Japanese Level 9 Afternoon 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. 

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

Based on the coursebook – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 18

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

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.

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

Based on the coursebook – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 18

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 10 Afternoon is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for a while. Japanese Level 10 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 9 or a course of at least 108 class hours.

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

– Talking about experiences

– Alternative routines

– Changes in status

Grammar points

– Verb Ta-form

– Ta-form + ことがある

– Ta-form +り, Ta-form + り、する (some actions among many actions)

– i-adj く / na-adj になる (changes in a state or conditions)

Examples

(1)すしを 食べたことが あります。

(2)やすみの日は ともだちに あったり、えいがを みたりします。

(3)これから だんだん さむくなります。

Vocabulary

– Traditional culture & entertainment

– Travelling

– Weather & Seasons

– Past and future life

Based on the coursebook – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapters 19

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 10 is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for a while. Japanese Level 10 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 9 or a course of at least 108 class hours.

Our Japanese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Weekend 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

– Talking about experiences

– Alternative routines

– Changes in status

Grammar points

– Verb Ta-form

– Ta-form + ことがある

– Ta-form +り, Ta-form + り、する (some actions among many actions)

– i-adj く / na-adj になる (changes in a state or conditions)

Examples

(1)すしを 食べたことが あります。

(2)やすみの日は ともだちに あったり、えいがを みたりします。

(3)これから だんだん さむくなります。

Vocabulary

– Traditional culture & entertainment

– Travelling

– Weather & Seasons

– Past and future life

Based on the coursebook – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapters 19

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 11 Afternoon is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for a while. Japanese Level 11 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 10 or a course of at least 120 class hours. 

Our Japanese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Weekend 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

– Informal speech

– Inviting someone

– Making plans

Grammar points

– Polite style and plain style

– Conversation in the plain style

Examples

(1)ともこさんは がっこうに 来なかった。

(2)おおさかは 人が おおい。

(3)ほっかいどうの 人は しんせつだった。

(4)あしたは ともだちの たんじょうびだ。

Vocabulary

– How to address people

– Holiday

– Geography

– Schedule

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 20

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 11 is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for a while. Japanese Level 11 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 10 or a course of at least 120 class hours. 

Our Japanese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Weekend 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

– Informal speech

– Inviting someone

– Making plans

Grammar points

– Polite style and plain style

– Conversation in the plain style

Examples

(1)ともこさんは がっこうに 来なかった。

(2)おおさかは 人が おおい。

(3)ほっかいどうの 人は しんせつだった。

(4)あしたは ともだちの たんじょうびだ。

Vocabulary

– How to address people

– Holiday

– Geography

– Schedule

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 20

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 12 is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for a while. Japanese Level 12 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 11 or a course of at least 132 class hours.

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 opinions

-Making predictions

– Reporting speech

– Asking for agreement

– Describing events

– Intentions

Grammar points

– Plain form と おもいます

– Plain form / sentence と いいます

– Place de N が あります

– plain form でしょう？(confirming listener’s agreement)

Examples

(1)わたしは あした ゆきが ふると おもいます。

(2)わたしは よしださんに かいしゃを やめたいと いいました。

(3)さむいでしょう？

Vocabulary

– Exchange of presents

– Life

– Dreams

– Helping others

– Schedule

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 21

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 13 is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have studied the Japanese language to a fairly high level. Japanese Level 13 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 12 or a course of at least 144 class hours. 

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

– Making appointments

– Describing people’s appearances

Grammar points

– Noun modification

– Noun modification by sentences

– V dictionary form じかん やくそく ようじ

Examples

(1)これは ははが 作った ケーキです。

(2)あそこに いる人は さちこさんです。

(3)きのう もらったかさを なくしました。

(4)かいものに 行く じかんが ありません。

Vocabulary

– Houses and rooms

– Possessions

– Spare time

– Clothes

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 22

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 14 is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have studied the Japanese language to a fairly high level. Japanese Level 14 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 13 or a course of at least 156 class hours

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

– Giving directions

– Reading & giving instructions

– Talking about childhood & school life

Grammar points

– Conditionals

– Dictionary form/ Nai-form/ i-adj/ na-adj + とき

– Ta- form + とき

– N が Adj / V

Examples

(1)ジムに入るとき、ID カードが いります。

(2)まっすぐ 行くと こうえんが あります。

(3)そらが くらく なりました。

Vocabulary

– Machine instructions

– Road & Traffic

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 23

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 15 is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have studied the Japanese language to a fairly high level. Japanese Level 15 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 14 or a course of at least 168 class hours.

Our Japanese language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Afternoon 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

– Giving & Receiving presents

– Doing something for someone

Grammar points

– V てform + あげます/もらいます/くれます

Examples

(1)まりこさんは わたしに かばんを くれました。

(2)わたしは ともだちに ごはんを つくってもらいました。

(3)あねは わたしに 本を おくってくれました。

(4)わたしは よしださんに かさを かしてあげました。

Vocabulary

– Gifts

– Friendship

– Illness

– Looking after people & pets

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 24

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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 

Japanese Level 16 is a Mid Elementary Japanese course for students who have studied the Japanese language to a fairly high level. Japanese Level 16 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 15 or a course of at least 180 class hours. 

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

– Making plans

– Talking about ideas

– Expressing will and intentions

Grammar points

– Plain past form ら (if)

– V た form ら (when)

– V て form も

– いAdj －くても (Even if)

– なAdj －でも

– N でも

Examples

(1)てんきが わるかったら でかけません。

(2)てんきが わるくても でかけます。

Vocabulary

– Lifestyle

-Dreams

-Schedule

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 1*

Chapter 25

*Materials may be based on the coursebook but it is not required as teachers may use different resources.

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