Lite Intensive Japanese Classes

Achieve full-time progress on a part-time schedule. Lite intensive courses mix the consistency of regular learning with the flexibility of our part-time courses. This class format is for students who want to advance their language ability but have limited time in their schedule.

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  • group size
    Max 8 Students
  • location
    Tokyo
  • date
    Flexible
  • focus
    Comprehensive

Achieve full-time progress on a part-time schedule



Lite Intensive Courses meet for 100 minutes 2x per week and offers a perfect balance between flexibility and intensity for working professionals.

Learn Japanese grammar and improve your reading and speaking skills while maintaining a healthy balance between learning progress and study commitment.

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Common Questions / FAQ


  • What is the difference between Lite Intensive Courses and Intensive Courses?

    Regular Intensive Courses meet for 3 hours 5x a week. Lite Intensive Courses meet for 100 minutes 2x a week. Lite Intensive Courses offer more flexibility in terms of scheduling and are recommended for working professionals looking to improve their Japanese while working.
  • Can I take Lite Intensive Courses while working?

    YES! Lite Intensive Courses are designed for working professionals looking to improve their Japanese while working. The class meets for 100 minutes 2x a week, allowing you to maintain a perfect balance between your studies and work life while still yielding incredible progress.
  • How much does the Lite Intensive Course cost?

    The course fee for the Lite Intensive Course is 32,000 yen + 1,000 yen materials fee per month.
Students studying Japanese
  • Lite Intensive Beginner 1

    If you are a complete beginner looking for a place to start, this course is for you.

    With a good balance between learning progress and study commitment, the Beginner 1 Lite Intensive Course gives you an introduction to Japanese.

    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Mon & Wed
        11:10 - 13:00
      • Mon & Wed
        19:10 - 21:00
      • Wed & Fri
        19:10 - 21:00
  • Lite Intensive Beginner 2

    Learn how to talk about yourself, your family, and your opinions in Japanese by taking this course!

    The Beginner 2 Lite Intensive Course covers grammar and vocabulary useful in simple everyday conversations as well as beginner-level kanji.

    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Mon & Thu
        19:10 - 21:00
      • Mon & Wed
        19:10 - 21:00
  • Lite Intensive Beginner 3

    Take your Japanese to the next level through this Lite Intensive Course!

    This course will help you get familiar with writing and speaking about yourself, your travels, your favorite movie, etc. using different phrases and vocabularies.
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Mon & Thur
        19:10 - 21:00
      • Tue & Fri
        19:10 - 21:00
  • Lite Intensive Beginner 4

    This course will give you an opportunity to further improve your Japanese speaking and writing.

    In this Beginner 4 Lite Intensive Course, you will learn how to give advice to someone, ask for a favor, and better express your feelings.
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Tue & Thu
        19:10 - 21:00
      • Mon & Thu
        19:10 - 21:00
  • Lite Intensive Beginner 5

    Learn how to form more complex sentences through this Lite Intensive Beginner 5 Course!

    This course focuses on connecting sentences and expressing your emotions and tendencies through use of more difficult phrases.
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Tue & Fri
        9:10 - 11:00
      • Tue & Thu
        19:10 - 21:00
  • Lite Intensive Beginner 6

    The Beginner 6 Lite Intensive Course offers an introduction to Japanese honorifics and keigo necessary to thrive in a formal setting.

    Not only that, this course also focuses on how to use causative verbs, talk about conditions, and give commands!
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Mon & Wed
        19:10 - 21:00
      • Tue & Thu
        19:10 - 21:00
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Intermediate

Next: Advanced
A Japanese teacher giving Japanese lesson to two students
  • Lite Intensive Intermediate 1

    Take your Japanese to the intermediate-level by enrolling in this course!

    By the end of this Intermediate 1 Lite Intensive Course, you will be able to talk about your childhood, make recommendations, tell your own stories, and effectively talk about your opinions and reasons for them.
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
  • Lite Intensive Intermediate 3

    In this Lite Intensive Intermediate 3 Course, you will learn more complex grammar points and vocabulary and practice using them by talking about your culture and lifestyle.

    The course also offers you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with giving speeches and presentations entirely in Japanese!
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Mon & Wed
        19:10 - 21:00
  • Lite Intensive Intermediate 4

    The Lite Intensive Intermediate 4 Course focuses on assisting students in developing not only grammar and kanji knowledge, but also listening, interviewing, and speaking skills using long complex sentences.

    You will be given the opportunity to interview someone you know and speak about what you hear entirely in Japanese.
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Mon & Wed
        19:10 - 21:00
      • Tue & Thu
        19:10 - 21:00
  • Lite Intensive Intermediate 5

    In this Intermediate 5 Lite Intensive Course, you will focus on conversational training and practice both casual and formal ways to say something in certain situations.

    You will also read and listen to intermediate-level passages and interviews and learn how to respond to them.
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Tue & Thu
        19:10 - 21:00
      • Mon & Wed
        19:10 - 21:00
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Advanced

Next: Business
  • Lite Intensive Advanced 1

    This is a transitional course aimed at students who want to study advanced Japanese. Here, you will start to discuss specialized topics and learn how to defend your arguments.

  • Lite Intensive Advanced 2

    This is the next-level prep course after Advanced 1, further bridging you to the Japanese advanced course. At this point, you’re able to make complaints and give advice and suggestions in more detail using reasons and complex sentence structure.

    The focus is on understanding abstract contents on Japanese issues. Expect debate practices, speech sessions and mock conversation sessions about complex topics.
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Tue & Thu
        19:10 - 21:00
  • Lite Intensive Advanced 3

    In the advanced Japanese course, the class will cover more abstract content that will allow you to follow sophisticated conversations, make negotiations and professional requests.
  • Lite Intensive Advanced 4

    You will further the etiquette of doing business in Japanese, which includes setting-specific expressions on professional situations. You'll also learn to talk about complex topics and a variety of themes using abstract vocabulary
  • Lite Intensive Advanced 5

    By the end of this course, you can hold your own opinion when participating in discussions and complicated talks. Our teachers will also context-heavy topics, like Japanese news, politics and current global events

    Your grammar and vocabulary will become proficient enough that you will be able to speak in-depth and objectively with native Japanese speakers.
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
      • Mon & Wed
        19:10 - 21:00
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Business

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  • Lite Intensive Business 1

    If you are looking for a career in Japan, this Business 1 Lite Intensive Course is a must.

    By learning how to formally introduce yourself, ask for favors, participate in discussions, make phone calls, and schedule appointments in a business setting, you can prepare yourself for a bright future in Japan!
    • Tokyo - Iidabashi Station
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Course Fees

  • ¥10,000 registration fee for new students
  • *Plus cost of materials
Monthly Subscription
Lite Intensive
100 Minutes
2x per week
Course Price

¥32,000 / Month

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