Language course Japanese for beginners (halfway to A2)

Follow this Japanese halfway to A2 course if you can already understand simple words, sentences, and short texts in Japanese. You can also enrol in this course if you have completed our Japanese A1 course.

Apply now Keep me informed

General

After completing this Japanese language course, you will be able to:

have simple, short conversations on personal topics;
broadly follow everyday conversations on familiar topics;
broadly understand short, simple texts (brochures, advertisements);
write short, simple messages or e-mails.

The course focuses primarily on verbal communication, as well as reading, listening and writing skills. You will also learn more about Italian culture. To receive a Radboud in’to Languages certificate, you need to attend 80% of the classes.

This course will help you on your way to language level A2.

Why take a group course at In’to?

Small groups (max. 18 participants)
Lots of interaction and personal feedback
Fast-paced with quick results
Comprehensive digital learning environment
Our teachers are rated 8.8!

Would you prefer individual classes, or a shorter, more intensive course? Check out our tailor-made courses.

Starting date

03 October 2024, 7:45 pm

This course ends on 28 November 2024. Each session takes 1.5 hours.

Costs

€319

Discount

50% (RU students), 10% (RU & Radboudumc staff and alumni; WUR students and staff)

VAT-free

Yes

Educational method

Combination of on-site and online

Main Language

Dutch

Number of sessions

Maximum number of participants

Show more information

Factsheet

Type of education

Course

Level

Beginner

Result

Certificate

Organisation

Radboud in'to Languages

Contact information

Do you have a question? Or would you like to discuss which course best suits your needs and starting level? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you out.

024 - 361 21 59
info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl)

Programme

This course takes place from 3 October until 28 November 2024. There is no class in the week of 21 October because of the Autumn Break.

Course day and time: Thursday from 7.45 - 9.15 pm
Number of participants: min. 6 - max. 16

You can choose whether to join online or on location at the Nijmegen campus. After registration you indicate your preference.

Approach and content

Japanese is spoken as much as possible during classes, with Dutch as the supporting language. This means you cannot take this course if you do not speak Dutch.

You should count on about three to four hours of individual study per week.

The script: Hiragana and Katakana

Through self-study and a free practice module, you can become familiar with the script (Hiragana and Katakana). In class, you will get help from the teacher, who will also devote attention to recognising important characters, such as inscriptions in stations, directions, etc.

What do the classes cover?

Skills

You start with the third alphabet, reading and writing kanji
You will learn how to speak informally
You will learn to say you should or should not do something
You will learn to describe cause and effects
You will learn to speak your mind
You will learn to compare things
You learn how to say you are good or bad at something

Grammar

We cover a range of topics in the Japanese halfway to A2 course, including grammar:

The nai form and constructions you use it in
Turning adjectives into adverbs
To and tara
The verbs naru, omou and iu
The verb constructions -te ageru, -te morau, -te kureru

Course material

Timothy G. Stout, Japanese Kanji for Beginners, Tuttle 2016
ISBN: 9784805310496

The course material can be purchased at Roelants bookstore. Course material is not included in the course fee.