The Japan Society is proud to offer Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) preparatory courses. Designed for non-native speakers of Japanese, JLPT is an internationally accredited language examination that measures communicative competences in accomplishment of tasks. It is offered once a year on the first Sunday of December.
In Palo Alto, we will be offering a comprehensive preparatory course for N3 and N4; the examinee should choose the level that best matches his or her ability and training.
Date & Time:
Wednesdays, 9/15 – 12/1/10
6:00 – 8:00 PM (From 10/6, 6:00 - 8:15pm)
No class on 11/24 (Thanksgiving week)
Location:
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
600 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (map)
Teacher: Ms. Seiko Yoneyama Sanchez
Textbook:
1) Complete Master Series-The Japanese Language Proficiency Test: Grammar Exercises-Level3 by 3Anetwork
2) Pattern Betsu Nihongo Noryoku Shiken Level 3 by ALC
Other materials provided by teacher
N3:
言語知識（文字・語彙）: 30 minutes
言語知識（文法）・読解: 70 minutes
聴解: 40 minutes
N4:
言語知識（文字・語彙）: 30 minutes
言語知識（文法）・読解: 60 minutes
聴解: 35 minutes
For information on JLPT, please refer to http://www.jlpt.jp/e/info/index.html.
If you are not already a member please read about our individual membership!
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.
The registration deadline has passed.
$ 195.00 - $ 300.00 View details
Date & Time:
Wednesday, 1/12 - 3/30/11
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location:
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
600 Hansen Way
Palo Alto
(map)
Teacher: Ms. Kumiko Yamada
Textbook: Japanese for Busy People,Vol.1, Revised 3rd Edition (kana version), lessons 1-7. Teaching materials and lessons covered may vary slightly from class to class.. Kana version might be challenging at first for those who are taking Beginning I class. However, it might be a better textbook for Beginning II & III classes.
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By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.
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Date & Time:
Thursdays, 9/15 – 12/8/11, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
No class on 11/24
Location:
Japan Society of Northern California (Conference room)
500 Washington Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94111 (map)
Teacher: Ms.Tokuko Takeshita
Textbook: 会話＆日本語中級J501(中級から上級へ). This class may use additional materials provided by the instructor. Teaching materials and lessons covered may vary slightly from class to class.
The pre-advanced classes are designed for those who have finished intermediate level or equivalent. Knowledge of at least 500 kanji is useful. Knowledge of at least 500 kanji is useful. Pre-advanced II class in San Francisco introduces open discussion based on materials in addition to the textbook.
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$ 195.00 - $ 300.00 View details
Date & Time:
Wednesdays, 9/14 – 12/7/2011
6:00 - 8:00 PM (9/14 - 9/28)
6:00 - 8:15 PM (10/5 - 12/7)
No class on 11/2 & 11/23
This course has 11 meetings instead of 12.
Location:
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
600 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (map)
Teacher: Ms. Kumiko Yamada
Textbook: Japanese for Busy People,Vol.1, Revised 3rd Edition (kana version), lessons 14~. Please note that teaching materials and lessons covered may vary slightly from class to class.
Beginning III is for students with previous Japanese language experience. You should have some knowledge of beginning spoken Japanese language.
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By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.
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$ 195.00 - $ 300.00 View details
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The Japan Society is proud to offer Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) preparatory courses. Designed for non-native speakers of Japanese, JLPT is an internationally accredited language examination that measures communicative competences in accomplishment of tasks. It is offered once a year on the first Sunday of December.
In San Jose, we will be offering a comprehensive preparatory course for N4 and N5; the examinee should choose the level that best matches his or her ability and training.
Date & Time:
Mondays, 1/10 – 3/28/11
6:30 – 8:30 PM
No class on 2/21 (Washington's Birthday)
This course has 11 meetings instead of 12. The class period may be adjusted.
Location:
Sony Electronics, Inc.
Auditoiurm, 1st floor
1730 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95112 (map)
Teacher: Ms.Chika Takeuchi
Textbook:
Complete Master Series-The Japanese Language Proficiency Test: Grammar Exercises-Level3 by 3Anetwork
Other materials provided by teacher
N4:
言語知識（文字・語彙）: 30 minutes
言語知識（文法）・読解: 60 minutes
聴解: 35 minutes
N:5
言語知識（文字・語彙）: 25 minutes
言語知識（文法）・読解: 50 minutes
聴解: 30 minutes
For information on JLPT, please refer to http://www.jlpt.jp/e/.
If you are not already a member please read about our individual membership!
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.
$ 195.00 - $ 300.00 View details
The Japan Society is happy to offer a new course for learning Japanese and Japanese culture through Japanese pop culture. This class is targeted on students who have passed JLPT N4 or equivalent. The popular Anime and Manga 「Gake no ue no Ponyo」(「崖の上のポニョ」), 「Bleach」(「ブリーチ」)and 「Kimi ni Todoke」(「君に届け」) are the selected teaching materials for this course. The vocabulary and grammatical structures expressed in the materials will be presented and practiced. Listening comprehension will be reinforced using the audio/visual materials. The demeanor/behavior of the characters, the content of their conversation and its context in Anime and Manga will be discussed in the class to help you understand unique aspects of Japanese culture.
Date & Time:
Mondays, 9/12 - 12/5/2011 6:00 - 8:00 PM
No class on 11/21
Location:
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
600 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (map)
Teacher: Ms.Miwako Datum
Textbook: Materials will be provided by teacher. Teaching materials and lessons covered may vary slightly from class to class.
Japanese through Anime/Manga/J-Pop is designed for those who have passed JLPT N4 level or equivalent.
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By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.
$ 195.00 - $ 300.00 View details
This course is designed for those who would like to develop their conversational skills and prepare for JLPT N3/ N4 as well. Approximately 30 to 40 minutes of the class time will be allocated to drill exercises for the JLPT criteria and the remaining time will be spent on conversational skills and listening comprehension to increase your fluency. The language skills required for N4 level will be focused in the summer term and the N3 skills are scheduled to be studied in the fall term.
Date & Time:
Tuesdays, 9/13 – 12/6/2011, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
No class on 11/22
Location:
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP
600 Hansen Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304 (map)
Teacher: Ms. Seiko Yoneyama Sanchez
Textbook
An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese GENKI-II by The Japan Times
GENKI-II Workbook
Other materials provided by teacher. Teaching materials and lessons covered may vary slightly from class to class.
N3:
Language Knowledge (Vocabulary): 30 minutes
Language Knowledge (Grammar)・Reading: 70 minutes
Listening: 40 minutes
N4:
For information on JLPT, please refer to .http://www.jlpt.jp/e/.
If you are not already a member please read about our individual membership!
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.
$ 195.00 - $ 300.00 View details
This course is designed for those who have finished Intermediate Level 3 or equivalent. In this class, listening comprehension and conversation practice will be the focus, reviewing grammatical items and structures for the beginning level. Through drill exercises, games and task practices, the goal of this class is to develop your conversation skills and fully prepare you for the pre-advanced level. With minimum kanji and vocabulary practice, this class will be lively and fun.
Date & Time:
Thursdays, 9/15 - 12/8/2011, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
No class on 11/24
Location:
Sony Electronics, Inc.
Auditorium, 1st floor
1730 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95112 (map)
Teacher: Ms. Miwako Datum
Textbook: Materials will be provided by teacher. Teaching materials and lessons covered may vary slightly from class to class.
The conversation boot camp is designed for those who have finished Intermediate Level 3 or equivalent.
If you are not already a member please read about our individual membership!
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.
$ 195.00 - $ 300.00 View details