Classes run on weekday evenings for ten weeks, typically three times a year. Adults and youth from any time zone and continent are welcome to participate. Let our experienced teachers help you grow your skills, starting with greetings and introductions and building in complexity course by course.
Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan, interested in enjoying Japanese media, meeting Japanese-speaking friends, or simply trying something new, let our online classes be a small and welcome adventure into Japanese culture.
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 – 8:30PM PST
$305 Register Now
TUESDAY CLASS (FULL)
January 13 – March 17
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:30PM PST
$305 Waitlist
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Jan. 13 to March 17, 2026
$305/per term
Please note: this class requires the ability to read and write hiragana, including voiced sounds, contracted sounds, long vowels, and the small っ.
Textbook: Genki 1, 3rd edition, lessons 1–2
Goals:
Textbook: Genki 1, 3rd edition, lessons 3-4
Goals:
Textbook: Genki 1, 3rd edition, lessons 5–6
Goals:
Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Jan. 13 to March 17, 2026
$305/per term
Please note: this class requires the ability to read and write hiragana, including voiced sounds, contracted sounds, long vowels, and the small っ.
Textbook: Genki I 3rd edition , lessons 7–8
Goals:
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 [at] 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:
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Sunday & Monday: Closed
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