Part Time Japanese Lessons in Tokyo - Improve your Japanese Speaking
Improve your Japanese speaking and conversation ability – As well as Grammar, Kanji, and anything else. Choose classes by topic.
Part-time Japanese Courses in Tokyo
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- About Part-time Lessons
- Course Fees & Pricing
- Beginner
- Upper Beginner
- Intermediate to Advanced
- JLPT Prep Courses
- How to Enroll
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Course Details
About
Our part-time Japanese lessons are designed for busy students who want to create a short-term or long-term customized study schedule. Students are able to sign up for a combination of classes that match their level and interest.
Starting from the beginner level all the way up to advanced, our conversation based lessons are specifically created to help improve every aspect of your life in Japan!
We also offer part-time JLPT courses. Passing an upper-level JLPT will greatly improve your career opportunities in Japan.
Our professionally trained instructors will help you reach your JLPT goals while creating an engaging class environment. The lessons will focus on improving your grammar and reading comprehension from N3 to N1 level.
Our students have seen faster improvements with our course than attempting to study on their own.
Options for short-term courses and long-term courses available as well.
If this matches your need for a part-time Japanese course we highly encourage you to contact us.
If you would like to directly enroll in a course or get more information - please fill out our inquiry form at the bottom of this page!
We also offer a free level check and interview which you can book by visiting this page.
Course Fees
- One time ¥10,000 registration fee for new students
- Material fee is extra
Beginner
Course Title: Practical Japanese for Beginners
Level: Beginner (JLPT N5)
You will start by learning Japanese skills for everyday use. Since you'll be studying vocabulary for times and places, as well as basic grammar, you'll be able to create simple sentences by yourself.
Schedule
Morning Course
- Monday 9:10-11:00
Evening Course
- Monday 19:10 - 21:00
- Tuesday 19:10 - 21:00
- Wednesday 19:10 - 21:00
- Thursday 19:10 - 21:00
Week End Course
- Saturday 10:10 - 12:00
- Saturday 13:10 - 15:00
- Saturday 14:10 - 16:00
Course Title: Active Basic Japanese Grammar A&B
Level: Beginner (JLPT N5)
This is the foundation to be able to communicate in Japanese and the goal is that you'll be able to to use basic conjugated forms and speak naturally.
Schedule
Morning Course
- Tuesday & Thursday 9:10 - 11:00
- Wednesday & Friday 9:10 - 11:00
Daytime Course
- Monday 13:10 - 15:00
Evening Course
- Monday 19:10 - 21:00
- Tuesday 19:10 - 21:00
- Wednesday 19:10 - 21:00
- Thursday 19:10 - 21:00
- Friday 19:10 - 21:00
Weekend Course
- Saturday 10:10 - 12:00
- Saturday 13:10 - 15:00
- Saturday 15:10 - 17:00
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Upper Beginner
Course Title: Effective Drill Training
Level: Beginner to Upper Beginner (N5 - N4)
This class will help students improve their quick-response ability and build their confidence. Students use a series of specially designed drills and speaking training to improve their communication ability.
Schedule
Daytime Course
- Tuesday 13:10 - 14:00
- Thursday 13:10 - 14:00
Evening Course
- Monday 19:10 - 20:00
- Wednesday 19:10 - 20:00
Course Title: Conversation Level-up
Level: Beginner to Upper Beginner (N5 - N4)
In this class you will practice making conversation about a variety of topics. You will improve your vocabulary and ability to converse smoothly.
Schedule
Daytime Course
- Tuesday 14:10 - 15:00
- Thursday 14:10 - 15:00
Evening Course
- Monday 20:10 - 21:00
- Wednesday 20:10 - 21:00
Course Title: Essential Grammar and Conversation
Level: Upper Beginner (N4)
You'll be able to convey your wishes, ask for permission while giving a reason, study assumptive expressions and express your feelings or things that happened more accurately.
Schedule
Morning Course
- Thursday 11:10 -13:00
Daytime Course
- Monday 13:10 - 15:00
Evening Course
- Monday 19:10 - 21:00
- Tuesday 19:10 - 21:00
- Wednesday 19:10 - 21:00
- Thursday 19:10 - 21:00
- Friday 19:10 - 21:00
Weekend Course
- Saturday 10:10 -12:00
- Saturday 13:10 -15:00
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Intermediate to Advanced
Course Title: Bridge to Intermediate
Level: Upper Beginner (JLPT N4 - N3 )
This course focuses on the core basic sentence patterns, improving vocabulary for a variety of daily situations, and building longer sentences through combinations. The class enables students to apply and make the most of these abilities.
Schedule
Morning Course
- Tuesday 9:10 - 11:00
- Friday 9:10 - 11:00
Evening Course
- Tuesday 19:10 - 21:00
- Thursday 19:10 - 21:00
Weekend Course
- Saturday 14:10 - 16:00
Course Title: Natural and Fluent Japanese Communication 1
Level: Intermediate (JLPT N3)
The goal of this course is to acquire a broad spectrum of vocabulary and freely use it in numerous sentence patterns during conversations, so you'll be able to speak about general things in Japanese only.
Schedule
Morning Course
- Tuesday 9:10 - 11:00
Daytime Course
- Tuesday 13:10 - 15:00
- Friday 14:10 - 16:00
Evening Course
- Monday 19:10 - 21:00
- Wednesday 19:10 - 21:00
- Thursday 19:10 - 21:00
Weekend Course
- Saturday 10:10 - 12:00
- Saturday 13:10 - 15:00
- Saturday 14:10 - 16:00
Course Title: Natural and Fluent Japanese Communication 2
Level: Intermediate (JLPT N2)
The goal of this course is to acquire a broad spectrum of vocabulary and freely use it in numerous sentence patterns during conversations, so you'll be able to speak about general things in Japanese only.
Schedule
Daytime Course
- Monday 14:10 - 15:00
Evening Course
- Wednesday 20:10 - 21:00
Weekend Course
- Saturday 11:10 -12:00
- Saturday 14:10-15:00
Course Title: Business Japanese
Level: Upper Intermediate (JLPT N3 - N2)
Learn the etiquette and vernacular of doing business in Japan. You will learn basic formal expressions(basic keigo) , setting-specific expressions on business situation in Japan.
Schedule
Evening Course
- Tuesday 19:10 - 21:00
Course Title: Japanese Explanation Training
Level: Upper Intermediate to Advanced (JLPT N2)
We recommend this course for anyone who can communicate using only Japanese, but feel they have problems with detailed explanations.
Schedule
Morning Course
- Friday 9:10 - 10:00 (Upper Intermediate)
Daytime Course
- Monday 13:10 - 14:00 (Upper Intermediate)
Evening Course
- Tuesday 19:10-20:00 (Advanced)
- Wednesday 19:10 - 20:00 (Upper Intermediate)
- Thursday 19:10 - 20:00 (Advanced)
Weekend Course
- Saturday 10:10 - 11:00 (Upper Intermediate)
- Saturday 13:10 - 14:00 (Upper Intermediate)
- Saturday 13:10 - 14:00 (Advanced)
Course Title: Read and Discuss Current Events
Level: Upper Intermediate to Advanced (JLPT N2)
This class focuses on having conversations in Japanese about current events. You will acquire a natural sounding vocabulary and broaden your communication skills.
Schedule
Morning Course
- Friday 10:10 - 11:00 (Upper Intermediate)
Evening Course
- Tuesday 20:10 - 21:00 (Advanced)
- Thursday 20:10 - 21:00 (Advanced)
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JLPT
Level: N3
The ability to understand Japanese used in many common everyday situations.
Comprehension
- Kanji: 650
- Vocabulary: 3750
- Able to read and understand most written materials concerning everyday topics.
- Able to grasp summary information such as newspaper headlines.
Schedule
Daytime Course
- Monday Grammar: 15:10 - 16:00
- Textbook:『TRY! 日本語能力試験 N3 文法から伸ばす日本語』
- Monday Reading: 16:10 - 17:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『N3文法スピードマスター』/Jul.-Dec.『実力アップ!日本語能力試験 N3 読む』
Evening Course
- Monday Reading: 19:10 - 20:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『スピードマスター N3 読解』/Jul.-Dec.『実力アップ!日本語能力試験 N3 読む』
- Monday Grammar: 20:10 - 21:00
- Textbook:『TRY! 日本語能力試験 N3 文法から伸ばす日本語』
- Tuesday Grammar: 18:40 - 19:30
- Textbook:『新完全マスター 文法 日本語能力試験 N3』
- Tuesday Reading: 19:40 - 20:30
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『実力アップ!日本語能力試験 N3 読む』/Jul.-Dec.『新完全マスター 読解 日本語能力試験 N3』
- Thursday Reading: 19:10 - 20:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『新完全マスター 読解 日本語能力試験 N3』/Jul.-Dec.『スピードマスター N3 読解』
- Thursday Grammar: 20:10 - 21:00
- Textbook:『スピードマスター N3 文法』
Level: N2
Can read written materials and understand conversations at natural speed.
Comprehension
- Kanji: 1000
- Vocabulary: 6000
- Able to read and understand complex written materials in newspapers and magazines.
- Able to understand orally conversations and news reports, spoken at nearly natural speed.
Schedule
Daytime Course
- Friday Grammar: 13:10-14:00
- Textbook:『日本語総まとめ N2 文法』
- Friday Reading: 14:10-15:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『新完全マスター 読解 日本語能力試験 N2』/Jul.-Dec.『スピードマスター N2 読解』
Evening Course
- Monday Grammar: 19:10 - 20:00
- Textbook:『TRY! 日本語能力試験 N2 文法から伸ばす日本語』
- Monday Reading: 20:10 - 21:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『新完全マスター 読解 日本語能力試験 N2』/Jul.-Dec.『日本語能力試験 N2 読解 必修パターン』
- Tuesday Grammar: 19:10 - 20:00
- Textbook:『スピードマスター N2 文法』
- Tuesday Reading: 20:10 - 21:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『日本語能力試験 N2 読解 必修パターン』/Jul.-Dec.『新完全マスター 読解 日本語能力試験 N2』
Weekend Course
- Saturday Grammar: 14:10 - 15:00
- Textbook:『新完全マスター 文法 日本語能力試験 N2』
- Saturday Reading: 15:10 - 16:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『スピードマスター N2 読解』/Jul.-Dec.『新完全マスター 読解 日本語能力試験 N2』
Level: N1
The ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances.
Comprehension
- Kanji: 2000
- Vocabulary: 10000
- Able to read writings with logical complexity and/or abstract writings on a variety of topics, such as newspaper editorials and critiques, and comprehend both their structures and contents.
- Able to read written materials with profound contents on various topics and follow their narratives as well as understand the intent of the writers comprehensively.
Schedule
Evening Course
- Monday Grammar: 19:10 - 20:00
- Textbook:『日本語総まとめ N1 文法』
- Monday Reading: 20:10 - 21:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『日本語能力試験 N1 読解 必修パターン』/Jul.-Dec.『新完全マスター 読解 日本語能力試験 N1』
- Friday Grammar: 19:10 - 20:00
- Textbook:『スピードマスター N1 文法』
- Friday Reading: 20:10 - 21:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『日本語能力試験 徹底トレーニング N1 読解』/Jul.-Dec.『スピードマスター N1 読解』
Weekend Course
- Saturday Grammar: 14:10 - 15:00
- Textbook:『新完全マスター 文法 日本語能力試験 N1』
- Saturday Reading: 15:10 - 16:00
- Textbook: Jan.-Jun.『新完全マスター 読解 日本語能力試験 N1』/Jul.-Dec.『日本語能力試験 徹底トレーニング N1 読解』
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How to Enroll
If you’d like to get started with our Japanese lessons - the first step is to visit us for a free level check and consultation.
You can schedule that by visiting https://www.cotoacademy.com/contact and sending us a contact inquiry - or by visiting https://cotoacademy.com/free-level-check-and-consultation/ and booking an appointment directly on the calendar.