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Japanese Language Program
Welcome to the Japanese Language Program at JASDFW! We’re excited to support you on your Japanese language journey. Our Zoom-based courses—designed for learners ages 16 and above — offers a variety of classes and workshops aimed at helping learners strengthen their foundation in Japanese or explore specific topics of interest. We’re here to make learning Japanese enjoyable and rewarding, and we can’t wait to see you in class!
Please contact us at ikuko@jasdfw.org for any questions regarding the Language Program.
| Types | Course | Instructor | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals (8 weeks) | Japanese Fundamentals 1 | Mariko-sensei | Thu. 9/17–11/5 | 7:00–8:10 PM |
| Japanese Fundamentals 1 | Aiko-sensei | Wed. 9/9–11/4 (no class 10/7) | 7:30–8:40 PM | |
| Japanese Fundamentals 2 | Keiko-sensei | Tue. 9/15–11/3 | 7:30–8:40 PM | |
| Japanese Fundamentals 3 | Yurika-sensei | Tue. 9/15–11/3 | 7:30–8:40 PM | |
| Japanese Fundamentals 4 | Ikuko-sensei | Thu. 9/17–11/12 (no class 10/22) | 7:30–8:40 PM | |
| Beyond Fundamentals: Everyday Japanese 1 | Chikako-sensei | Wed. 9/16–11/4 | 7:30–8:40 PM | |
| Youth Classes (5 weeks) | Japanese for Youth: Exploring A (9–12) | Yu-sensei | Wed. 9/9–10/7 | 6:00–7:00 PM |
| Japanese for Youth: Exploring B (9–12) | Yu-sensei | Wed. 10/21–11/18 | 6:00–7:00 PM | |
| Japanese for Youth: Achieving (13–15) | Grace-sensei | Thu. 9/10–10/8 | 6:30–7:30 PM | |
| Workshops | Japanese for Travelers (6-Part Series) — Individual Sign-Ups Accepted | Mariko-sensei | Wed. 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14 | 7:00–8:15 PM |
| Kana Fundamentals (4-part series) | Izumi-sensei | Sat. 9/26–10/24 (no class 10/3) | 10:00–11:10 AM | |
| Kanji Fundamentals (3-Part Series) | Mariko-sensei | Tue. 10/6–10/20 | 7:00–8:10 PM | |
| Building Japanese Fluency (4-part Series) | Izumi-sensei | Sat. 10/31–11/21 | 10:00–11:10 AM | |
| Conversation Practice (4-part series) | Mariko-sensei | Tue. 10/27–11/17 | 7:00–7:45 PM |
Japanese Fundamentals (16+)
Our Fundamentals courses are designed to give you a solid foundation in Japanese by introducing essential language elements to support your continued learning. These courses are ideal for beginners, as well as intermediate learners seeking review and reinforcement. If you’ve studied Japanese before but still struggle with the basics, we’ll help you fill in those gaps and build confidence!
Beyond Fundamentals (16+)
Beyond Fundamentals is a course series mainly for upper beginning to intermediate learners who are ready to start using Japanese in more real-life situations. Building on the concepts in the Japanese Fundamentals series, this course focuses on practical application. Classes are conducted 50 – 90% in Japanese*, allowing students to develop language skills in a more immersive environment. The course uses selected chapters from Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan (Elementary 1) as a foundation and is adapted for learners who already have some elementary knowledge. Completion of the Japanese Fundamentals series is recommended though not required (Check Expected Background Knowledge for each course).
* The amount of Japanese spoken in class varies by instructor. Please check each registration section for the estimated percentage of Japanese used
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Our Instructors
The Japanese Language Program at the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is taught by a diverse and experienced team of language educators who bring both deep academic knowledge and real-world cultural insights.
Japanese Language Program Policy
Our Language Program Policy outlines guidelines regarding refunds, cancellations, minor student participation, and related program policies. All participants must review the policy prior to registration.
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