Check the mark of the class you want to study
* Please be careful not to mistake the level and time as you will apply with the mark.

*Please set the settings of your computer or smartphone so that you can receive emails from firasystem@gmail.com. If you have junk e-mail settings or rejection settings, you will not receive important confirmation e-mails. If you do not receive the automatic reply or payment instruction email and you do not pay, your application will be invalid.