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The school I went to, KCP, had mainly 18-19 year olds and some ~21-22 year olds from China and Korea, mostly people studying to get into a Japanese university.
If you are roughly N3 now, an entire year will probably boost you to practical fluency. Just make sure you don't go to a JLPT or business-oriented school but one with a focus on conversation. This is a better question for r/japanlife and the answer is most definitely yes.
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Our school is thinking of trying Japanese. Where should we start?
1. Why not arrange a taster session at your school through our Japanese Taster for Schools (JTS) Programme, so that you and your students can find out first-hand what it is like to learn Japanese? Volunteers introduce basic Japanese language such as numbers and greetings in a fun and interactive way. You can read about past JTS visits to schools here, and book a Japanese taster at your own school here. 2. Try holding a Japan Day. In addition to the JTS programme, the Japan Foundation has plen...
How many schools teach Japanese?
You can see the full list of establishments in the UK teaching Japanese here. This figure includes those teaching within the curriculum as well as those teaching it as an extra-curricular subject. The majority of schools teaching Japanese are secondary schools, but this number also includes an increasing number of primary schools. The teaching of Japanese in UK schools, especially primary schools, has been growing over the last decade.
What is the set-up of Japanese in UK schools?
This varies a lot between schools. Many schools offer Japanese as an extra-curricular subject. For others, Japanese is taught within the curriculum, in the same way as other languages. Other schools don’t teach it regularly but offer taster sessions. Primary schools that teach Japanese often use many Japan-related ideas across the curriculum. Sometimes the Japanese teacher is a full-time teacher who teaches other subjects (often other languages). Sometimes the teacher is not based at the scho...
How can we get hold of Japanese resources?
Our book loan service holds books and audio-visual materials for teaching and learning Japanese, and is the only one in the UK dedicated to Japanese language education. Teachers of Japanese at institutions can join the book loan service as full members. We also offer a loan-by-post service. Finally we have many free online resourcesfor all levels, from primary school pupils to advanced adult learners. Finally, you can buy resources from these Japanese bookshops in the UK.
Which textbook should I use?
Although we don’t endorse particular textbooks, we do offer lists of resources that are suitable for different levels, such as primary, GCSE, A-level, and resources for starters. Click here to view these lists. In addition, our Japanese Language Resource Officer and language advisors would be happy to advise you on the contents of resources, to help you find ones that are suitable for your needs. Click here for contact details.
Where can I buy Japanese books?
JP Books Email: info@jpbooks.co.uk Japan Centre Bookshop Japan Centre 35b Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4EA Tel: 020 3405 1246 Email: bookshop_manager@japancentre.com
Can our students take any exams in Japanese?
Yes. Japanese exams that are commonly taken by school students in the UK include GCSE, AS, A2 and IB. Click herefor more details about these exams.
What exams are available for adult learners of Japanese?
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a popular exam among adult learners of Japanese. The test is available at five levels and is held twice a year in London and Edinburgh. For information about other Japanese exams, click here. Back to top
Is there any funding available to support Japanese at our school?
Yes! The Japan Foundation's Japanese Language Local Project Support Programmeenables schools and other institutions to apply for up to £3,000 to fund Japanese language-related projects. Additionally, the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation offer funding for various Japan-related projects and exchanges. The Japan Society Small Grantsare grants to support small-scale projects and events taking place in the UK. Monetary awards are also available for selected...
How can I set up an exchange with a school in Japan?
The Japan Society locates partner schools in Japan and supports both UK and Japanese schools as they develop their exchange activities. This includes language support for exchange between students using the bilingual Japan UK LIVE!website, to enable them to communicate freely and creatively. Many organisations offer funding for projects with Japanese partner schools. Back to top
Do you have a list of schools teaching Japanese?
Yes! Click here to see it.
How can I get in touch with other schools teaching Japanese?
Click here to see a list of schools in the UK that teach Japanese. Click here to sign up to JLE-UK, our email discussion list for teachers of Japanese and others interested in this area.
I want advice on teaching some difficult grammar points in Japanese. Can you help?
Certainly! Our Japanese language advisors would be delighted to answer your questions and give you advice. Click here for contact details. You may also find it useful to sign up to our email discussion list, JLE-UK, and ask other teachers of Japanese for their advice.
I'm teaching Japanese, but my Japanese is very rusty. Can you help?
If you would like information on Japanese courses, please click here. If you would like to find out about private tutors, evening or part-time courses in your area, or links to help you learn Japanese, please click here. For teachers who are learning Japanese at the beginner level, we have just launched a brand new website offering free courses in basic Japanese, Minato.
What courses do you offer for teachers of Japanese?
We run and co-organise many different courses for teachers of Japanese, Please visit our events page to find out about upcoming events. For teachers who are learning Japanese at the beginner level, we have just launched a brand new website offering free courses in basic Japanese, Minato. Back to top
How can I become a Japanese teacher in a UK school?
Click here to download the guidelines and information about qualifications needed in order to teach Japanese in a UK school. There is a Japanese version available here
Is it possible to teach Japanese full-time?
Although the number of schools offering Japanese has been increasing, only a very small number of schools have enough Japanese on the curriculum to merit appointing a full-time teacher just for Japanese. However, there are many full-time secondary teachers who teach Japanese as one of their main subjects, usually alongside other languages. Other teachers offer Japanese part-time at several different schools.
How can I get more experience of teaching Japanese in the UK?
Speakers of Japanese can join our Japanese Taster for Schools volunteer programme, and gain experience of running Japanese language tasters in schools.
Do you run any courses for Japanese learners?
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai has released the Japanese language learning platform, JF Japanese e-Learning Minatoin order to provide an opportunity to study Japanese for all those people in the world who may wish to begin learning, but cannot attend an actual Japanese language school. The main course of Minato is the Marugoto Japanese Online Course, which we recommend for those who wish to comprehensively learn about the Japanese language and culture. With this cour...
Where else can I study Japanese in the UK?
Click hereto view lists of UK schools and adult education institutions that offer Japanese classes. Our links section has some useful websites to help you learn Japanese. Please click here for a list of Japanese tutors around the UK. Click hereto go to the UCAS website and search for degree courses in or with Japanese.
Where can I buy Japanese books?
JP Books 24-25 Denman Street, London. W1D 7HU Tel: 020 7839 4839 Email: info@jpbooks.co.uk Japan Centre Bookshop Japan Centre 35b Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4EA Tel: 020 3405 1246 Email: bookshop_manager@japancentre.com
Who can help me to arrange a gap year in Japan?
Organisations that can help: Project Trust Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in team teaching or community based work, either in Tokyo or Hokkaido. Tel: 01879 230 444 Email: info@projecttrust.org.uk The Year Out Group: Tel: 07980 395789 Email: info@yearoutgroup.org The JET Programme An official Japanese Government scheme that sends graduates to Japan in order to promote international understanding and to improve foreign language teaching in schools. Tel: 020 7465 6668 Email: info...
Do you provide translation/interpretation services?
The Japan Foundation is unable to provide translating or interpreting services. Some of the organisations that may be able to help you include: 1. J-net 2. Institute of Translation & Interpreting 3. Japan Association of Translators 4. ProZ.com 5. Translators Café (The Japan Foundation does not endorse any of the organisations listed above) If you are looking specifically for bilingual communication between UK and Japanese schools, the Japan Society has a bilingual website, Japan-UK Live, whic...
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