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Japanese - Beginners

Course code: P10593

Subject area: Languages

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

17:00 - 19:00

Days of week:

Thursday

Course date:

2nd Oct 2025 - 11th Dec 2025

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

The Japanese for Beginners course is designed to introduce learners to the fundamental aspects of the Japanese language in three progressive stages: Beginner A, B and C.
Beginners A, Beginners B, and Beginners C each are 10 weeks, totalling 30 weeks. The course provides a gradual, step-by-step approach, helping learners build essential communication skills at their own pace.

During the Beginners A, participants will learn:- Self-Introduction: Learn basic phrases to introduce yourself (name, age, nationality).- Likes/Dislikes: Express personal preferences using simple sentence structures.- Ordering Food: Learn to read a menu and order dishes in a restaurant.- Hiragana & Katakana: Master both Kana scripts to read and write basic Japanese.- Greetings and Politeness: Understand common greetings and expressions of politeness in Japanese.

"Facilities at Abingdon Campus:- Vending machines and Costa Coffee shop (open until 7pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday term time only).- Watercoolers available, making it easy to refill your water bottle.- Free parking. Please note due to half term there will be no session on 30/10/2025."

What next?
Japanese - Beginners B
Entry criteria
No previous knowledge or experience necessary. All welcome.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£217.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£121.00

Learning & method assessment
This is a non accredited course and you will be assessed through a variety of methods which will include short quizzes, peer and group observation, small group work and large group work.