Immersion Japanese Club Courses
Immersion JLPT Japanese Studies
Getting Started
Learning Japanese for the very first time? Sign up for our series of consolidated lessons delivered straight to your inbox!
This free 10-episode series offers:
- An orientation to common greetings and ways to introduce yourself
- An introduction the four Japanese characters sets, and a few pronunciation points
- Important points of culture and customs, as well as personal experiences
A suggested prerequisite for higher IJC levels.
IJC Level 1: 入門 - Beginner
Pre-JLPT Content
Japanese Kana: All 92 Hiragana + Katakana
A 24-lesson intensive course for those wanting to learn Japanese fast. Learn the ins and outs of the 92 characters, their variations, do's and don'ts, culture, and more. A great way to jump-start your Japanese reading and writing skills!
Japanese Kanji: Level 1 - Kanji Introduction
This two-day intensive course is suited for both beginners and intermediate Japanese learners. Together we'll look at tips and tricks, practicality, and cultural significance of the kanji. A recommended prerequisite to higher IJC Kanji course levels.
Conversation: Level 1
Still getting acquainted with Japanese? Do you know more than the basics but don't feel ready just yet to think about the JLPT?
The key two-fold mission of this course is to build your foundation for this beautiful language, as well as prepare you for more advanced language learning through our exclusive Immersion Japanese Club offerings.
Suggested prerequisite: IJC Level "0" series, or 10 to 50 hours of previous Japanese language experience.
IJC LEVEL 2: 初級 - BASIC
JLPT N5 Content
Japanese Kanji: Level 2 - The First 80 Kanji
A 15-lesson course for those prepared to learn the ins and outs of 80 JLPT N5 kanji characters, including reading, writing, common mistakes, culture, and more. Expand your Japanese reading and writing skills!
Conversation Course: Level 2
Japanese lessons for those who aren't new to the language yet are still mastering basic building blocks for conversation and reading. Learners will *acquire* language over time, naturally, through repeated exposure and interested listening and dialogue about the subject matter presented for the week.
Suggested prerequisite: IJC Level 1 courses, or about 50 to 250 hours of previous Japanese language experience.
IJC LEVEL 3: 中級 - INTERMEDIATE
JLPT N4 Content
Conversation Course: Level 3
Japanese lessons for those who already have a decent fluency in the language and want to increase their proficiency to include topics beyond daily living situations. More reading opportunities as well as increased exposure to listening and speaking.
Suggested prerequisite: IJC Level 2 courses, or about 250 to 400 hours of previous Japanese language experience.
IJC LEVEL 4: 上級 - ADVANCED
JLPT N3 Content
Conversation Course: Level 4
Japanese lessons for those who are ready to transition from only learning about the language to learning about the world through the language. Topics expand well beyond both daily living situations and regular encounters with Japanese, into both popular media and educational subjects. Increased exposure to text as well as learner-led listening and speaking opportunities.
Suggested prerequisite: IJC Level 3 courses, or about 400 to 700 hours of previous Japanese language experience.
