Short course: Japanese - beginners

An introduction to basic Japanese vocabulary and grammar, which gives you a good foundation for further Japanese language study.

Next course

This course will be available next academic term.

Course description

This is a 10-week course suitable for those with no prior experience with the language.

The interactive classes will give you a solid foundation in Japanese, and provide you with the necessary skills such as reading and writing katakana and hiragana, basic conversational skills, as well as an understanding of some common kanji characters.

  • Learn how to read and write hiragana and katakana 
  • Learn how to hold simple conversations in Japanese
  • Learn the fundamentals of the language
  • Practice in a supportive environment

Location

Online

Enquiries and support

If you have any questions about this course please contact confucius (@gold.ac.uk).

We are committed to providing reasonable teaching adjustments for students with disabilities that may impact their learning experience. If you require adjustments, please contact us at confucius (@gold.ac.uk) so we can respond to your requests as soon as possible.