Offered in short sessions, our adult (18+) weeknight online classes offer Japanese language learners an opportunity to develop fundamental language skills. Over the course of ten Zoom classes, our experienced educators will lead students through immersive conversations and real-life scenarios.
Our online classes are a fun and flexible way to learn Japanese language skills for travel, friendship and work, or just for interest and fun. These classes typically run three semesters per year:
Not sure which class to take? Our Weekday Evening Course Coordinator, Kiyoko Fujii (kfujii@vjls-jh.com) will be happy to guide you in the right direction.
New to Japanese? This class is for you! In WE100, first-timers will learn the basics:
WEDNESDAY CLASS
January 28 – April 1
Wednesday 6:30 – 8:30 PM PST
$305 Register Now
TUESDAY CLASS (FULL)
January 13 – March 17
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM PST
$305 Join the Waitlist
Learners with a grasp of Hiragana and basic greetings, as well as WE100 graduates, should look here! In WE110, you’ll pick up how to:
Prerequisites: ability to read and write Hiragana
Materials Covered: Genki 1, Lessons 1-2
January 13 – March 17
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30 PM PST
$305 Register Now
The ideal online class for those who can engage in basic conversations and are confident reading and writing hiragana and katakana. WE120 is the next step for graduates of the WE110 class, or anyone in learning to:
Materials Covered: Genki 1, Lessons 3-4
*Not offered this semester
Our last step in the Beginner pathway, WE130 is designed to ensure that learners have a firm grasp on basic conversation and grammar structures. Graduates of the WE130 are eligible to join the Adult B in-person class, or continue to level 210. Students will learn how to:
Pre-requisites: comfortable with hiragana and katakana, can communicate basic needs supported by common vocabulary and past and present tense forms.
Materials Covered: Genki 1, Lessons 5-6
*Not offered this semester
The ideal online class for those who have a strong foundation of hiragana, katakana, and the conversational language skills covered in the beginner-level classes (i.e. Genki Lessons 1-6). WE210 is the next step for graduates of the VJLS-JH WE130, Adult A, or Beginner Japanese programs. In this class, you’ll learn how to:
Materials Covered: Genki 1, Lessons 7-8
January 13 – March 17
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30PM PST
$305 Register Now
Textbook: Genki I 3rd edition , lessons 7–8
The following books are used in our online classes.
See course details above for the sections used in each course.
(2nd edition is incompatible)
You can visit the Genki website to get a glimpse of what is included.
Audio files can also be accessed on the website or through their “OTO Navi” app.
Textbook and Workbook are both required.
Please purchase them directly from the VJLS-JH office ($90 for the set) or from the retailer of your choice.
For inquiries, please contact the Kiyoko Fujii (kfujii@vjls-jh.com) or use the Class Contact Form.
OCT ・ NOV ・ DEC
JAN ・ FEB ・ MAR
APR ・ MAY ・ JUN
教科書: Genki I 3rd edition , lessons 7–8
コース終了時までに、以下を習得します:
教科書: Genki I 3rd edition , lessons 9–10
コース終了時までに、以下を習得します:
教科書: Genki I 3rd edition , lessons 11–12
コース終了時までに、以下を習得します:
WE310で使う教科書とワークブック: Genki I 3rd edition, lessons 13–14
WE310を取るには次のことが条件になります。
• Genki I L1-L12または同等のレベルの日本語を習得していること
• 動詞、形容詞、名詞の活用（現在形・過去形）ができる
• 動詞のて形が作れる
• 漢字の音読み・訓読みの概念を知っている
WE310のゴール
• 仕事の面接の予約ができるようになる
• 自分の過去の仕事や仕事に関係する自分のスキルについて話せるようになる
• 友達にプレゼントをあげるための相談や提案ができる
• プレゼントをもらったときのお礼の表現や自分の気持ちを伝える表現を言えるようになる
• ３２個の新しい漢字を覚える（書く、読む）
Textbook and Workbook: Genki 3rd edition, lesson 15-16
Prerequisite:
Goals: