Japanese 5 (Intermediate)

Location: South Kensington Campus | Level: Intermediate

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for those who have completed Japanese 4 on the after:hours programme or possess equivalent experience. If you are unsure is this course is suitable for you, please contact us for a free language level check.

Course overview

This course aims to further advance your language skills in the four key skills of speaking, listening, writing and reading, with particular emphasis on the development of oral proficiency which can be deployed in a wide range of life contexts and to discuss topical issues.

Sessions are designed to be  accessible and engaging, encouraging you to build on your prior learning through practical and collaborative communicative tasks. You will develop increased proficiency in basic Kanji and we will learn and use more of this during the course through group learning, individual study and role play.

The programme is intended to be responsive to the ability and interests of the specific class and so the tutor will modify and curate the content depending on the development of skills across the whole group.

This course uses a textbook and other material to teach the course. Advice on which course textbook to buy will be given in the first class.

Term dates - subject to confirmation

•  Autumn/Michaelmas Term: week beginning 12 October 2026 until week ending 11 December 2026

•  Spring/Lent Term: week beginning 11 January 2027 until week ending 20 March 2027

For course content and language level enquiries: Contact the Japanese Coordinator, Dr Yuki Tokumaru at y.tokumaru@imperial.ac.uk

For enrolment and booking enquiries: Contact Christian Jacobi at c.jacobi@imperial.ac.uk

Class recordings

These classes are not recorded.

Imperial certificates

This course has no exams or assessments, so you can focus on enjoying your learning. Regular attendance may also lead to the award of an Imperial attendance certificate. (T&Cs apply).