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Japanese - Intermediate

Course code: P10480

Subject area: Languages

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

17:30 - 19:30

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

13th Jan 2026 - 24th Mar 2026

Course location:

Cheney School

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

The Japanese Intermediate course is designed for learners who have successfully completed the Japanese Improvers course and can read and write using all three scripts (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji), with knowledge of at least 80 Kanji words. This 30-week course is divided into three stages—A, B, and C—focusing on expanding language proficiency for real-world situations and functional communication.

Intermediate B will focus on enhancing communication skills in specific contexts such as travel planning. You will practice realistic scenarios, including inquiring about lost property, making requests at hotels, and discussing travel arrangements, all while expanding your vocabulary and grammar.

This course will help learners gain greater fluency, allowing them to navigate various social and practical situations in Japanese with ease."

Intermediate B:

Travel Planning: Discuss and plan trips, including itineraries and travel arrangements.Hotel Interactions: Make specific requests at hotels, such as asking for directions or services.Lost Property: Practice conversations around lost items, inquiries, and retrieval.Making Requests: Use polite language to make various types of requests during travel.Grammar Development: Learn more advanced grammar, including conditionals and future tense.

Free parking onsite, bus stop outside. Bring own refreshments if needed. No class during half term.

What next?
Japanese Working towards Fluency
Entry criteria
Passing Japanese Improvers level (approximately 120 formal learning)
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.
To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.