Useful Japanese for Work

Course list for individuals

For N3 Level or more 10-hour course/20-hour course

The aim of these courses is to teach corporate culture and customs in Japan and the mindset of Japanese people, as well as to instill an awareness of manners while studying vocabulary and expressions that are indispensable for working in Japan. The course can be taken either online or in the classroom.

	10-hour course	20-hour course
Time	2 hours × 5 times＊Other arrangements are also possible; please consult us.	2 hours × 10 times＊Other arrangements are also possible; please consult us.
Target	This course is designed for people in their first to third years of working for a Japanese company or for people intending to work at a Japanese company.
Japanese Proficiency	Applicants should have passed N3 or higher on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or the same level. For those who scored between 6 and 10 on this level check test.
Methods	Classes and group work are conducted in Japanese.
Materials	"Useful Japanese for Work: Japanese Corporate Culture and Customs," prepared by Japan International Cooperation Center
Style	Online (Zoom) / Classroom style

For Beginner 50-hour course for beginners

This is a beginner's level course.
You will learn Japanese corporate culture, customs and manners while studying basic expressions and vocabulary used in a work setting.
The course is designed to teach the basic structure of the Japanese language and to facilitate autonomous learning even after completion of the course.

	50-hour course
Time	2.5 hours × 20 times＊Other arrangements are also possible; please consult us.
Target	Those who have just started studying Japanese, those at the beginner's level, and those with work experience in Japan (including part-time jobs)
Japanese Proficiency	For those who have studied a little Japanese, or have/are equivalent to N4. For those who scored between 0 and 5 on this level check test.
Methods	Classes and group work are conducted in Japanese.
Materials	「"Japanese for Work,"」compiled by Japan International Cooperation Center and published by BONJINSHA Inc.
Reading/Writing	Focusing on reading hiragana characters
Style	Online (Zoom) / Classroom style

Examples of class contents

Contents	Subjects covered in the class
Dealing with requests/instructions	Learn basic expressions for reporting, communication, consulting and confirmation, and understand their importance.
Dealing with schedule irregularities	Learn how to report delays, leaving work early, and absences from work in the flow of conversation.
Telephone skills (internal/external lines)	Learn expressions used on the phone and the differences between expressions used on internal lines and those used on external lines.

Lesson	Topic
1	Self-introductions and greetings
2	Dealing with requests and instructions
3	Reporting delays, early departures, and absences
4	Talking on the telephone (internal and external lines)
5	Taking messages
6	Basic e-mail correspondence (incoming and outgoing messages)

Lesson	Topic
● 1	Self-introductions and greetings
● 2	Dealing with requests and instructions
● 3	Reporting delays, early departures, and absences
4	Being scolded by your boss and apologizing
5	Expressing agreement or disagreement with another person's opinion
6	Broaching topics, such as recent news stories or personal matters
7	Reporting the progress of your work
● 8	Talking on the telephone (internal and external lines)
● 9	Taking messages
● 10	Basic e-mail correspondence (incoming and outgoing messages)

*Lessons marked with ● are also covered in the 10-hour course

Lesson	Topic
1	Course orientation Overview of Japanese language (both spoken and written) Self-introductions, part 1
2	Self-introductions, part 2: polite expressions for the workplace and elsewhere
3	Asking for clarification in the workplace
4	Asking for the department or desk of the person you want to contact
5	Asking the price of something and indicating whether you will buy it
6	Asking or confirming a meeting schedule
7	Conversations at welcome parties or other gatherings: talking about yourself
8	Receiving instructions from your boss
9	Receiving information about a preliminary meeting
10	Topics at lunch time: talking about your activities (overview of basic verbs)
11	Topics at lunch time: talking about your off-days
12	Explaining why you're late to work
13	Asking for permission to take that day off
14	Asking in advance for permission to take a day off
15	Talking about your work: expressing impressions (overview of basic adjectives)
16	Writing and submitting documents
17	Borrowing equipment and restocking office supplies
18	Understanding signs and warnings in the work place
19	Expressing agreement and disagreement
20	Summary

Schedule October 2024～ March 2025

10 時間コース

20 時間コース

50 時間コース

Course Number	Dates	Time	Venue	Application Deadline Payment deadline
2034	4/20〜6/20 Sat.	9:30～11:30	Online (Zoom)	Apr.7 (Sun) Closed.
2036	Jun. 17〜Jul. 8 Mon., Wed., Fri.	19:00～21:00	Online (Zoom)	Jun.2 (Sun) Closed.
1019	Jul.18 (Thu) Jul.19 (Fri) Jul.22 (Mon) Jul.23 (Tue) Jul.24 (Wed) (Total 5 classes)	9:00～11:00	Online (Zoom)	Jul.3 (Wed) Closed.
5022 (今回は初級3のため、レベルはお問い合わせください。This is beginner's level 3. Please contact us for course level.)	7/26～9/27	10:00～12:00	Online (Zoom)	Jul.10 (Wed) Closed.
2037	Aug. 1〜Sep. 3 Tue., Thu.	18:00～20:00	Online (Zoom)	Jul.17 (Wed) Closed.
1020	Aug.3 (Sat) Aug.10 (Sat) Aug.17 (Sat) Aug.24 (Sat) Aug.31 (Sat) (Total 5 classes)	10:00～12:00	Online (Zoom)	Jul.17 (Wed) Closed.
1021	Sep.12 (Thu) Sep.17 (Tue) Sep.19 (Thu) Sep.24 (Tue) Sep.26 (Thu) (Total 5 classes)	19:00～21:00	Online (Zoom)	Aug.28 (Wed) Closed.
1022	Mar.20 (Thu) Mar.21 (Fri) Mar.24 (Mon) Mar.25 (Tue) Mar.26 (Wed) (Total 5 classes)	09:30～11:30	Online (Zoom)	Mar.7 (Fri) Closed.
2038	Oct. 7〜Oct. 30 Mon., Wed., Fri.	10:00～12:00	Online (Zoom)	Sep.23 (Mon) Closed.
2039	Oct. 12〜Dec. 14 Sat.	9:30～11:30	Online (Zoom)	Sep.29 (Sun) Closed.
2040	Nov. 14〜Dec. 16 Mon., Thu.	18:30～20:30	Online (Zoom)	Oct.29 (Tue) Closed.
2041	Dec. 18〜Jan. 17 Mon., Wed., Fri.	15:00～17:00	Online (Zoom)	Dec.1 (Sun) Closed.
2042	Jan. 19〜Mar. 23 Sun.	9:30～11:30	Online (Zoom)	Jan.5 (Sun) Closed.
5023	Jan. 22～Mar. 21 Mon., Wed., Fri.	10:00～12:00	Online (Zoom)	Jan.7 (Tue) Closed.
2043	Feb. 13〜Mar. 18 Tue, Thu.	18:30～20:30	Online (Zoom)	Jan.28 (Tue) Closed.

(*"Tuition" is the cost per person.)

Residents of Japan: The prices include consumption taxes.
10-hour course: ￥16,500 (with tax) including teaching materials
20-hour course: ￥33,000 (with tax) including teaching materials
50-hour course: ￥82,500 (with tax) including teaching materials
The bank transfer fee must be borne by the participants.

Application Process

Take the Level Check Test. Write down your score.
Please fill out the application form below. JICE will send a confirmation e-mail within 3 business days.
JICE will contact you by e-mail to schedule a Zoom interview.
You can talk with the Japanese teachers at JICE via Zoom. If you have any questions about the Japanese classes, feel free to ask them.
Please transfer the tuition into JICE's bank account. We regret that credit cards cannot be accepted.
JICE will ship the textbook after the bank transfer has been confirmed.
The Zoom URL for the class will be e-mailed to you one day before the class starts.

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