Japanese False Beginners

3 x 10 week terms with 10 classes per term. Lessons take place once a week and last 1.5 hours each. This gives a total of 45 hours tuition.

Who is the course for?
The course is aimed at a wide range of students with a general interest in Japanese with the following:
• one or two terms of Level 1 of the MLC Evening Programme or equivalent
• a pass at GCSE/O level obtained more than four years ago
• a recent GCSE/O level grade C or below

What are the objectives of the course?
To improve and consolidate knowledge of grammar and vocabulary acquired previously and to achieve the equivalent of A1 level of the CEFR/ the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education 2010, entry level of the NQF, Breakthrough level of the Asset Languages qualification.
By the end of the course you will:
• be able to communicate effectively in everyday life situations, including using greetings, talking about daily activities, finding your way, telling the time and date, making purchases, ordering a meal, booking a hotel, etc
• be able to understand simple oral passages and written texts and infer specific information from simple texts
• have developed basic writing skills
• have developed an insight into Japanese-speaking life, culture and society

10 weeks - 1 term – 15 hours

£248 full fee; £176 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £130 for King’s students

20 weeks – 2 terms – 30 hours

£418 full fee; £317 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £237 for King’s students

30 weeks – 3 terms – 45 hours

£499 full fee; £379 for University of London student, alumni & staff; £289 for King’s students