AJALT Japanese Language School-Employee Development Program, Private&Group -Tokyo

Association for Japanese Languae Teaching
Tokyo, Japan Since 1977
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Programs for Enterprises

For Employees New to Japan ～Hands-on, practical program～
For Employees Already working in Japan ～All Level of Proficiency～

AJALT instructors have extensive background in teaching Japanese to lawyers, certified public accountants, and diplomats. They have also taught professionals working in finance, international trades, and various academic fields. The AJALT program will provide immediate results and help the student achieve his or her professional goals.

The small group lesson plans are flexible. You can even ask for a one-hour long program. Each class can accommodate two to twenty students at a single price level.

First-Step Program ( 3/6 hours)
A super-short program for someone just arriving in Japan.

Survival Program(15/30hours)
Minimum level of Japanese required to get by

Employee Development Program
Helps employees become more effective at work irregardless of his or her proficiency level

Professional Japanese Program
Helps professionals work independently

AJALT instructor will deliver private lessons at the time and place of the student’s choosing..

Japanese for Business People
For students who wish to focus on their areas of interest and study at their own pace.

First-Step Program

This is a program for people just arriving in Japan. A person who completes the program will be able to have basic communications in Japanese and get around by him or herself. The program is recommended for individuals staying in Japan for a short period of time.

・	Japanese customs and practical advice on Tokyo.
・	Real-life Japanese that does not require extensive
・	memorization. The student will get a compact card with a list of useful words and phrases.

The program is designed to help the students immediately and perfect for the whole family.

3 Hour Course (2 lessons, 1.5 hours each)

Learn how to read Roma-ji: pronounce Japanese words; and use key phrases to

・	Buy train tickets
・	Tell a cab driver where to go
・	Buy food and beverages
・	Order at a restaurant

6 Hour Course (4 lessons, 1.5 hours each)

Learn how to read Roma-ji: pronounce Japanese words; and use key phrases to

・	Introduce oneself
・	Use public transportation
・	Go shopping for food and other necessities
・	Order at a restaurant
・	Handle emergencies (going to the hospital, lost and found, etc.)

Survival Program

Designed to teach student the minimum level of Japanese required for ensuing a comfortable stay in Japan. The student will learn to handle day-to-day activities with confidence:

・	Call for a cab and give directions
・	Make dinner reservations and get served at restaurants
・	Enjoy shopping in department stores
・	Get around using public transportation

15 - 30 Hours Course

Designed to teach student the minimum level of Japanese required for ensuing a comfortable stay in Japan. The student will learn to handle day-to-day activities with confidence:

・	Call for a cab and give directions
・	Make dinner reservations and get served at restaurants
・	Enjoy shopping in department stores
・	Get around using public transportation

Employee Development Program (for students at any levels of proficiency)

AJALT will design a program specific to your business and employee needs. The lessons will focus on helping your employees become more effective in the minimum amount of time.

Beginner’s Course　(48 - 96 Hours)

The student will learn to do the following, in addition to the topics covered in the Survival Program.

Learn the basics of Japanese business etiquette
Acquire the basic communication skills needed for job training.

・	Understand the information presented in Japanese
・	Ask questions
・	Report problems or issues
・	Follow instructions and ask for help

Perform job duties

・	Follow the work rules
・	Read and understand work-area displays and signs
・	Maintain a simple log
・	Read and write simple notes

Communicate with coworkers

・	Meet and greet others
・	Have simple conversation and interact socially

For Students with some knowledge (48-96 Hours)

The student will learn to do the following, in addition to the contents covered in the Beginner’s Course. The student should have completed the Japanese for Busy People I,II, III or equivalent course.

Complete more advanced tasks using dictionaries and with some help

・	Read and understand documents using dictionary or with assistance
・	Create simple reports using a dictionary or with assistance
・	Work in a team with Japanese coworkers
・	Exchange simple e-mails

Professional Japanese Program

Student will work with a team of instructors to achieve the level of proficiency required for becoming self-sufficient and working independently. In addition to the Employee Development Program, the student will take customized course designed for his or her specific goals.

Business Skills

・	Conduct oneself completely appropriately in a Japanese business setting
・	Use appropriate words and phrases during phone conversations and client meetings
・	Follow business discussions and contribute as needed
・	Generate business correspondences, memos, and documentation Go over contracts, quotes, invoices and other documents over the phone or by e-mail

Information Gathering Skills

・	Monitor the Japanese media and collect information related to the student’s field of specialty
・	Monitor the internet and industry publications
・	Attend seminars and interact with other participants

Presentation Skills

・	Create presentation documents (Power Point slides and handouts)
・	Give presentations using appropriate words and phrases
・	Give speeches
・	Handle questions and answers Improve diction and pronunciation

Networking Skills

・	Meet with new people at parties and gatherings
・	Follow up with e-mail correspondences

Other Professional Skills
AJALT can also work with the student on

・	Job interviews
・	Professional certification
・	Job-specific training, such as executive assistance