Course Overview

Online Japanese Level 9 is a Mid-Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for a while. Online 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 Online Japanese language classes take place via Zoom with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. The interactive lessons emulate our face-to-face classes, and via teacher screen-sharing, students are able to experience a live classroom environment. From vocabulary activities and covering grammar points on the white board, to listening exercises, file sharing and ‘break-out rooms’ to practise speaking with classmates, students can learn without leaving the comfort of their homes. Take a look at an example of one of our online classes in this video.

Course Content

Communication points

– Expressing abilities

– Talking about hobbies

– Describing routines

Grammar points

– 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

Class Information

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 12)
• Students must be 18+ years old
• Existing language ability: 96 class hours of previous Japanese language study required
• Classes will take place via Zoom

Class Schedule

• The classes are 1.5 hours per week
• The course runs for 8 weeks
• The course takes place on weekday evenings 18:30 – 20:00
• The possible study options for this course are as follows:

Tuesdays: 9th January – 27th February 2024

Mondays: 8th July – 26th August 2024*

Tuesdays: 3rd September – 22nd October 2024

Wednesdays: 30th October – 18th December 2024

*Due to the Summer Bank Holiday, there is no lesson on the Monday 26th August 2024. The lesson will be rescheduled to Friday 30th August unless otherwise agreed with the teacher. The course still consists of 8 lessons in total.

What do you need for an online class?

To get the most from this course you will need:

• A reliable internet connection
• A desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
• A web camera on or attached to the device you are using
• An integrated microphone in the device you are using or an attached headset
• The day before your course, you will be sent via email all the details you need to connect to the IH London Zoom classroom

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