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JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES

AISEI has been providing Japanese instruction in San Francisco since 1989. Available in beginner through advanced levels, our 10-week courses cover practical conversation, reading and writing, and grammar in a relaxed, friendly and small class setting. We are located on Sutter Street between Montgomery and Kearny Streets, just a block away from BART, MUNI Metro, and several MUNI bus lines.

Tuition: Regular Class - - $300.00 (10 sessions) or $360 (12 weeks)

Private Lesson - $45/hour
a one-and-a-half-hour session every week.

　

Beginner I

Emphasis is on survival Japanese, including the skills you need for basic conversational situations. A Japanese syllabary, Hiragana, is introduced. After completing this course you will be able to introduce yourself and others, tell day and time, ask for prices, and count objects. Maximum class size is six students.

Beginner II

Maximum class size is six students. This course continues with survival Japanese. After completing this course you will be able to talk about places, ask about preferences, and make simple phone conversation.

Pre Intermediate

These courses are designed for those who have successfully completed the above beginning courses, integrating vocabulary, grammar, and speaking skills with everyday situations as the material. Students are required to have a full command of Hiragana. Kanji (Chinese characters) are introduced.

Intermediate

In this course, students become increasingly familiar with the written language while continuing to improve conversation skills. Writing components include how to write letters and memoranda. Conversation components focus on formal and informal speaking styles. In addition, more complicated constructions and a greater number of useful idioms are introduced. Maximum class size is six students.

Advanced - Reading Comprehension

This aims aims at increasing the students' familiarity with newspaper and magazine articles. It includes an extensive study of Kanji compounds, vocabulary and idioms building. Attendant practices in conversation and grammar are designed to help raise the level of the students' overall linguistic performance.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are tailored to the students' specific needs, including business, hobby, and travel. Class time and place are flexible. Tell us what you need and we will customize the content and the schedule. Teens & Seniors Welcome!

Corporate Instruction

Group lessons are custom-tailored to your organization's specific needs including cross-cultural orientations.

Please E-mail or call us at 415-296-9295 for more information.