Registration Open for 2025-2026

〰️

Registration Open for 2025-2026 〰️

Program Overview

Ready to learn Japanese? Join us!

We are excited to open registration for our Japanese Class for Grown-ups program 2025-2026!

Each course consists of 8 classes in hybrid style of in-person and online classes. We will focus on conversational language as well as cultural topics.

In this weekly course, you will learn ‘real’ Japanese outside of the Genki I textbook.

Courses are offered in Seasons 1-3. If a class conflicts with your schedule in Season 1, check to see if it’s available in a different season.

Upcoming Courses

Price:
$385 per course

  • Dates: Wednesdays
    September 10 - October 29

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    Learn the basics of Japanese language and culture in Genki 1, Chapters 1-2!

    We’ll cover greetings, sentence structure, numbers, classroom phrases, and reading hiragana and katakana. Topics include everyday expressions, location words, and currency—perfect for first-time learners.

  • Dates: Tuesdays
    September 9 - October 28

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    Designed for those with some basic exposure to Japanese, this class builds practical language skills for everyday life in Genki, Chapters 3-4. You’ll strengthen your understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and cultural basics while practicing reading and writing in hiragana, katakana, and simple kanji.

  • Dates: Tuesdays
    September 9 - October 28

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    Ideal for those comfortable with basic grammar and kana, this class expands your skills through real-life topics like festivals, food, and travel using Genki I, Chapters 5-6. You'll learn to use adjectives, the te-form, give directions, and build more natural conversation, all while deepening your kanji knowledge.

Season 1

Season 2

  • Dates: Wednesdays
    November 19 - January 28

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    Designed for those with some basic exposure to Japanese, this class builds practical language skills for everyday life in Genki I, chapters 3-4. You’ll strengthen your understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and cultural basics while practicing reading and writing in hiragana, katakana, and simple kanji.

  • Dates: Tuesdays
    November 18 - January 20

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    Ideal for those comfortable with basic grammar and kana, this class expands your skills through real-life topics like festivals, food, and travel using Genki I, chapters 5-6. You'll learn to use adjectives, the te-form, give directions, and build more natural conversation, all while deepening your kanji knowledge.

  • Dates: Wednesdays
    November 19 - January 28

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    For learners with a strong grasp of basic grammar and kana, this class uses Genki I, chapters 7-8, and focuses on more natural expression and everyday communication. Topics include letter writing, describing people, short forms, expressing opinions, and understanding casual speech alongside continued kanji development.

Season 3

  • Dates: Wednesdays
    February 11 - April 1

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    Learn the basics of Japanese language and culture in Genki I, Chapters 1-2!

    We’ll cover greetings, sentence structure, numbers, classroom phrases, and reading hiragana and katakana. Topics include everyday expressions, location words, and currency—perfect for first-time learners.

  • Dates: Wednesdays
    February 11 - April 1

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    Ideal for those comfortable with basic grammar and kana, this class expands your skills through real-life topics like festivals, food, and travel using Genki I, chapters 5-6. You'll learn to use adjectives, the te-form, give directions, and build more natural conversation, all while deepening your kanji knowledge.

  • Dates: Tuesdays
    February 10 - March 31

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    For learners with a strong grasp of basic grammar and kana, this class uses Genki I, chapters 7-8, and focuses on more natural expression and everyday communication. Topics include letter writing, describing people, short forms, expressing opinions, and understanding casual speech alongside continued kanji development.

  • Dates: Tuesdays
    February 10 - March 31

    Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

    In Genki I, Chapters 9-10, this class is for learners ready to dive deeper into grammar and culture. Explore traditional arts like Kabuki and folk tales like Kasajizo while building fluency with comparisons, diary writing, and more natural use of short forms. Continued kanji study supports growing reading confidence.