Online Japanese Level 17 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 17 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 16 or a course of at least 192 class hours. 

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 aims

• Expressing feelings, interests, admiration and doubt
• Explaining and giving reasons
• Making polite requests
• Talking about abilities and possibilities
• Explaining something being done – e.g. dinner is ready, a new shop is built etc
• Making contrasts

Linguistic aims

• Plain forms
• Potential verbs (states, ability, non-volitional verbs, completion, something being made)
• Use of particle “wa” for contrast
• Use of word “shika” to express insufficiency and inadequacy

Examples

どうしたんですか。

どこで 買(か)ったんですか。

りょうりを 習(なら)いたいんですが、どこか いい学校(がっこう)を 教(おし)えていただけませんか。

歌(うた)は あまり とくいじゃないんです。

わたしは　ピアノがひけます。

ここから　海(うみ)が　見えます。

あたらしい デパートが できました。

えいごしか 話(はな)せません。

おちゃは飲みますが、コーヒーは飲みません。

Vocabulary

• Hobbies
• Travelling
• Local shops
• Location
• Fields of study

Based on the coursebook – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapter 26 & 27

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 18 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 18 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 17 or a course of at least 204 class hours.

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 aims

• Expressing two actions happening at the same time
• Talking about daily routines and habits
• Listing reasons
• Describing the merits of a subject
• Adding information
• Explaining preferences

Linguistic aims

• Transitive & intransitive verbs
• Completion
• Showing regrets
• Use of “soreni” to add another fact or situation
• Conjunction “sorede” to explain a reason

Examples

テレビを 見ながら ごはんを食べます。

まいばん　ヨガをしています。

あの店(みせ)は 安(やす)いしべんりだし、よく行きます。

ドアが 開(あ)いています。

このレポートを 書(か)いてしまいます。

さいふを 落(お)としてしまいました。

Vocabulary

• Renting accommodation
• Shops
• Character & personality
• State & appearance
• Police reports
• Filling in forms

Based on the coursebook – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapter 28 & 29

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 19 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 19 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 18 or a course of at least 216 class hours

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.

Communication aims

• Status
• Plans and intentions
• Preparations
• Invitations

Linguistic aims

• Volitional form
• Transitive verbs
• Te-form + “あります” for condition & porpoise
• Te-form + “おきます” for condition & preparation, measurement, leaving something as it is

Examples

じむしょに ポスターが はってあります。

パーティーの前(まえ)に 飲(の)み物(もの)を 買(か)っておきます。

すこし休(やす)もう。

来年(らいねん) イタリアに 行こうと思(おも)っています。

来月(らいげつ) 新(あたら)しい車を 買(か)うつもりです。

来週(らいしゅう) おおさか支社(ししゃ)に 行く予定(よてい)です。

Vocabulary

• Emergencies
• Earthquakes
• State and appearance
• Travelling
• Leisure
• Dreams

Based on the coursebook – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 30 & 31

Revision H

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 20 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 20 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 19 or a course of at least 228 class hours.

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 aims

• Giving advice
• Making assumptions and predictions
• Possibility and probability
• Giving warnings
• Reading signs and explaining the meaning
• Leaving and taking messages

Linguistic aims

• Interrogative verb ta-form
• Imperative & prohibitive forms

Examples

えいごを 勉強(べんきょう)したほうがいいです。

あしたは 雨(あめ)が降(ふ)るでしょう。

かいぎに間(ま)に合(あ)わないかもしれません。

止(と)まれ。

入(はい)るな。

営業中(えいぎょうちゅう)は　店(みせ)が開(あ)いているという意味(いみ)です。

田中(たなか)さんはパーティに来(こ)ないと言っていました。

山田さんに、かいぎは２時(じ)からだと伝(つた)えていただけませんか。

Vocabulary

• Sports and activities
• Weather
• Songs
• Instructions
• Directions

Based on the coursebook – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 32 & 33

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 21 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 21 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 20 or a course of at least 240 class hours.

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 aims

• Giving instructions
• Order of actions
• Making a suggestion
• Seeking advice

Linguistic aims

• Conditionals
• Polite forms
• Ta-form
• Nai-form

Examples

わたしが言(い)ったとおりに書(か)いてください。

手(て)を洗(あら)ったあとで、ご飯(はん)を食(た)べます。

かさを持(も)たないで出(で)かけます。

春(はる)になれば　桜(さくら)がさきます。

天気(てんき)がよければ、ここから富士山(ふじさん)が見(み)えます。

京都(きょうと)りょこうなら、１０月(がつ)がいいです。

ごみを捨(す)てたいんですが、どこに捨(す)てたらいいですか。

Vocabulary

• Tea
• Cooking
• Proverbs
• Travelling
• Accommodation rules

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 34 & 35

Revision I

Revision for adverbs, conjunctions &  conversational expressions

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 22 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 22 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 21 or a course of at least 252 class hours. 

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 aims

• Talking about one’s abilities
• Future intentions and plans
• Past and present (have become able to do something)
• Daily routines
• General knowledge

Linguistic aims

• Potential verbs
• Passive form

Examples

じょうずになるように、毎日(まいにち)れんしゅうしています。

やっとひらがなが書(か)けるようになりました。

毎日(まいにち)やさいを食(た)べるようにしています。

学生(がくせい)のとき、よく先生(せんせい)にしかられました。

きのうさいふをぬすまれました。

スカイツリーは２０１２年(ねん)に建(た)てられました。

電話(でんわ)はベルによって発明(はつめい)されました。

Vocabulary

• Health
• Incidents & accidents
• History
• Inventions
• National holidays
• Famous landmarks

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 36 & 37

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 23 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 23 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 22 or a course of at least 264 class hours.

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 aims

• Feelings
• Likes & dislikes
• Describing how an incident, accident or event has happened
• Asking for permission
• Explaining reasons

Linguistic aims

• Dictionary form
• Counters
• Honorific form
• Particle, quantifier “で”

Examples

うたをうたうのは　楽(たの)しいです。

わたしは　テニスを見るのがすきです。

かさを持(も)ってくるのを忘(わす)れました。

わたしが大学(だいがく)をそつぎょうしたのは、２０１５年(ねん)です。

ニュースを見てびっくりしました。

台風(たいふう)で木がたおれました。

さいふを落(お)としたので、こうばんに行きます。

Vocabulary

• Feelings
• Activities & events
• Useful information in case of emergency
• Natural disasters

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 38 & 39

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 24 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 24 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 23 or a course of at least 276 class hours.

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.

Communication aims

• Asking for information
• Consultation
• Making plans
• Travelling
• Shopping

Linguistic aims

• Question word + “か”
• “かどうか”
• Changing adjectives to nouns
• Counters
• Habits and policies

Examples

(1) テストが いつあるか、先生に聞いてください。

(2) 来週 しゅっちょうがあるかどうか、まだわかりません。

(3) このくつを はいてみてもいいですか。

(4) スカイツリーの高さは ６３４メートルです。

(5) へやに つくえが いくつ ありますか。

Vocabulary

• Measurements, shapes & patterns
• Timetables
• Shops & Restaurants
• Counters
• Starting a new hobby

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapter 40 & Revision J

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 24 Saturdays is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 24 Saturdays requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 23 or a course of at least 276 class hours.

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.

Communication aims

• Asking for information
• Consultation
• Making plans
• Travelling
• Shopping

Linguistic aims

• Question word + “か”
• “かどうか”
• Changing adjectives to nouns
• Counters
• Habits and policies

Examples

(1) テストが いつあるか、先生に聞いてください。

(2) 来週 しゅっちょうがあるかどうか、まだわかりません。

(3) このくつを はいてみてもいいですか。

(4) スカイツリーの高さは ６３４メートルです。

(5) へやに つくえが いくつ ありますか。

Vocabulary

• Measurements, shapes & patterns
• Timetables
• Shops & Restaurants
• Counters
• Starting a new hobby

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapter 40 & Revision J

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 25 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 25 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 24 or a course of at least 288 class hours. 

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 aims

• How to use different expressions for the giver and the receiver when exchanging gifts, using extremely polite form for someone with a higher status.
• Expressing one’s purpose.

Linguistic aims

• Expressions for giving and receiving of things and actions.
• Different expressions for someone of a higher and lower status.
• Making polite requests.
• Use of the particle “に” meaning “as a token of” or “in memory of”
• Use ofために to indicate a purpose.
• Dictionary formのor Nounに to indicate an application or purpose.

Examples

わたしは ぶちょうに おみやげを いただきました。

わたしは しゃちょうに レストランに つれて行って いただきました。

せんせいが しゅくだいを 直なおしてくださいました。

わたしは むすめに りょうりを おしえて やりました。

だいがくに 入はいるために いっしょうけんめい べんきょうします。

この かばんは しょるいを 運はこぶのに つかいます。

いえを たてるのに ３０００万円まんえん かかります。

Vocabulary

• Staying at a guest house
• Community centre information
• Helping hands
• Rental service
• Office supplies and tools

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 41 & 42

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 25 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 25 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 24 or a course of at least 288 class hours. 

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 aims

• How to use different expressions for the giver and the receiver when exchanging gifts, using extremely polite form for someone with a higher status.
• Expressing one’s purpose.

Linguistic aims

• Expressions for giving and receiving of things and actions.
• Different expressions for someone of a higher and lower status.
• Making polite requests.
• Use of the particle “に” meaning “as a token of” or “in memory of”
• Use ofために to indicate a purpose.
• Dictionary formのor Nounに to indicate an application or purpose.

Examples

わたしは ぶちょうに おみやげを いただきました。

わたしは しゃちょうに レストランに つれて行って いただきました。

せんせいが しゅくだいを 直なおしてくださいました。

わたしは むすめに りょうりを おしえて やりました。

だいがくに 入はいるために いっしょうけんめい べんきょうします。

この かばんは しょるいを 運はこぶのに つかいます。

いえを たてるのに ３０００万円まんえん かかります。

Vocabulary

• Staying at a guest house
• Community centre information
• Helping hands
• Rental service
• Office supplies and tools

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 41 & 42

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 26 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 26 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 25 or a course of at least 300 class hours. 

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 aims

• Talking about a speaker’s belief that the movement or change indicated by the verb is likely to occur.
• Expressing or guessing how something looks like to the speaker from its external appearance.
• Telling the listener that the speaker is going somewhere, doing something and coming back.
• Making polite requests.
• Expressing an action or state being excessive.
• Explaining an action being easy or difficult to do.
• Expressing one’s choice or decision.

Linguistic aims

• Vます -form そうです い-adj な-adj（withoutい/withoutな）そうです
• Vて -form 来ます
• Vて -form くれませんか
• Vます -form すぎます い-adj な-adj（withoutい/withoutな）すぎます
• Vます -form やすい/にくい です
• Nを い-adj withoutい→く, /な-adj withoutな→に, N2に します
• Nに します

Examples

– いまにも 雨が ふりそうです。

– この ケーキは あまそうです。

– のみものを 買って来ます。

– きのう 食べすぎました。

– このケータイは 使つかいやすいです。

– この スカートを みじかくしてください

Vocabulary 

• Personality and Nature
• Beauty salon and Barber’s shop

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapter 43 & 44

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 26 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 26 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 25 or a course of at least 300 class hours. 

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 aims

• Talking about a speaker’s belief that the movement or change indicated by the verb is likely to occur.
• Expressing or guessing how something looks like to the speaker from its external appearance.
• Telling the listener that the speaker is going somewhere, doing something and coming back.
• Making polite requests.
• Expressing an action or state being excessive.
• Explaining an action being easy or difficult to do.
• Expressing one’s choice or decision.

Linguistic aims

• Vます -form そうです い-adj な-adj（withoutい/withoutな）そうです
• Vて -form 来ます
• Vて -form くれませんか
• Vます -form すぎます い-adj な-adj（withoutい/withoutな）すぎます
• Vます -form やすい/にくい です
• Nを い-adj withoutい→く, /な-adj withoutな→に, N2に します
• Nに します

Examples

– いまにも 雨が ふりそうです。

– この ケーキは あまそうです。

– のみものを 買って来ます。

– きのう 食べすぎました。

– このケータイは 使つかいやすいです。

– この スカートを みじかくしてください

Vocabulary 

• Personality and Nature
• Beauty salon and Barber’s shop

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapter 43 & 44

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 27 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 27 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 26 or a course of at least 312 class hours.

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 aims

• How to prepare instructions and directions in case of emergency.
• How to cope with the situation and consequences in the event of a disaster or accident.
• Expressing feelings of surprise or dissatisfaction.
• Use different time reference phrases to describe an aspect of an action or event.
• How to state a conclusion decisively based on particular grounds or evidence.
• Explaining an action being easy or difficult to do.
• Expressing one’s choice or decision.

Linguistic aims

• V dictionary form/ V-ない form / V た form/ i-adj ～い　na-adjな　Nの -　ばあいは、
• V plain form / い-adjective のに
• な-adjective / Noun なのに
• V dictionary form / V てform / V たform -　ところです
• Vた form　ばかりです
• V dictionary form /V ないform / いadj ～い/ なadj /Nの　はずです

Examples

– で　電車(でんしゃ)が　止(と)まったは、会社(かいしゃ)に　泊(とま)ってください。
– や　地震(じしん)の　場合(ばあい)は、エレベーターを　使わないでください。
– 練習(れんしゅう)したのに、試合(しあい)に　負(ま)けてしまいました。
– は　日曜日(にちようび)なのに、かなければなりません。
– は　から　始(はじ)まるところです。
– 今　レポートを　書いているところです。
– スミスさんは　　結婚(けっこん)したばかりです。
– は　あした　届(とど)くはずです。

Vocabulary 

• At the hospital.
• Origins of Katakana words.

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapter 45 & 46

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

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 

Online Level 28 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 28 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 27 or a course of at least 324 class hours

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 aims

• Reporting someone’s speech or information from another source without introducing
  one’s own opinion.
• Expressing one’s opinion or assumption by observing a situation.
• Describe how one makes or lets someone do something, either by compulsion or giving
  permission.
• How to make a polite request, asking the listener to allow one to do something.

Linguistic aims

• Plain form そうです
• Verb plain form / いadj ようです
• なadj plain form　～な　ようです
• Noun plain form  ～の　ようです
• Causative verbs
• Causative verb てform　いただけませんか

Examples

– 天気(てんき)予報(よほう)によると　あしたは　暑(あつ)くなるそうです。
– となりの　部屋(へや)に　か　いるようです。
– 娘(むすめ)を　イギリスへ　させます。
– こどもに　ピアノを　わせます。
– すみませんが、あした　ませていただけませんか。

Vocabulary 

• Onomatopoeia　ぎおんご　ぎたいご
• Disciplineしつける　きたえる  What will you make to let your children do?

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 47 & 48

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 29 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 29 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 28 or a course of at least 336 class hours.

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 Overview

Communication aims

• Use Honorific Expressions and Respectful Expressions to show respect to the listener or
  the person being referred to. Use these expressions in situations such as (1) when talking
  to someone of higher status than oneself. (2) when talking about someone of higher status than oneself, and (3) when talking in a formal situation.
• Humble Expressions 1 are expressions that humbly refer to the speaker’s actions or someone associated with the speaker in order to show respect to the person towards which
  those actions are directed.
• Humble Expressions 2 are used to refer to the speaker’s actions or of his or her associations in a way that shows politeness towards the listener.

Grammar points

• Respectful verbs take the same form as passive verbs and are conjugated as Group 2
  verbs: example かかれます　かかれる　かかれない　かかれて
• おVます-form になります
• Special respectful verbs – Several verbs have special respectful equivalents, such as いら
  っしゃいます　召(め)し上(あ)がります
  お / ご ～ください
  お / ご ～します
  ごV（ Group 3）
• Special Humble Verbs 　伺う　お目にかかる

Examples

– 山田さんは ９時に 来られます。
– 先生は もう お帰(かえ)りになりました。
– 社長(しゃちょう)は 会議室(かいぎしつ)に いらっしゃいます。
-どうぞ お入(はい)りください。
– 忘れ物に ご注意(ちゅうい)ください。
-ご趣味(しゅみ)は 何ですか。
– お持(も)ちしましょうか。
– 私が ご案内(あんない)します。
– 部長(ぶちょう)の 奥様(おくさま)に お目にかかりました。
– 私は スミスと申(もう)します。

Vocabulary 

• Seasonal Events in Japan.
• How to write addresses on envelope and postcard

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Chapters 49 & 50

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

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 

Online Japanese Level 30 is an Upper Elementary Japanese course for students who have been studying the Japanese language for quite some time and who are wanting to progress to a more advanced level. Online Japanese Level 30 requires that you have previously studied Japanese Level 29 or a course of at least 348 class hours.

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 Overview

Communication aims

• At this level, revise key grammar points and refine conversation skills.
• Read and listen current news from NHK News Easy and discuss the topics. Debate
  style Role Play. Presentation by students.

Linguistic aims

• Chapter 26 to Chapter 50

Content based on the course book – Minna no Nihon-go Beginners Book 2*

Revision L & Chapter 26-50

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

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