Japanese Language Courses – Fall 2025
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The online courses, will be held via Zoom. If you are using a desktop/laptop computer, you must have installed a working camera and headphone/microphone, and be familiar with their use. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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-Courses begin the week of August 25, 2025, the day and time indicated, for 15 weeks (30 hours total)
-Courses are held in French, unless otherwise noted, by “A” . In-person courses are indicated by “P”
-After Friday, August 22nd, we will not accept registrations from new students.. Thank you for your understanding.
Level 1A: Monday, 1-3pm – (P)
Level 1A: Wednesday, 19h-21h – (A,P) FULL
Level 1A: Thursday, 19h-21h FULL
Level 1A: Friday, 19h-21h FULL
Level 1A+: Monday, 5-7pm
Level 1C: Tuesday, 19h-21h – (A) – Sato Sensei
Level 1C: Tuesday, 19h-21h – Nakamura Sensei FULL
Level 1C : Thursday, 19h-21h – Koda Sensei
Level 2B : Thursday, 19h – 21h – Nakamura Sensei FULL
Level 2C: Wednesday, 19h – 21h – Koda Sensei
Level 2C: Saturday, 9h – 11h – Koda Sensei
Level 3A: Wednesday, 1-3pm (P) – Nakamura Sensei
Level 3B : Monday, 19h-21h – Koda Sensei
Level 3B : Tuesday, 19h – 21h – Nakai Sensei CANCELLED
Intermediate 1a : Wednesday, 19h-21h
Intermediate 1c : Wednesday, 19h-21h
Advanced : Thursday, 19h-21h
Fees : 275$ (plus 2025 JCCCM membership – 20$). Materials not included. This amount includes the $25 late fees, charged after August 18, 2025.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION INCLUDING PAYMENT IN FULL : August 18, 2025. Registrations received after this date will be subject to a late fee of $25.
You must have the appropriate textbook for the class. For those using the Genki books, you may choose to purchase either the English or French version, but the course and the book used by the instructor, will be held in the language indicated above.
Levels 1A-1C : Genki 1, 3e édition* (version française : ISBN-10 : 4789018369; ISBN-13 : 978-4789018364) (Englsih version : ISBN-10 : 4789017303; ISBN-13 : 978-4789017305)
Levels 2B-3B : Genki 2, 3e édition (version française : ISBN-10 : 4789018385; ISBN-13 : 978-4789018388) (English version : ISBN-10 : 478901732X; ISBN-13 : 978-4789017329)
Intermediate 1a & 1c : Marugoto Intermediate 1 B1 (ISBN-10 : 4384057598; ISBN-13 : 978-4384057591)
*We currently have copies of the Genki 1 textbook (English version) available for sale, at the price of $55.
To regsister, please make your payment using the « Paypal » button at the bottom of this page (you may also choose “Credit/debit card” and enter the information requested). Enter the TOTAL amount (course fees, plus membership, if necessary) in the ‘Other Amount ‘ box, and send an email to centrejaponais@bellnet.ca, mentioning your full name, mailing address, the level/day/time of the course desired. We will confirm by return email.
For more information, please contact: centrejaponais@bellnet.ca.
Level descriptions:
Level 1A – The level is designed for all beginners interested in learning Japanese (reading, writing and conversation). The students study basic Japanese sentence patterns while learning the hiragana and katakana scripts: X wa Y desu, interrogative sentences, verb conjugation, particles, demonstrative pronouns, etc. At the end of the course, students will be able to introduce themselves, ask simple questions, inquire about prices, order in stores and restaurants, talk about daily activities, make, accept, and decline invitations.
Level 1A+ – Suitable for those who already master hiragana and katakana, have studied some Japanese, and want to review lessons 1 to 3 of Genki 1.Nominal and verbal sentences can be reviewed. Students learn to greet, introduce themselves, shop, talk about daily life, and express time through various practical exercises, aiming to enable them to actually speak the language.
Level 1B – While continuing to use hiragana and katakana, students will learn adjectives, past tense of verbs, te- form verbs, and more. By the end of the semester, students will be able to talk about existence sentences (using the verbs “to have” and “to be”), likes and dislikes, and be able to ask for, receive permission for, and prohibit, using te-form verbs.
Level 1C – Students will begin to learn Kanji and will learn more about Te-form verbs, Counting, Informal Speech, etc. At the end of the class, you should be able to express your opinion and preference and to discuss with your friends in the past tense.
Level 2A – Students will complete Genki 1, and have mastered the short form of verbs.
We study various expressions, discussing concepts such as possibility, determination, giving reasons, guessing, giving a suggestion, etc.
Level 2C – We continue to study Genki 2, learn temporal clauses, conditional dependence and transitivity pairs of verbs. At the end of the course, you should be able to express your gratitude and offer your help, explain a situation and any difficulties that you may have, talk about your feelings of disappointment, and give instructions for work, etc.
Level 3C (JLPT N4 – approx. equivalent) – Students will complete Genki 2 and learn Causative and Causative-Passive sentences. At the end of the class, you should be able to discuss conditional situations, express your decision, show examples, etc.
Level 4: (JLTPN4-N3, approximate equivalent) This course uses ‘MARUGOTO Pre-intermediate’ and concentrates on structural elements of the language which support communication. The goal of the course is to review grammatical notions from all the previous levels and to be able to use them in practical situations, in order to prepare the learner for the Intermediate level.
Intermediate 1a-c (JLPT N3-N2 approx. equivalent) – Students will use the book Marugoto Intermediate 1. The goal is to become able to speak in detail and have conversations with Japanese people about topics that interest you, such as manga you enjoy and your experiences attending festivals. Another goal is to be able to research information on the Internet and publish your experiences on SNS.
Intermediate 2a-c (JLPT N3-N2, approx. equivalent) – Students will use the book Marugoto Intermediate 2. The goal is to become able to take part in more complex communication, such as providing information on current events, providing health advice and talking about traditional arts and the history of your country. Another goal is to become able to read and understand various texts, such as Internet bulletin boards and magazine articles.
Advanced: Continue preparation for JLPT N2/N1. Can listen to talk about a historical figure and understand his/her image and a specific story that illustrates his/her image. Read a newspaper column or editorial and understand the writer’s explanations and main points.
***We reserve the right to refuse any registration to our courses.***
You must be at least 16 years of age to register in the Japanese courses.
Refund Policy:
Students who register for a class and withdraw, must contact the JCCCM office;
- before the first scheduled class to receive a full refund;
- to receive a refund of class fees paid, less $15 per class attended/missed prior to notifying the JCCCM of their withdrawal (applicable to language courses). Administration and membership fees are not refundable. Administration and membership fees are not refundable.
Please note: After 75% of the course has been completed, NO REFUND for the balance of the course will be issued.
The JCCCM reserves the right to cancel a course due to insufficient registration. In this case, a full refund will be issued.
ONLINE PAYMENT
To regsister, please make your payment using the « Paypal » button at the bottom of this page (you may also choose “Credit/debit card” and enter the information requested). Enter the TOTAL amount (course fees, plus membership, if necessary) in the ‘Other Amount ‘ box, and send an email to centrejaponais@bellnet.ca, mentioning your full name, mailing address, the level/day/time of the course desired. We will confirm by return email.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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