2021 Summer Japanese - Learn Japanese Online Using Zoom (Beginning Japanese to Advance) Specialized Anime Courses Also Offered!NEW

Please Note: Due to COVID-19, all of these courses will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet).  Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).   Calculate your local time

Cource Information
Thirteen levels of Japanese are offered this summer, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. Four JLPT prep & kanji courses and other specialized courses, such as Anime and Japan Right Now, are also offered.

Students must be 16 or older to register for the courses, or 15 or older for the Casual Japanese through Anime course.

Course descriptions and schedules can be found in the drop down menus below, or see the links for the PDF version.

2021 Summer Japanese Course Info (PDF)
2021 Summer Japanese Course Schedule (PDF)

Registrants will receive a Welcome Letter by email from language_inquiries@japansociety.org on:

* the afternoon of Friday, May 14, 2021 (for classes beginning on Monday, May 17)
* the afternoon of Monday, May 17, 2021 (for classes beginning on Tuesday, May 18)
* the afternoon of Tuesday, May 18, 2021 (for classes beginning on Wednesday, May 19)
* the afternoon of Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (for classes beginning on Thursday, May 20)
* the afternoon of Thursday, May 20, 2021 (for classes beginning on Friday, May 21)

Students will receive an email from their instructor with the Zoom link after this time, and by 10:30 am ET the day of their first class at latest.

We do not record these classes, and recording of these classes is prohibited. If a student misses a class, it may be possible to arrange a make-up class in the same semester, if available. More information will be provided in the Welcome Letter.

Not sure where to begin? New Language Center students with no previous background in Japanese should enroll in a Level 1 course. Students with some background should refer to the Level Guide or course textbooks to determine the most appropriate class. There is no placement exam. If you are still not sure of your level, it may be possible to schedule a level assessment by phone with the Director. Please email language@japansociety.org to schedule.