TUFS Open Academy Online Japanese Language Course (2021 Summer Course)

TUFS Open Academy Online Japanese Language Course

Course Type: Real-time online class
Course Period: July, 2021 – October, 2021 (15 classes, 90 min. each)
Course Day & Hour: Friday, 8pm-9:30pm JST
Media: Zoom, Google Classroom
Course Fees: JPY34,000 (study materials fee included)
Application Period: May 20, 2021 – May 31, 2021
Course Guide & Regulations:

What is “TUFS Open Academy Online Japanese Language Course”?

“I want to study Japanese, but there is no opportunity to do so.” ”I want to speak Japanese more fluently when speaking with Japanese people.” Have you ever thought like this before? These concerns are not uncommon among people who are not in an environment where they can try speaking Japanese or who want to master the Japanese language. The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Open Academy is now offering Online Japanese Language Courses that can be taken at home from anywhere in the world.

About the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies has a history of over 120 years. Based on its long history, TUFS continues to play an important role as one of the hubs of international academic research and exchange in Japan. In addition, it is one of the largest Japanese language institutions in Japan, having accepted many international exchange students from all over the world and provided them with a high standard of Japanese language education.

Courses Offered (8 different levels, 1 course for each level)

Level	Course Content	Eligible Participants
Elementary 1	Japanese Elementary 1 is an introductory course for those who are studying Japanese for the first time. The goal of the course is to acquire basic Japanese skills, mainly through conversation practice. Course Focus: Speaking & Listening	People who are learning Japanese for the first time. →Level Check is not required.
Elementary 2	Japanese Elementary 2 is a beginner’s course for those who have studied Japanese before. The goal is to improve Japanese language skills learned in the first half of the elementary level, mainly through conversation practice. Course Focus: Speaking & Listening	Those who have studied introductory Japanese. →Level check for Elementary 2
Pre-Intermediate 1	Japanese Pre-Intermediate 1 is for students who have completed the elementary level course. The goal is to improve Japanese language skills beyond the elementary level, mainly through conversation practice. Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have completed the elementary level of study →Level check for Pre-Intermediate 1
Pre-Intermediate 2	Japanese Pre-Intermediate 2 is for students who have been studying at the pre-intermediate level for a short period of time. The goal of this course is to acquire pre-intermediate Japanese skills mainly through conversation practice. Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have studied at a pre-intermediate level for a short period of time. →Level check for Pre-Intermediate 2
Intermediate 1	Japanese Intermediate 1 is for students who have completed the pre-intermediate level of study. In addition to the study of words, grammar, and conversational expressions, students will acquire an intermediate level of Japanese language skills through the study of social and cultural themes. Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have completed the pre-intermediate level of study. →Level check for Intermediate 1
Intermediate 2	Japanese Intermediate 2 is for students who have been studying at the intermediate level for a short period of time. Through the study of social and cultural themes as well as the study of words, grammar, and conversational expressions, students will acquire the ability to use Japanese at a higher intermediate level. Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have studied at an intermediate level for a short period of time. →Level check for Intermediate 2
Advanced 1	Japanese Advanced 1 is for students who have completed the intermediate level of study. In addition to acquiring general knowledge of the Japanese language, culture and society, the course aims to help students acquire a pre-advanced level of Japanese language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have completed the intermediate level of study. →Level check for Advanced 1
Advanced 2	Japanese Advanced 2 is for students who have studied at an advanced level for a short period of time. In addition to acquiring general knowledge of the Japanese language, culture and society, the course aims to help students acquire an advanced level of Japanese language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading	Those who have studied at an advanced level for a short period of time. →Level check for Advanced 2

Level

Course Content

Eligible Participants

Details

Elementary 1

Japanese Elementary 1 is an introductory course for those who are studying Japanese for the first time. The goal of the course is to acquire basic Japanese skills, mainly through conversation practice.

Course Focus: Speaking & Listening

People who are learning Japanese for the first time.

→Level Check is not required.

Elementary 2

Japanese Elementary 2 is a beginner’s course for those who have studied Japanese before. The goal is to improve Japanese language skills learned in the first half of the elementary level, mainly through conversation practice.

Course Focus: Speaking & Listening

Those who have studied introductory Japanese.

→Level check for Elementary 2

Pre-Intermediate 1

Japanese Pre-Intermediate 1 is for students who have completed the elementary level course. The goal is to improve Japanese language skills beyond the elementary level, mainly through conversation practice.