Japanese 3 (Pre-Intermediate)

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for those who have completed Japanese 2 (Post-Beginners) on the after:hours programme or possess equivalent experience. If you are not sure if this course is for you, please contact us for a free language level check.

Course overview

This course is designed to elevate your language skills to a higher level by developing further the four language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, with an emphasis on oral skills.

Focusing on increasingly complex grammar, vocabulary expansion, and deeper cultural insights, the course enables you to engage in more complex conversations, enhance your writing skills with a gradual introduction of basic Kanji, and gain a better understanding of Japanese society and culture.

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).