Course Overview

Japanese Level 9 is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for a while. Japanese Level 9 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 8 or a course of at least 96 class hours. If you’re unsure of your level, then take our quick Japanese language level test here, or check our level chart.

Our Japanese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Content

Communication points

– Expressing abilities

– Talking about hobbies

– Describing routines

Grammar points

– Dictionary form

– Dictionary form +こと

– Dictionary form / noun/ quantifier (period) + まえに

Examples

(1)さとうさんは フランスごを はなすことが できます。

(2)わたしの しゅみは しゃしんを とることです。

(3)ねる まえに しゅくだいを します。

Vocabulary

– Hobbies

– Skills

– Actions

Course Book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1

Chapter 18

Course Information 

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 15) 
• Students must be 18+ years old 
• Existing language ability: 96 class hours of previous Japanese language study required
• Classes will take place at our school in Covent Garden (16 Stukeley Street, Holborn, London WC2B 5LQ) 

Class Schedule 

• The classes are 2 hours per week 
• The course runs for 6 weeks 
• The course takes place on weekday evenings 18:30 – 20:30 
• The possible study options for this course are as follows: 

*If the dates are not showing in the booking section below, the course is not longer available for those dates.

Thursdays: 9th January – 13th February 2025

Mondays: 17th February – 24th March 2025

Tuesdays: 1st April – 13th May 2025 *

Wednesdays: 21st May – 25th June 2025

Thursdays: 3rd July – 7th August 2025

Tuesdays: 12th August – 23rd September 2025  **

Wednesdays: 1st October – 5th November 2025

Mondays: 10th November – 15th December 2025

*No lessons on 22nd April. The course will consist of 6 lessons.

**No lessons on 26th August. The course will consist of 6 lessons.

This language course includes: 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from Japanese language teachers 
• Japanese language study tips