Course Overview

Online Japanese Level 18 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 18 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 17 or a course of at least 204 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 two actions happening at the same time

– Talking about daily routines and habits

– Listing reasons

– Describing the merits of a subject

– Adding information

– Explaining preferences

Grammar points

– Transitive & intransitive verbs

– Completion

– Showing regrets

– Use of “soreni” to add another fact or situation

– Conjunction “sorede” to explain a reason

Examples

(1) テレビを 見ながら ごはんを食べます。

(2) まいばん　ヨガをしています。

(3) あの店(みせ)は 安(やす)いしべんりだし、よく行きます。

(4) ドアが 開(あ)いています。

(5) このレポートを 書(か)いてしまいます。

(6) さいふを 落(お)としてしまいました。

Vocabulary

– Renting accommodation

– Shops

– Character & personality

– State & appearance

– Police reports

– Filling in forms

Course Book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2

Chapter 28 & 29

Class Information

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 12)
• Students must be 18+ years old
• Existing language ability: 204 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: 22nd February – 29th March 2022

Wednesdays: 25th May – 29th June 2022

Tuesdays: 16th August – 20th September 2022

Mondays: 7th November – 12th December 2022

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