Japanese Academic Programme (Pre-Intermediate to Advanced) |
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The course is designed for those who wish to study a language over a longer period of time.
| Course length: |
11 to 44 weeks |
| Hours per week: |
2 |
| Course schedule: |
18:30 - 20:30 Tuesdays
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| Group size: |
14 maximum |
| Minimum age: |
16 years old |
The Academic Programme is designed for those who wish to study over a longer period of time and would like to develop all four language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course is structured so that students can progress and move up after each term to higher levels as their skills develop. There are four terms of 11 weeks per year separated by short breaks.
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The first lesson will be diagnostic so that the teacher can properly assess the students' knowledge and needs. After the lesson students will be classed in the most appropriate level.
These programmes develop all 4 language skills and cover grammar with an emphasis on oral communication.
Students are encouraged to practise the language and develop confidence and fluency in speaking.
From the first lesson your teacher will speak in the target language. The tutors are able to clarify meaning through the effective use of teaching aids like pictures and mime. The language taught is related to a specific topic so it is easy to understand the meaning of the new language, even without translation.
Students will be recommended to buy a text book depending on their class level.
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Course start dates
| Start date |
Course availability |
| Tuesday, 7 October 2008 |
Available
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Public and school holidays
25 December 2008, 26 December 2008.
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Course fees
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Tuition fees |
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| 11 weeks |
£205.00
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£205.00 |
| 22 weeks |
£370.00
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£370.00 |
| 33 weeks |
£510.00
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£510.00 |
| 44 weeks |
£620.00
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£620.00 |
Important: Read notes on fees & dates
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| Course Levels |
Pre Intermediate
Pre Intermediate
Students should be able to communicate adequately in simple everyday situations. They should be able to name common objects and events, and people in familiar roles. Can use simple expressions for past, present and future although still make basic errors.
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Intermediate
Intermediate
To enter this level students should be able to communicate their ideas in most everyday situations and common topics. They should be able to use a variety of verb-forms and expressions with reasonable accuracy. They should also be able to deal confidently with authentic listening skills and reading materials in hiragana / katakana and some kanji. They should be able to read and write 100~150 Kanji characters.
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Upper Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
To enter this level students should be able to express themselves reasonably fluently, although absolute accuracy is not required, students should already possess a wide range of vocabulary and a comprehensive command of grammatical structures. They should also already be able to use the target language in a variety of contexts. It is expected that they should also be able to read and write around 300 Kanji characters.
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Advanced
Advanced
To enter this level students should be able to use an extensive range of vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, as well as to possess the relevant language strategies required to be able to deal with highly specialized tasks. Also they should be able to read and write most of the commonly used Kanji characters (500+).
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See full level chart
See also
Notes on Fees & Dates
Terms & Conditions
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