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September 15, 2014

Study Japanese in Tokyo: Coto student profile #2 Nadine

This time we talked to Nadine from Belgium who has worked in Japan for five years, and who is now married and has a seven month old baby with a Japanese man. We asked how she managed her time studying Japanese and how improving her Japanese completely revolutionized her life in Japan.

September 6, 2014

Study Japanese in Japan #4 Erika

Erika came to Japan from Peru in 2003 and has since been studying Japanese while working and trying to advance her career. We asked her how her Japanese has developed since she started lessons with Coto (formerly ILS).

August 22, 2014

Study Japanese in Tokyo – Coto Student profile #3 Sven

As part of our new series of interviews with students, we talk with Sven from Germany about the difference of studying Japanese in Germany and in Japan.

August 5, 2014

Study Japanese in Tokyo – Coto student profile #1 Andrew F

In our first interview series we talk to Andrew Freeling from America about what it's like to study Japanese in a classroom compared to studying by himself online.

April 13, 2013

ILS made my Japanese learning experience extremely enjoyable!

★Introducing testimonials from student’s of ILS (Iidabashi Language School) before it became Coto Japanese Academy “ILS made my Japanese learning experience extremely enjoyable!” Tanmayee/ India / Elementary Life in Tokyo is amazing and with a little extra effort on your japanese language skills it becomes even more interesting. I am delighted to have found Coto Japanese Academy (formerly ILS, […]

April 2, 2013

Best place to learn Japanese in central Tokyo

★Introducing testimonials from student’s of ILS (Iidabashi Language School) before it became Coto Japanese Academy “Best place to learn Japanese in central Tokyo” Joseph Tame / UK, Advanced level/ Nihongo Plus!/ Japanese Explanation Training, Talk about current issues, Nihongo Cafe. Whilst it’s very easy to live in city like Tokyo without speaking much Japanese, it goes without saying that […]

February 7, 2013

The best Japanese Language school if you want to improve quickly! – Aala Kanzali

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★Introducing testimonials from student’s of ILS (Iidabashi Language School) before it became Coto Japanese Academy “100% sure, the best Japanese language school if you want to improve quickly!” – Aala Kanzali What do I have to say about Coto Japanese Academy (formerly ILS, Coto Language Academy): simply that it is maybe, no excuse, 100% sure, the best […]

December 30, 2012

"I could communicate in Japanese after just 3 weeks!" Igor san

★Introducing testimonials from student’s of ILS (Iidabashi Language School) before it became Coto Japanese Academy “I could communicate in Japanese after just 3 weeks” Private Lessons / Elementary /Bosnia and Herzegovina I’ve always been interested in Japanese history, culture and economy, but my first visit to Tokyo in July 2010 made me very serious about my intentions […]

November 2, 2012

After the Japanese intensive course my life is now less stressful – Jasper

After the Japanese intensive course my life is now less stressful – Jasper san “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you will look back and realise they were big things” – Kurt Vonnegut, Author. BEFORE THE JAPANESE INTENSIVE COURSE I have spoken to my local dry cleaning lady before but I found […]

October 23, 2012

I think Iidabashi Japanese School is different in the way they treat students

★Introducing testimonials from student’s of ILS (Iidabashi Language School) before it became Coto Japanese Academy I think Iidabashi Japanese School is different in the way they treat students Paola Andrea Martinez / Columbia/ Nihongo Plus, Private lessons Mi experiencia en este colegio ha sido muy buena, porque ademas de aprender la gramatica necesaria para poder comunicarse he podido […]

October 22, 2012

I am no longer living in that small English bubble in Tokyo #Martin

★Introducing testimonials from student’s of ILS (Iidabashi Language School) before it became Coto Japanese Academy “I am no longer living in that small English bubble in Tokyo” Private lesson/ Nihongo cafe Before joining Iidabashi Language School, I had become rather cynical about Japanese language learning in Japan. I had tried studying in a variety of settings: language […]

October 19, 2012

It's not just a Japanese Language school, but more a learning community – Alan san

★Introducing testimonials from student’s of ILS (Iidabashi Language School) before it became Coto Japanese Academy It’s not just a Japanese Language school, but more a learning community Alan Fisher / Private lessons/ Group lessons Hi, my name is Alan Fisher and I have been involved with the Iidabashi Japanese Language School (ILS) since I arrived in Japan […]

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Study Japanese in Tokyo: Coto student profile #2 Nadine

Study Japanese in Japan #4 Erika

Study Japanese in Tokyo – Coto Student profile #3 Sven

Study Japanese in Tokyo – Coto student profile #1 Andrew F

ILS made my Japanese learning experience extremely enjoyable!

Best place to learn Japanese in central Tokyo

The best Japanese Language school if you want to improve quickly! – Aala Kanzali

"I could communicate in Japanese after just 3 weeks!" Igor san

After the Japanese intensive course my life is now less stressful – Jasper

I think Iidabashi Japanese School is different in the way they treat students

I am no longer living in that small English bubble in Tokyo #Martin

It's not just a Japanese Language school, but more a learning community – Alan san

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