General conversation
Naganuma Japanese Online Course
This class is designed for speaking. Students will talk about Japanese life, Japanese culture, etc., exchange opinions, and make presentations. Pre-assignments will review vocabulary, grammar, etc., and prepare you for speaking, so you can concentrate on speaking in class.
There are levels from beginner to advanced, so you can learn in a class that suits you.
5 Features
▶ Talk and Learn
The Naganuma Method, which has evolved over a long history, allows students to acquire the ability to speak.
▶ Reliable Teachers
You can learn from experienced instructors who teach at Naganuma School Courses.
*This Naganuma Japanese Online Course differs from the Japanese for Interactive Communication Course and the Business Japanese Course.
▶ "Prior Learning" for grasping learning points
"Prior Learning" allows students to review the learning objectives for the next class and prepare for their speaking engagements in the class.
▶ "Online Live Classes" for improving speaking skills
In "Online Live Class" you can focus on improving your conversational skills.
▶ With colleagues from around the world
You can learn together with people from other countries while interacting with them.
Class Information
Talk about your daily life and interests, such as hobbies and your recommendations.
This is ideal for those who have learned all the elementary grammar and language but cannot speak well. You can prepare to speak before class because you know the model conversation in advance assignments. Zoom classes are offered two days a week for careful instruction!
｜｜ Elementary level
Course period
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2024
*We will be closed on April 23 and May 3.
Day of the week for classes / Class Hours *Japan Standard Time (JST)
※10 sessions / twice a week / Please select your preferred class hours.
①Tuesdays and Fridays 11:00 - 12:30
②Tuesdays and Fridays 14:00 - 15:30
③Tuesdays and Fridays 19:00 - 20:30
Class size
＊Class size is limited to 10 students.
Reference Japanese Language skill Levels
JLPT: N5-N4 level, CEFR: A1-A2 level
*No classes are offered for total beginner students.
Course Fees
￥44,000 (tax included)
Exchange opinions about Japan and Japanese culture.
This is ideal for those who can speak in daily conversation but would like to be able to explain and exchange opinions. Students will talk about each topic and exchange opinions while learning words and expressions that are typical of the Japanese language. Students will meet once a week at a comfortable pace and summarize their thoughts in Japanese for the class!
｜｜ Intermediate level
Course period
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - Wednesday, June 12, 2024
*We will be closed on May 1.
Day of the week for classes / Class Hours *Japan Standard Time (JST)
※8 sessions / once a week / Please select your preferred class hours.
④Wednesdays 11:00 - 12:30
⑤Wednesdays 14:00 - 15:30
⑥Wednesdays 19:00 - 20:30
Class size
＊Class size is limited to 10 students.
Reference Japanese Language skill Levels
JLPT: N3-N2 level, CEFR: A2-B1 level
Course Fees
￥35,200 (tax included)
Discuss various topics based on newspapers and articles.
This is ideal for those who want to learn to speak Japanese in a more natural way. We read newspaper articles and essays and discuss them with people. Students will meet once a week at a comfortable pace and summarize their thoughts in Japanese for the class!
｜｜ Advanced level
Course period
Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Thursday, June 13, 2024
*We will be closed on May 2.
Day of the week for classes / Class Hours *Japan Standard Time (JST)
※8 sessions / once a week / Please select your preferred class hours.
⑦Thursdays 11:00 - 12:30
⑧Thursdays 14:00 - 15:30
⑨Thursdays 19:00 - 20:30
Class size
＊Class size is limited to 10 students.
Reference Japanese Language skill Levels
JLPT: N2-N1 level, CEFR: B2-C1 level
Course Fees
￥35,200 (tax included)
▶ Class Schedule
Application Guide
１. Request an Application｜Date of contact：Sunday, March 17th
Please provide your contact information to get started.
2. Level Check and Student Application
When you submit the form above, you'll be redirected to the full Student Application. You'll be asked to take the Level Check Quiz, or you may click the button below to check your Japanese Language skill now for free.
Please remember your Level Check score, the application will ask you for this number.
*Classes with less than 20 points on the level check test are not currently offered.
Don't be stressed, this is just a placement test! We want to put you in a class where you'll be challenged but not overwhelmed, confident but not bored.
３. Notification of Course Decision｜Date of contact：Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd.
Your class will be determined by the results of the level check and the conversation level you indicated on the application form.
We will contact you at the e-mail address you provided on the application forms.
４. Notification of Naganuma School's Google account (Gmail)｜Date of contact: Monday, March 18th - Friday, March 22nd.
You will receive ID and password for Naganuma School's Google account (Gmail) at the e-mail address you provided in the application form. Please login to your Naganuma School Google account (Gmail) as soon as you will receive the ID and the password.
５. Payment of Course Fees｜Payment Deadline: Tuesday, April 9th, 2024.
An invoice will be sent to your Naganuma School Google account (Gmail) by March 29th, 2024.
Please make the payment as soon as you receive the invoice.
*Payment methods: Bank transfer , Flywire or PayPal.
６. Join Google Classroom｜Join Deadline: Friday, April 12th, 2024.
Once payment is received, we will send you a Google Classroom invitation code.
All further communication will be done through the Naganuma School's Google account (Gmail) or Google Classroom.
７. Preparation before the course starts
Information necessary for the course will be provided via Google Classroom.
・Schedule and content of classes
・Zoom meeting access information
・Pre-lessons Questionnaire
・Other communications
８. Start Taking Lessons
Please join Zoom with the Zoom meeting acess information we will have provided you via Google Classroon.
Class times are shown in Japan Standard Time(JST).
ビジネス日本語 Business Japanese Language
Looking for a more advanced course for working in a Japanese environment? Check out our Business Japanese Course.
Looking for a more advanced course for working in a Japanese environment? Check out our Business Japanese Course.
*Business Japanese course is only available for upper intermediate and advanced levels.
ビジネスシーンの日本語を学ぶためのクラスです。
会社でよく使う表現を使って話したり、企業文化やビジネスケースについて意見交換をしたりします。
基礎と実践の２クラスがあり、自分にあったクラスで学べます。