Japanese 2 (Post-Beginners)

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for those who have completed Japanese 1 (Beginners) on the after:hours programme or possess equivalent experience. If you are unsure if this course is for you, please contact us for a free language level check.

Course overview

This course aims to extend and consolidate your existing language skills in Japanese, developing further your knowledge of Japanese vocabulary and grammar. Your understanding of Hiragana scripts will be refined and you will also be introduced to reading and writing Katakana scripts.

Although the main focus of the course is on conversation, we cover basic grammar and extend it to a further stage of understanding.

Sessions are designed to be  accessible and engaging, encouraging you to build on your prior learning through practical and collaborative communicative tasks. The programme will depend in part on the specific group dynamics, with the tutor moderating the content depending on the development of skills across the whole group.

Advice on which course textbook to buy will be given in the first class.

Term dates

•  Autumn Term: week beginning 13 October 2025 until week ending 12 December 2025

•  Spring Term: week beginning 5 January 2026 until week ending 20 March 2026

Any questions?

For your level check 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.

Imperial certificates

There are no examinations or assessments for this course. However, attendance can lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate (T&Cs apply).