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.
- Cost-effective, efficient, and fun way to study in small groups, typically ranging in three to six students.
- Convenient location within a minute's walk from the Kamiyacho Station the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.
- Fits the busy schedule of working professionals. Classes are held in evenings, after work hours.
Steps for Signing Up for Group Lessons
An AJALT instructor meets with the student
to determine his or her level of proficiency.
AJALT recommends a course suited for the student.
The student has an opportunity to observe the class being recommended.
The student sign up.
The course begins.
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Course |
JBP1 Beginner 1 |
JBP2 Beginner 2 Stage 1 Stage 2 |
JBP3 Beginner 3 Stage 1 Stage 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target |
For students at 0 to A1 levels * |
For students at A1 levels (For students who have completed about 60 hours study) |
For students at A1 level or above * |
| Contents |
For students who are new to Japan: - Greetings and self-introductions - Useful words and phrases for everyday activity like shopping and using public transportations - Simple exchanges and Q&A on everyday topics - Hiragana and Katakana
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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
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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 |
| Class materials |
- Japanese for Busy People I - Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook |
- Japanese for Busy People Ⅱ |
- Japanese for Busy People Ⅲ |
| 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 at each stage (tax included) |
198,000 yen at each stage (tax included) |
Registration fee of 11,000 (tax included) yen 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 Language Proficiency Self-Evaluation Check”)
Schedule (2025-2026)
| JBP1 | 18:30 – 20:30 | Tue. & Thu. |
Sep 9 – Dec 23 (except Sep 23), 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBP2 | 18:30 – 20:30 | Tue. & Thu. |
Stage1： ① Jan 13 – Apr 23, 2026
① May 12 – Aug 25 (except Aug 11), 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.
A new course is now offered for business communications at B1 level.
Business Japanese for navigating real-life work situations.
| Biz Tasks in Japanese 1 | |
|---|---|
| Target |
Students who can communicate at A2 level. * Nihongo Check! (Agency for Cultural Affairs, “Japanese Language Proficiency Self-Evaluation Check”) |
| 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〉』 2,640 yen (tax included) |
| Total Hours | Each stage: 30 hours Total: 90 hours |
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Tuition |
99,000 yen at each stage(tax included) |
| Biz Tasks in Japanese 2 | |
|---|---|
| Target | Students who can communicate at A2 level or above in business situations. * Nihongo Check! (Agency for Cultural Affairs, “Japanese Language Proficiency Self-Evaluation Check”) |
| Class materials |
AJALT-developed, original text materials |
| Total Hours | Each stage: 30 hours Total: 60 hours |
|
Tuition |
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 |
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| 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)
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- 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.
2F Toranomon ES Bldg.
3-25-2 Toranomon Minato-ku,
Tokyo 105-0001, Japan
