TUFS Open Academy Online Japanese Language Course (2021 Summer Course)

TUFS Open Academy Online Japanese Language Course

  • Course Type: Real-time online class
  • Course Period: July, 2021 – October, 2021 (15 classes, 90 min. each)
  • Course Day & Hour: Friday, 8pm-9:30pm JST
  • Media: Zoom, Google Classroom
  • Course Fees: JPY34,000 (study materials fee included)
  • Application Period: May 20, 2021 – May 31, 2021
  • Course Guide & Regulations:

What is “TUFS Open Academy Online Japanese Language Course”?

“I want to study Japanese, but there is no opportunity to do so.” ”I want to speak Japanese more fluently when speaking with Japanese people.” Have you ever thought like this before? These concerns are not uncommon among people who are not in an environment where they can try speaking Japanese or who want to master the Japanese language. The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) Open Academy is now offering Online Japanese Language Courses that can be taken at home from anywhere in the world.

About the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

The Tokyo University of Foreign Studies has a history of over 120 years. Based on its long history, TUFS continues to play an important role as one of the hubs of international academic research and exchange in Japan. In addition, it is one of the largest Japanese language institutions in Japan, having accepted many international exchange students from all over the world and provided them with a high standard of Japanese language education.

Courses Offered (8 different levels, 1 course for each level)

Level Course Content Eligible Participants Details
Elementary 1

Japanese Elementary 1 is an introductory course for those who are studying Japanese for the first time. The goal of the course is to acquire basic Japanese skills, mainly through conversation practice.

Course Focus: Speaking & Listening

People who are learning Japanese for the first time.

→Level Check is not required.

Elementary 2

Japanese Elementary 2 is a beginner’s course for those who have studied Japanese before. The goal is to improve Japanese language skills learned in the first half of the elementary level, mainly through conversation practice.

Course Focus: Speaking & Listening

Those who have studied introductory Japanese.

Level check for Elementary 2

Pre-Intermediate 1

Japanese Pre-Intermediate 1 is for students who have completed the elementary level course. The goal is to improve Japanese language skills beyond the elementary level, mainly through conversation practice.

Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading

Those who have completed the elementary level of study

Level check for Pre-Intermediate 1

Pre-Intermediate 2

Japanese Pre-Intermediate 2 is for students who have been studying at the pre-intermediate level for a short period of time. The goal of this course is to acquire pre-intermediate Japanese skills mainly through conversation practice.

Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading

Those who have studied at a pre-intermediate level for a short period of time.

Level check for Pre-Intermediate 2

Intermediate 1

Japanese Intermediate 1 is for students who have completed the pre-intermediate level of study. In addition to the study of words, grammar, and conversational expressions, students will acquire an intermediate level of Japanese language skills through the study of social and cultural themes.

Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading

Those who have completed the pre-intermediate level of study.

Level check for Intermediate 1

Intermediate 2

Japanese Intermediate 2 is for students who have been studying at the intermediate level for a short period of time. Through the study of social and cultural themes as well as the study of words, grammar, and conversational expressions, students will acquire the ability to use Japanese at a higher intermediate level.

Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading

Those who have studied at an intermediate level for a short period of time.

Level check for Intermediate 2

Advanced 1

Japanese Advanced 1 is for students who have completed the intermediate level of study. In addition to acquiring general knowledge of the Japanese language, culture and society, the course aims to help students acquire a pre-advanced level of Japanese language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).

Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading

Those who have completed the intermediate level of study.

Level check for Advanced 1

Advanced 2

Japanese Advanced 2 is for students who have studied at an advanced level for a short period of time. In addition to acquiring general knowledge of the Japanese language, culture and society, the course aims to help students acquire an advanced level of Japanese language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).

Course Focus: Speaking, Listening & Reading

Those who have studied at an advanced level for a short period of time.

Level check for Advanced 2

Course Schedule

All classes (at different levels) will be held simultaneously.

Period Day Hour
July 2nd, 2021 – Oct. 22nd, 2021 Friday
*No classes on July 23rd and August 13th
8pm – 9:30 pm JST

Certificate of Attendance

Certificate of attendance can be issed upon request.
Please request it on the application form.

Preparing for Online Classes

Please check the link below for details about needed system environment and prepare it on your own.

* Participants may not use university facility, Wi-Fi or digital devices.

Application

Please read carefully the Course Guide. If you wish to take a level other than Elementary 1, take the level check test and apply from the link below.

Once you have signed up for a course, you cannot change after it has started. There are also no refunds. Read the course descriptions carefully and take the online level check test (provided above) to find out your appropriate level before applying.

  • Application period: 10 am, May 20th, 2021 – 11:59 pm, May 31st, 2021 (JST)

*All courses follow a first come, first served policy. Applications will be closed once each course reaches maximum capacity.

Level Application URL Fee Capacity
Elementary 1 https://forms.gle/ky74Csz6HYNjfcyD9
*Application will close at midnight, May 31st, 2021
JPY34,000 for each course (level) 15
Elementary 2 15
Pre-Intermediate 1 15
Pre-Intermediate 2 15
Intermediate 1 20
Intermediate 2 20
Advanced 1 20
Advanced 2 20

Waiting List

We can put you on a waiting list if the application for your desired level is already closed. Please fill out the form below to be on the list. Please note that we will be in contact with you only if there is a cancellation and an opening for you.
Waiting List Form: https://forms.gle/BHGRyoBpJpk1KzJ16

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for Open Academy FAQ can be read in the below links on your preferred language.

Contacts

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (欧宝体育平台_欧宝体育在线-app下载)
TUFS Open Academy Office (responsible for online Japanese Language Courses)

Mail Address: : 3-11-1 Asahi-cho, Fuchu-shi 183-8534 Japan
E-mail: oa-jpclass[at]tufs.ac.jp

*When you have questions, please contact us by e-mail.
*Please replace [at] with @.
*We do not provide technical support for online courses. Please read the instructions carefully and complete the procedure by yourself.

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