Approaching Native Proficiency

What to Expect:

• Advanced Conversation Skills: Enhance your conversational prowess, including the ability to exchange opinions effectively.
• News and Business Proficiency: Acquire the skills necessary for comprehending news articles and basic business emails.
• Reading Mastery: Develop the ability to understand newspaper and magazine articles as well as plain critiques.
• Listening Skills: Sharpen your listening comprehension by understanding coherent conversations and news at a pace approaching natural conversation.
• Express Opinions: Engage in meaningful conversations.
• Grasp Conversational Dynamics: Understand the flow of conversations, content, and the intricacies of relationships between people.
• Studying Japanese Culture and Society as part of the subject: Discover more about the fascinating aspects of Japanese culture and society.
• Business and Keigo Proficiency: Develop proficiency in business communication and Keigo (honorific speech).

Covered Subject Area:

• N2 Vocabulary: Learn essential words for daily life including property, childcare, and work-related terms. Explore adverbs, abstract expressions, and words with multiple meanings to expand your language skills.
• N2 Kanji: Master essential N2 Kanji for self-sufficiency, including those frequently encountered on signboards, warning signs, and in professional settings etc.
• N2 Grammar: Master advanced N2-level grammar, indispensable for comprehending language in diverse contexts such as news reports, dramatic scripts, political speeches, and business presentations etc.
• N2 Reading Comprehension: Achieve proficiency in reading and comprehending newspaper articles, magazine pieces, critiques, and other texts with clear and accessible purposes.
• N2 Listening Comprehension: You'll gain the ability to comprehend the majority of extended conversations among family, friends, and neighbors, as well as follow news broadcasts and discussions conducted at a mostly natural pace.
• N2 Japanese Culture: Discover the beauty of Japan's natural landscapes, the significance of its seasons, and the profound connection between these elements and Japanese religious beliefs.
• N2 Japanese Society: Learn about Japanese social norms and conversation topics by exploring real-life issues in Japan, including those arising from cultural differences and diverse perspectives.
• N2 Business and Keigo: Gain proficiency in utilizing honorific expressions both within and outside the company, and comprehend conversations and sentences employing these formal language forms.

Learning Outcomes:

• Linguistic Mastery: Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in using N2 level vocabulary, grammar, and Kanji characters in both written and spoken Japanese.
• Comprehensive Communication: Successfully understand and interpret complex spoken and written Japanese content, including subtle nuances and cultural context.
• Cultural Proficiency: Exhibit a deep understanding of Japanese culture, customs, and societal norms, enabling effective interaction and adaptation within Japanese society.
• Professional Competence: Effectively apply Japanese language skills in various business contexts, including meetings, negotiations, and professional correspondence.
• Expressive Confidence: Express personal thoughts, opinions, and ideas fluently in Japanese, fostering meaningful and engaging conversations.
• Life-Long Learning: Develop a foundation for continuous language improvement, allowing for ongoing growth in Japanese language skills beyond the N2 level