Languages
Japanese 2 upper: module 2
A pre-intermediate Japanese course covering directions, travel arrangements, requests and permission through spoken interaction and collaborative activities.
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Upcoming classes
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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13 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 14:30 - 16:00 | Short course10 weeks | JunkoFuse | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £259.00 | Book now |
13 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 19:35 - 21:05 | Short course10 weeks | ChikakoNakagawa | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £259.00 |
Wed 13 Jan, 19:35 - 21:05
10 weeks10 weeksWed 19:35£259ChikakoNakagawaKeeley Street
What Pre-intermediate (A2+) Japanese means
At A2+ Japanese, learners can connect simple sentences, give reasons and manage a wider range of familiar situations.
Explain a preference
電車のほうが快適で、本も読めるので好きです。
I prefer travelling by train because it is more comfortable and I can read.
Handle a small problem
部屋がとても寒いです。暖房を確認していただけますか。
The room is very cold. Could you check the heating?
Describe an experience
去年京都を訪れ、建築がとても印象に残りました。
Last year I visited Kyoto and was very impressed by the architecture.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops communication for everyday situations involving giving directions, arranging travel, visiting people and making requests. Learners work with Japanese grammar including tekudasai for directions, transportation verbs, temoiidesuka for asking permission, time expressions, and Kanji and compounds in context. Teaching centres on spoken communication, with pair and group work, role plays, games, presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Previously studied grammar is reinforced alongside new language.
What you'll learn
- Give and understand directions, including directions provided to a taxi driver
- Ask for permission and respond by granting or refusing it with a reason
- Exchange information about travel times, transport and length of stay
- Use Japanese expressions for directions, permission, transportation and time in everyday conversations
- Interpret Kanji and compounds in context
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners beyond the beginner stage, particularly those who have completed more than a year of beginner Japanese or the preceding Japanese 2 lower module. Participants should be able to hold simple everyday conversations, use Hiragana and have basic Katakana knowledge. Reading course documents in English and using numbers for daily activities are also expected.
- Requires prior study of Japanese
- Includes pair work, group work and role plays
- Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning
Before you go
- The course uses the tutor's own materials; a book may be recommended.
- Homework is highly recommended.
