Japanese Course
Included in this course:
- 12 weeks course with 2 hours class weekly
- Small group (min 5, max 14 students)
- Level test on request
- Free access to language exchange
- Live Language Certificate of Attendance on request
- £179 per group course
- +£24 registration fee for new students
Japanese Lessons Glasgow
Live Language offers Japanese courses in Glasgow for you to learn or improve your language skills. Our Japanese courses are designed to provide you with the skills and language knowledge you need to be able to use Japanese in a variety of situations.For course info and prices see tabs above.
If you are learning Japanese for travelling, working, living in Japan, or just because you love the culture and their people, these courses will help you develop the knowledge to use Japanese in context and communicate with native speakers as well as other speakers of Japanese as a foreign language.
Our Japanese classes are small to ensure that you get the highest level of attention from your teachers. The classes are taught in a communicative way, and integrate vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation with speaking, listening, reading and writing activities. You will be also learning Japanese calligraphy and pronunciation using the hiragana, katakana and kanji alphabet systems.
You can read the learning outcomes for each level here.
Are you looking for a more personalised learning journey? Do you feel like group lessons are great, but you might also need some extra support? Is grammatical terminology a mystery? Do you struggle with which study techniques work best for you? At Live Language, we have developed new, personalised learning packages to ensure you get the most from a course with us.
If you wish to have a more personalised learning journey, we have three new course packages especially designed with you in mind. We are also offering a brand new Personal Study Booklet for you to track your language progress, goals, get specific learning advice. You can use it as your personal guide to help you learn a foreign language.
You can book one of our add-ons at Reception.
Prices and Add-ons
| Group course | £179 (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
| Standard Add-on* - Includes: Cultural Workshop (1.5 hours) + 1 personalised Tutorial (30 minutes) *(Can be booked if you have a group course or private lessons booking on) | £25 |
| Premium Add-on * - Includes: Cultural Workshop (1.5 hours) + 2 personalised Tutorials (30 minutes each) + 1 Private Lesson (1 hour) + Personal Study Booklet to set your language goals *(Can be booked if you have a group course or private lessons booking on) | £76 |
| Personal Study Booklet | £10 |
Our experienced teachers are Japanese native speakers and use a communicative approach, which gives you the maximum amount of time to practise Japanese in a friendly environment. Please note that even though we aim to have communicative Japanese classes, our teachers are also fluent in English, so if you have any questions or doubts, our Japanese teachers can always explain it in English.
Don't worry if you miss a class or two. You can book 30 min Catch up private lessons with your teacher for only £15. Maximum 4X 30 min lessons can be booked per term per student. Lesson has to be paid at least 2 working days in advance and no cancellation is possible with less than 24 hours’ notice.
Our school wants to ensure you are in a personalised class and have enough time to practise your language skills in it. The minimum number of students for a foreign language class is 5 and the maximum number is usually 14.
Please note the school requires sufficient student numbers to start a class. If your class does not have the minimum number of students, you will be contacted to offer the following options for you to continue learning, however, some classes may be subject to cancellation.
- 5 students: full 24 hours (12 weeks X 2 hours)
- 4 students: 20 hours (10 weeks X 2 hours)
- 2-3 students: A semi-private option will be offered
If you have a more specific goal, a different schedule for your course or would like to learn Japanese more intensively, you can join our private and semi-private classes. You can find more information about Private and Semi-Private classes here. Please note that private lessons are flexible; however, the organisation of the lessons will depend on the teacher’s availability at the time of the enquiry. If you are not sure of your level, you can try to go through our Level test
Have you missed the deadline to book your course? Don’t worry, if the class is confirmed, you can join. Please contact Fernanda (fernanda.mclintock@live-language.com) for more information.
Japanese Beginner (A1i)
| Timetable | Wednesday – 6.00 - 8.00pm |
| Course dates | 22nd January - 8th April 2020 |
| Deadline to book and pay for the course | 13th January 2020 |
| Course length | 12 weeks |
| Course book | Japanese for Busy People 1, Kana Version (3rd edition) ISBN: 978-1568363851 To buy the book, click here  |
| Max class size | 14 students |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
Japanese Survival Beginner (A1i)
Cancelled
The content:
- Essential phrases for travel and survival
- Some tips on Japanese culture (e.g.: no tips are expected).
- No hiragana/katakana learning required – everything will be in Romanized writing, so you can consentrate on the spoken forms.
The course will focus on practising:
- How to express yourself
- How to communicate with locals when shopping/staying the hotel / eating / finding your way
- How to behave appropreately in a different culture
| Timetable | Cancelled – 6.00 - 8.00pm |
| Course dates | 21st January - 31st March 2020 |
| Deadline to book and pay for the course | 13th January 2020 |
| Course length | 10 weeks |
| Course price | £169 (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
| Materials | Included in the price |
| Max class size | 14 students |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
Japanese False Beginner (A1ii)
| Timetable | Thursday – 6.00 - 8.00pm |
| Course dates | 23rd January - 9th April 2020 |
| Deadline to book and pay for the course | 13th January 2020 |
| Course length | 12 weeks |
| Course book | Japanese for Busy People 1, Kana Version (3rd edition) ISBN: 978-1568363851 To buy the book, click here |
| Max class size | 14 students |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
Japanese Elementary (A2i)
| Timetable | Tuesday – 6.00 - 8.00pm |
| Course dates | 21st January - 7th April 2020 |
| Deadline to book and pay for the course | 13th January 2020 |
| Course length | 12 weeks |
| Course book | Japanese for Busy People 1, Kana Version (3rd edition) ISBN: 978-1568363851 To buy the book, click here |
| Max class size | 14 students |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
Japanese Pre-Intermediate (A2ii)
| Timetable | Wednesday – 6.00 - 8.00pm |
| Course dates | 22nd January - 8th April 2020 |
| Deadline to book and pay for the course | 13th January 2020 |
| Course length | 12 weeks |
| Course book* | Japanese for Busy People 1I Kana version (3rd edition) ASIN: B01182PDU0 You can buy the book here  |
| Max class size | 14 students |
| 12 students | 16 years |
*This book is available to buy at reception at the discounted price of £17.
Japanese Intermediate (B1i)
| Timetable | Thursday - 6.00-8.00pm |
| Course dates | 23rd January - 9th April 2020 |
| Deadline to book and pay for the course | 13th January 2020 |
| Course length | 12 weeks |
| Course book | Japanese for Busy People 1, Kana Version (3rd edition) ISBN: 978-1568363851 To buy the book, click here |
| Max class size | 14 students |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
Japanese Upper-Intermediate (B2)
| Timetable | Tuesday – 6.00 - 8.00pm |
| Course dates | 21st January - 7th April 2020 |
| Latest date to join the class | 13th January 2020 |
| Course length | 12 weeks |
| Course book | Japanese for Busy People 1, Kana Version (3rd edition) ISBN: 978-1568363851 To buy the book, click here |
| Max class size | 14 students |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
- Registration: £24
- Textbooks are not included in the course price. Textbook used for this class:
| Level | Title | ISBN |
| From A1i to A2ii | Japanese for Busy People: Kana [With CD (Audio)]: 1 |
978-1568363851 |
| B1/B2* | Japanese for Busy People II: Revised 3rd Edition 1 CD attached (Japanese for Busy People Series) 3rd edition by AJALT (2011) Paperback |
ASIN: B01182PDU0 |
*This book is available to buy at reception at the discounted price of £17.
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Please note, the school requires minimum 5 students to start a class, so some courses or classes may be subject to cancellation. If a group does not have 5 students for the entire term, then students will be given the following options to enable them to continue studying.– 5 students: full 24 hours (12 weeks X 2 hours)
– 4 students: 20 hours (10 weeks X 2 hours)
– 2-3 students: A semi-private option will be offered - Please read the Live Language Terms and Conditions before booking your course.
| Price per course | £179 (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
|---|---|
| 10-week Beginner Survival Japanese course | £169 (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
| Textbook | from £16 |
| Standard Add-on* - Includes: Cultural Workshop (1.5 hours) + 1 personalised Tutorial (30 minutes) *(Can be booked if you have a group course or private lessons booking on) | £204 (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
| Premium Add-on * - Includes: Cultural Workshop (1.5 hours) + 2 personalised Tutorials (30 minutes each) + 1 Private Lesson (1 hour) + Personal Study Booklet to set your language goals *(Can be booked if you have a group course or private lessons booking on) | £255 (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
| Personal Study Booklet | £10 |
The deadline to apply is 13th January 2020.
| Group course | £179 (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
| Standard Add-on* - Includes: Cultural Workshop (1.5 hours) + 1 personalised Tutorial (30 minutes) *(Can be booked if you have a group course or private lessons booking on) | £25 |
| Premium Add-on * - Includes: Cultural Workshop (1.5 hours) + 2 personalised Tutorials (30 minutes each) + 1 Private Lesson (1 hour) + Personal Study Booklet to set your language goals *(Can be booked if you have a group course or private lessons booking on) | £76 |
| Personal Study Booklet | £10 |
The deadline to apply is 13th January 2020.
| Hours | 1-7 | 7.5+ |
|---|---|---|
| Private | £35 per hour | £32 per hour |
| Semi-Private (2-3 students) | £45 per hour | £42 per hour |
| Registration fee for new students | £24 | |
| When? | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Private lessons | March, June and November | £280 / 10 hours (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
| Semi-Private lessons (2-3 students) | February, May and October | £360 / 10 hours / group (+£24 registration fee for new students) |
| Private | Semi-private (2-3 students) | |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 hours | £30 / hour | £40 / hour |
| Over 40 hours | £28 / hour | £38 / hour |
Study Japanese abroad:
Would you like to study Japanese abroad and immerse yourself in the language and culture? Live Language can help you make this dream come true. Live Language has an accredited Japanese partner that offers classes in Tokyo and Fukuoka. If you are thinking about studying abroad and would like to have more information about it send an email to Fernanda at Fernanda.mclintock@live-language.com
What you can study:
- Group courses and private lessons
- Standard Japanese
- Japanese plus conversation
- Japanese plus traditional culture
- Japanese plus pop culture
- Japanese plus activities (Fukuoka only)
Accommodation: Private homestay; private residence; private apartment; shared apartment
Visa:
- Short term courses no visa needed
- Long term courses visa available
Additional services: Airport pick up; extra-curricular activities (eg.: trips to local hotsprings, Japanese gamenight, movies, karaoke, Japanese tea ceremony, caligraphy, manga art school, etc.)
Testimonials:
The best thing is the warm atmosphere and the kindness of teachers, staff, and other students.
~Agnel, France