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SCHOOL OF JAPANESE LANGUAGE
WINTER 2024/25
Winter I Session: November 19, 2024 ~ January 18, 2025 (11/28, 11/30, 12/24 ~ 1/1/25 off)
Winter II Session: January 27, 2025 ~ March 17, 2025 (2/17 off)
We encourage you to observe a class for free. Please call ahead to make
an appointment (212) 645-2800. For those who have experience in Japanese,
class placement is based on an evaluation interview and/or test, which can be arranged at your convenience. Discounts are offered
to those who register for two consecutive courses. Please
e-mail us at tci@tenri.org
Payment online is now available. Please scroll down to the registration section for more details.
BEGINNERS JAPANESE 101
This 7-week course is designed for students who have little
or no background in Japanese. The course will provide a solid foundation
for the study of Japanese language focusing on daily greetings and basic
conversation. The hiragana syllabary will be introduced as the
foundation of Japanese pronunciation and grammar.
Text: **Japanese For Busy People I: Rev. 4th Ed.
Course |
Day/Time |
Session (7 wks.) |
Tuition |
Beg. 101** (In-person) (Full!) |
Wed 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/20/24 ~ 1/22/25 (1/8 off) |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Beg. 101** (In-person) |
Wed 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
1/29/25 ~ 3/12/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Beg. 101** (In-person) (New!) |
Tue and Thu 6:00 ~ 7:00 pm |
1/28/25 ~ 3/13/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
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Free Sample Lesson for Beginners
January 8 (Wednesday) from 6:00 to 6:45 pm (In-person)
Email us at tci@tenri.org to reserve your seat!
BASIC JAPANESE 102 ~ 105
This course is designed for students who have completed
the Beginners 101 course or those who have some knowledge of Japanese.
Through the use of daily life situations supported by a study of sentence
structure, the student will become competent in basic Japanese language
skills. A total of 1,000 words will be studied
in Beginners and Basic Japanese levels and the hiragana and katakana
syllabaries will be mastered. Prerequisites: Beginners Japanese or the
equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Text: * Japanese For Busy People I: Rev. 3rd Ed., **Japanese For Busy People I: Rev. 4th Ed.
Course |
Day/Time |
Session (7 wks.) |
Tuition |
Basic 102** (In-person) |
Tue 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/19/24 ~ 1/14/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Basic 102** (Online) |
Tue 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/26/24 ~ 1/21/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Basic 103** (In-person) |
Tue and Thu 7:10 ~ 8:10 pm |
11/19/24 ~ 1/16/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Basic 104** (In-person) |
Mon 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/25/24 ~ 1/13/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Basic 105** (In-person) |
Tue and Thu 6:00 ~ 7:00 pm |
11/19/24 ~ 1/23/25 (1/2, 7, 9 off) |
$185 (13 hrs.) |
Basic 105* (In-person) |
Thu 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/21/24 ~ 1/16/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
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INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE 200 & 300
Intermediate 200, a continuation
of Basic 105, this course focuses on general communication skills, and the ability to carry conversations on typical everyday situations by formulating complex sentences and utilizing frequently used vocabulary and sentence patterns. A total of 1,000 words and
100 kanji will be studied and students will be taught to understand
polite language and idiomatic expressions. Prerequisite: Basic Japanese
105 or equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Text: Minna no Nihongo I
Intermediate 300, a continuation
of Intermediate 200, focuses on acquiring more natural and effective ability in communication. In order to become capable of handling various occasions and topics, the ability to select appropriate words, phrases, and different expressions will be studied. Students will be taught to understand polite language and idiomatic expresssions. 1,100 new words and 150 new kanji will be introduced. Prerequisite: Intermediate Japanese
200 or equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Text: Minna no Nihongo II
Course |
Day/Time |
Session (7 wks.) |
Tuition |
Int. 201 (In-person) |
Mon 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/25/24 ~ 1/13/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 202 (In-person) |
Thu 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/21/24 ~ 1/16/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 203 (In-person) |
Mon 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/25/24 ~ 1/13/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 203 (In-person) |
Tue 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/19/24 ~ 1/14/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 204 (Online) |
Sat 10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm |
11/23/24 ~ 1/18/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 205 (In-person) |
Thu 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/21/24 ~ 1/23/25 (12/5 off) |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 206 (In-person) |
Tue and Thu 6:00 ~ 7:00 pm |
11/19/24 ~ 1/16/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 207 (In-person) |
Tue 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/19/24 ~ 1/14/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 301 (In-person) |
Mon and Wed 6:00 ~ 7:00 pm |
11/20/24 ~ 1/15/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 302 (In-person) |
Wed 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/20/24 ~ 1/15/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 306 (Online) |
Mon and Wed 7:10 ~ 8:10 pm |
11/20/24 ~ 1/15/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Int. 309 (Online) |
Sat 10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm |
11/23/24 ~ 1/18/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
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ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE 400
A continuation of Intermediate 300, this course will narrow
the gap between the intermediate level and the various study objectives
of the student. Utilizing expressions studied in the Intermediate courses,
this course focuses on conversing in varied situations and responding
appropriately to conversation with others. Students will also be able
to understand conversations with abstract terms. Texts, materials, and
order of study will be determined by the objectives of the students.
Prerequisite: Intermediate Japanese or equivalent (based on evaluation
interview).
Texts:**Minna no Nihongo Chukyu I, ***Jokyu e no Tobira
Course |
Day/Time |
Session (7 wks.) |
Tuition |
Adv. Int. 401** (In-person) |
Wed 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/20/24 ~ 1/15/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Adv. Int. 407** (Online) |
Mon and Wed 6:00 ~ 7:00 pm |
11/20/24 ~ 1/15/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Adv. Int. 412** (Hybrid) |
Mon and Wed 7:10 ~ 8:10 pm |
11/20/24 ~ 1/15/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Adv. Int. 428*** (Online) |
Mon 6:15 ~ 8:15 pm |
11/25/24 ~ 1/13/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
ADVANCED JAPANESE 500
A continuation of Advanced Intermediate 400, this course
focuses on meeting the specialized language needs of the student. For
example, those in need of conversational study can participate in active
conversation, or those in need of Japanese for the workplace can study
the language skills necessary in business. Prerequisite: Advanced Intermediate
Japanese or equivalent (based on evaluation interview).
Texts: * 中級を学ぼう 中級前期, **コーヒーが冷めないうちに(川口俊和・かわぐちとしかず)(サンマーク出版)
Course |
Day/Time |
Session |
Tuition |
Adv. 505* (In-person) |
Tue and Thu 7:10 ~ 8:10 pm |
11/19/24 ~ 1/16/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
Adv. 567** (Online) |
Mon 5:30 ~ 7:30 pm |
11/25/24 ~ 1/13/25 |
$200 (14 hrs.) |
JAPANESE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN (click for more
info)
2024/25 CALENDAR
WINTER I SESSION |
November 19, 2024 ~ January 18, 2025 (11/28, 11/30, 12/24 ~ 1/1/25 off) |
WINTER II SESSION |
January 27, 2025 ~ March 17, 2025 (2/17 off) |
SPRING SESSION |
March 24, 2025 ~ May 10, 2025 |
Materials
The cost of materials is not included in tuition or registration fees.
Materials are available through the School and may be purchased before
or on the first day of classes.
BEGINNERS 101 AND BASIC 102 - 105
Japanese For Busy People I: Rev. 3rd Ed., Romanized - $27.00
Japanese For Busy People I: Rev. 4th Ed., Romanized - $29.95
INTERMEDIATE 200
Minna no Nihongo I - $36.00
Minna no Nihongo I: Trans. & Gram. Notes - $30.00
INTERMEDIATE 300
Minna no Nihongo II - $36.00
Minna no Nihongo II: Trans. & Gram. Notes - $30.00
ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE 400
Minna no Nihongo Chukyu - $37.00
Minna no Nihongo Chukyu: Trans. & Gram. Notes - $29.00
Jokyu e no Tobira
ADVANCED 500
中級を学ぼう 中級前期
コーヒーが冷めないうちに(川口俊和・かわぐちとしかず)(サンマーク出版)
School Facilities and Programs
The Student Library Lounge is open to students during office hours for class preparation, casual conversation,
or just to relax before and after class. Students may borrow from a variety of Japan-related books and audio/visual materials.
Japanese Cultural Events are held in conjunction with classes as a way to understand Japanese language through the study of culture.
Registration
You may register by phone or online. Payment by Mastercard, Visa, or American
Express is accepted. Call (212) 645-2800.
There is a one-time fee of $30 for first time registrants
only. This fee covers student processing.
Payment online is now available. When making online payments, please be sure to include your full name, so we can properly credit your account.
For new students, please contact us at (212) 645-2800 or tci@tenri.org to register. Once registration is complete, payment can be made by clicking this button:
For continuing students, the tuition for one session is $200 ($10 discount for early registration). For two consecutive sessions, the tuition is $370 ($30 discount). Payment can be made by clicking one of the following buttons for one or two sessions:
For all other payments and inquiries about credits, please contact us to determine the payment amount and pay by clicking this button:
Withdrawals: Tuition fees will be refunded if the student
withdraws before the first day of class. All refunds are subject to a
5% cancellation fee. The registration fee of $30 is not refundable. A
partial credit may be granted to a student who is forced to withdraw for
reasons beyond his or her control. Partial credit will be granted for
the portion of the session remaining after written notice of withdrawal
is received. This credit may be applied toward registration for a subsequent
course.
For further information, please e-mail us
or call (212) 645-2800
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