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Japanese for Busy People class

Full range of group lessons, from introductory/basic levels to practical Japanese for working professionals. Developed by the same team that created the “Japanese for Busy People” textbook series.

 

class scene

Small-group classes (three to six students each) are held periodically in central Tokyo and deliver effective and enjoyable lessons
Fits the busy schedule of working professionals. Classes are held in evenings, after work hours
Convenient location withina minute's walkfrom the Kamiyacho Station the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

Steps for Signing Up for Group Lessons

 

Introduction and orientation

Skills Assessment※

The student has an opportunity to observe the class being recommended.

The student sign up.

The course begins.

※　Student has an option to start at an appropriate stage, based on the skills assessment results.

Japanese for Busy People（Introductory and Basic）

Course

Japanese for Busy People I

JBP1

Beginner 1

Japanese for Busy People II

JBP2

Beginner 2

Stage 1

Stage 2

Japanese for Busy People III

JBP3

Beginner 3

Stage 1

Stage 2
Target

For students at Pre-A1 to A1 levels *

For students at A1 levels *

(For students who have completed about 60 hours study)

For students at A1 level or above *

(Capable of at least 60% of items [PDF])

Students aiming to converse at A2 level

(For students who have completed about 180 hours study)
Goals
  • Simple exchanges in everyday situations, including shopping and public transportation
  • Comprehend and use simple phrases for self-introduction and greetings
  • Be able to ask someone to repeat what they just said, etc.
  • Read commonly found words in hiragana and katakana
  • Simple exchanges with a coworker or neighbor on everyday topics, when the other person speaks slowly
  • Prepare and deliver a short speech on a simple topic
  • Ask for more details, if unable to understand what someone says
  • Write a short sentence with hiragana, katakana, and some kanji
  • Simple work-related communications
  • Prepare and deliver a simple speech with short sentences and basic vocabulary on work-related topics
  • Write simple sentences with hiragana, katakana, and some kanji
Contents

For students who are new to Japan:

  • Greetings and self-introductions
  • Useful words and phrases for everyday activities like shopping and using public transportation
  • Simple exchanges and Q&A on everyday topics
  • Hiragana and Katakana

List of class can-do’s [PDF]

Moving on from survival Japanese to a full range of daily conversations:

  • Commonly used everyday expressions and basic phrases
  • Simple information exchanges and reporting at work
  • Short social interactions
  • Kanji and kanji words that are commonly used every day

List of class can-do’s [PDF]

More accurate and natural communications in Japanese:

  • Basic personal information and topics of interest
  • Information exchanges and reporting on familiar, everyday tasks
  • Speeches and simple presentations in formal settings
  • Basic kanji and kanji vocabulary

List of class can-do’s [PDF]
Class materials

『Japanese for Busy People I』（Kodansha USA）

『Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook』（Kodansha USA）

『Japanese for Busy People II』（Kodansha USA）

『Japanese for Busy People III』（Kodansha USA）
Characters Hiragana and Katakana 172 Kanji characters 168 Kanji characters
Total Hours 60 hours Each stage: 60 hours
Total: 120 hours		 Each stage: 60 hours
Total: 120 hours
Tuition 198,000 yen（tax included） 198,000 yen per stage（tax included） 198,000 yen per stage（tax included）
Cost of Course / Materials 6,380 yen（tax included） 4,290 yen（tax included） 4,840 yen（tax included）

 

Registration fee of 11,000 yen (tax included) will be charged for new AJALT students.

 

* Go to the following site to determine your Japanese proficiency level.
Nihongo Check! (Agency for Cultural Affairs, “Japanese Proficiency Self-Assessment Tool”)

Schedule (2025-2026)

 

JBP1 18:30 – 20:30 Tue. & Thu.

Sep 9 – Dec 23 (except Sep 23), 2025

Jan 8 – Apr 21, 2026
JBP2 Tue. & Thu. 18:30 – 20:30

Stage1： ①　Jan 13 – Apr 23, 2026

② May 12 – Aug 25 (except Aug 11), 2026

Stage2： ① May 12 – Aug 25 (except Aug 11), 2026

② Sep 3 – Dec 22 (except Sep 22, Nov 3), 2026
JBP3 18:30 – 20:30 Tue. & Thu.

Stage1： Sep 3 – Dec 22 (except Sep 22, Nov 3), 2026

 

◎ Classes are offered for three or more students.

◎ Maximum class size is six students.

◎ You are welcome to join courses that have already started. Please contact us.

Biz Tasks in Japanese

A course for completing actual workplace tasks.

Students will get to level-B1 business communications.

 

class scene

Biz Tasks in Japanese 1 Biz Tasks in Japanese 2
Target

Students who can communicate at A2 level.

＊ Nihongo Check!（Agency for Cultural Affairs, “Japanese Proficiency Self-Assessment Tool”）

Students who can communicate at A2 level or above in business situations.

＊ Nihongo Check!（Agency for Cultural Affairs, “Japanese Proficiency Self-Assessment Tool”）
Goals
  • Offer opinions on work-related topics and news
  • Smoothly deliver simple but well-organized presentations and reports
  • Write work-related reports and mails using templates
  • Read work documents and gather key information
  • Exchange and confirm information and have discussions
  • Orderly presentation of chronological events, future plans, opinions, and proposals.
    Respond appropriately to anticipated questions.
  • Create simple reports based on facts and information.
Sample
Activities

SWOT Analysis and Presentation:
Analyze issues and find solutions

Learn how to conduct a SWOT analysis and create a SWOT study on an actual product or organization. Present results, answer questions, and offer an opinion.

Discussions:
Logical thinking and communications

Apply the “Six-colored Hat Methodoloy” for exploring wide-ranging viewpoints on a particular topic (e.g. work-life balance) Practice voicing opinions.
Class
materials

『課題達成のプロセスで学ぶビジネスコミュニケーション〈改訂新版〉』(Coco Publishing)　2,640 yen (tax included)

AJALT-created handouts
Total
Hours

Stage1, Stage2, Stage3

Each stage: 30 hours
Total: 90 hours

Stage1, Stage2

Each stage: 30 hours
Total: 60 hours
Tuition

99,000 yen at each stage（tax included）

99,000 yen at each stage（tax included）

◎ Registration fee of 11,000 yen (tax included) will be charged for new AJALT students.

Schedule (2025-2026)

 

Biz Tasks 1 18:30 – 20:30 Mon. & Wed.

Stage1：Oct 22 – Dec 17 (except Nov 3, Nov 24), 2025

Stage2：Jan 14 – Mar 11 (except Feb 11, Feb 23), 2026

Stage3：Mar 25 – May 25 (except Apr 29, May 4, May 6), 2026
Biz Tasks 2 18:30 – 20:30 Mon. & Wed.

Stage1：Jun 8 – Jul 29 (except Jul 20)

Stage2：Aug 3- Sep 28 (except Sep 21, Sep23)

 

◎ Classes are offered for three or more students.

◎ Maximum class size is six students.

◎ You are welcome to join courses that have already started. Please contact us.

 

Regulations

AJALT

2F Toranomon ES Bldg.
3-25-2 Toranomon Minato-ku,
Tokyo 105-0001, Japan

03-3459-9620 (Office hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon. - Fri.)
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