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Find a Japanese course that perfectly fits your desired schedule, lesson structure, course level, personal interests, and goals!
Are you a busy individual looking to study Japanese on the side? Do you want to improve your Japanese conversation skill through engaging, conversation-based lessons? Do you want to expand your Japanese vocabulary while having fun?
If you answered “yes” to at least one of the questions above, check out Coto’s part-time courses available at our schools in Tokyo and Yokohama.
What are our part-time Japanese courses?
Coto’s part-time courses are small-group lessons designed for all levels of Japanese learners. They are perfect for those who are looking for a flexible schedule and lesson plan that perfectly fit their interests and desired results.
The part-time courses are
- Topic-based – different part-time courses include classes focusing on vocabulary and sentence patterns, those focusing on explanation training, those aimed to strengthen your business Japanese, etc.;
- Conversation-based – all courses focus on developing and improving Japanese speaking skills through broadening vocabulary and grammar knowledge and learning how to apply them to everyday conversations; and
- Small-group lessons – all courses are conducted in small groups of no more than 8 students, which allows for an engaging learning environment.
Through engaging classes and conversational exercises with teachers and other Japanese learners, Coto’s part-time lessons will surely grow your Japanese speaking ability as well as your love for the Japanese language.
Who are part-time courses for?
Anyone looking to improve their Japanese ability, especially speaking! By focusing on conversational practice and exercises with professional instructors and peers, these courses will transform you into a better Japanese speaker. If your goal is to be able to freely talk about topics completely in Japanese, our part-time courses will yield satisfiable results!
Furthermore, the part-time courses are for Japanese learners ranging from complete beginners to intermediate and advanced speakers, as well as those preparing for the JLPT. You can find a course that matches your own Japanese level, even if you are a complete beginner or have just started learning Japanese recently.
Part-time lessons are also good for Japanese learners who want to create a short-term or long-term customized study schedule. You are able to choose your desired lesson plans and sign up for a combination of part-time classes that suit your Japanese level and personal goals. Even if you are not sure of your goals, our wide selection of part-time courses will help you discover your interests and what you would like to focus on.
In addition, Coto’s part-time courses are also suitable for those with a busy schedule. Because part-time courses are offered frequently on weekdays and weekends in the mornings, daytime, and evenings, you can easily find a class that will perfectly fit your schedule even while working. If you want to make use of your free time, enroll in our part-time courses!
What types of part-time courses are available?
Coto offers many courses for students with different Japanese levels, interests, and goals.
Beginner level courses:
- Practical Japanese for Beginners
- Active Basic Japanese Grammar A&B
Upper-beginner-level courses:
- Effective Drill Training
- Conversation Level-Up
- Essential Grammar and Conversation
Intermediate-level to advanced-level courses:
- Bridge to Intermediate
- Natural and Fluent Japanese Communications 1
- Natural and Fluent Japanese Communications 2
- Business Japanese
- Japanese Explanation Training
- Keigo Training
JLPT courses:
- JLPT Level N3
For more details and information on the focus and lesson content of each of the above-mentioned courses, visit our Part-time Courses page.
How long are part-time courses?
Most courses meet once a week and are 110 minutes long, but some are 50 minutes long, depending on the course you choose.
More information is on our Part-time Courses page.
When do part-time courses meet?
Most courses are available on weekdays as well as weekends in the mornings, daytime, and evenings. You can easily find a time that best works for your schedule even while working.
You can enroll in more than one course simultaneously and build your own study schedule! For example, if you are a Japanese beginner wanting to study basic Japanese skills and conjugations, you can take a Practical Japanese for Beginners course on Monday mornings while also going to an Active Basic Japanese Grammar A&B course on Wednesday evenings.
Click here for a more detailed schedule for each type of part-time courses at Tokyo and Yokohama schools.
How much do part-time courses cost?
For part-time lessons, you can pay monthly for monthly subscription or purchase a package plan. Below are the costs in detail.
Monthly subscription costs:
- ¥18,000 for 8 lessons / month (2 lessons / week)
- ¥32,000 for 16 lessons / month (4 lessons / week)
Package plan costs:
- ¥40,000 for 16 lessons / 6 months
- ¥76,800 for 32 lessons / 8 months
- ¥110,400 for 48 lessons / 12 months
- ¥211,200 for 96 lessons / 14 months
*New students must pay a one-time registration fee of ¥10,000 in addition to the above-mentioned costs.
*Fees for new materials and resources are not included in these costs.
Student testimonials
What do our students at Coto say about our part-time courses?
We were looking for a friendly school that offers a rather flexible timetable (weekends and midday classes) & Coto Academy is recommended. Teachers and staff offer programs that are demanding and encourage at the same time. Plus classes are small, it’s a great place to learn Japanese!
– Susi
My evening part-time classes fit perfectly into my work schedule, and thanks to Coto I was able to reach advanced levels of Japanese and pass the JLPT.
– Brenda
We will be waiting for you at our schools in Tokyo and Yokohama!
