Course Overview

Online Japanese Level 17 is an Intermediate Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 17 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 16 or a course of at least 192 class hours. If you’re unsure of your level, then take our quick Japanese language level test here, or check our level chart.

Our Online Japanese language classes take place via Zoom with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. The interactive lessons emulate our face-to-face classes, and via teacher screen-sharing, students are able to experience a live classroom environment. From vocabulary activities and covering grammar points on the white board, to listening exercises, file sharing and ‘break-out rooms’ to practise speaking with classmates, students can learn without leaving the comfort of their homes. Take a look at an example of one of our online classes in this video.

Course Content

Communication points

– Expressing feelings, interests, admiration and doubt

– Explaining and giving reasons

– Making polite requests

– Talking about abilities and possibilities

– Explaining something being done – e.g. dinner is ready, a new shop is built etc

– Making contrasts

Grammar points

– Plain forms

– Potential verbs (states, ability, non-volitional verbs, completion, something being made)

– Use of particle “wa” for contrast

– Use of word “shika” to express insufficiency and inadequacy

Examples

(1) どうしたんですか。

(2) どこで 買(か)ったんですか。

(3) りょうりを 習(なら)いたいんですが、どこか いい学校(がっこう)を 教(おし)えていただけませんか。

(4) 歌(うた)は あまり とくいじゃないんです。

(5) わたしは　ピアノがひけます。

(6) ここから　海(うみ)が　見えます。

(7) あたらしい デパートが できました。

(8) えいごしか 話(はな)せません。

(9) おちゃは飲みますが、コーヒーは飲みません。

Vocabulary

– Hobbies

– Travelling

– Local shops

– Location

– Fields of study

Course Book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2

Chapter 26 & 27

Class Information

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 12)
• Students must be 18+ years old
• Existing language ability: 192 class hours of previous Japanese language study required
• Classes will take place via Zoom

Class Schedule

• The classes are 2 hours per week
• The course runs for 6 weeks
• The course takes place on weekday evenings 18:30 – 20:30
• The possible study options for this course are as follow:

Tuesdays: 11th Jan – 17th February 2022

Wednesdays: 6th April -18th May 2022*

Tuesdays: 5th July – 9th August 2022

Mondays: 26th September – 31st October 2022

*Due to the Easter holiday there is a break in the course on the 20th of April. The course still consists of 6 lessons however.

What do you need for an online class?

To get the most from this course you will need:

• A reliable internet connection
• A desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
• A web camera on or attached to the device you are using
• An integrated microphone in the device you are using or an attached headset
• The day before your course, you will be sent via email all the details you need to connect to the IH London Zoom classroom

This language course includes:

• Access to our Moodle platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources
• Support and advice from Japanese language teachers
• Japanese language study tips