Japanese Beginners - Extension

Who is this course for?

This one-term extension course is designed for those who have completed the two-term Japanese 1 (Beginners) course at Imperial, or those who have completed around 40 hours of Japanese language study elsewhere (or equivalent). You should already be able to read and write Hiragana scripts.

Course overview

Alongside consolidating your existing knowledge and understanding of vocabulary, syntax and grammar, on this course you will be introduced to the formation of 'te-forms' and discover useful phrases using te-forms as well as other basic and useful daily expressions.

Throughout the course we will emphasize communicative skills, using role play, pair work and practical conversation practice.

This course teaches to a set class textbook details of which will be given by the tutor.

Term dates

•  Summer Term: week beginning 27 April 2026 until week ending 17 July 2026 (no class on Bank Holiday Mondays)

Any questions?

If unsure of your existing proficiency please seek level advice before booking. For this and any questions pre-enrolment about the content of this course please contact the Japanese Coordinator, Dr Yuki Tokumaru at y.tokumaru@imperial.ac.uk

For general programme and enrolment questions please contact the Imperial after:hours Administrator, Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class Recordings

These classes are not recorded

Attendance Certificate

Successful completion of this course leads to the award of an Imperial College attendance certificate

Terms and conditions apply to all enrolments to this course. Please read them before enrolment