Japanese + Culture Course

Local Life Japan

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Course description

Local Life Japan's Japanese course focuses on real-world application and emphasizes conversational fluency, allowing to navigate any day-to-day situations whilst living in Japan. This will equip you with skills necessary to confidently connect with locals and manage real-life scenarios with ease.

In addition to the standard curriculum on offer, this course includes lessons on culture designed and selected to maximize your understanding of the deeper cultural intricacies of Japanese society.

These lessons will come built into your schedule after the conclusion of regular classes. In addition to 15 Japanese lessons a week, the course also comes with 4 Cultural Lessons (from 13:30-15:20 on Mondays and Wednesdays) and 4 lessons of socio-cultural activities (from 13:30-15:20 on Tuesdays and Thursdays).

The best way to learn is through unforgettable memories, and there will be an abundance of authentic and flavorful experiences to be had through the Local Life Cultural Immersion Course.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
06 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025 and 17 Nov 2025
Classes per week
23 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
28 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 and 20 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

Local Life Japan does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:20 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 03:20 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Akashi to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 9 students

Student age

Age range 15 years old and older
Average 30 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"Good combination of learning japanese language and culture"

Silvia Grossinger

Locations:
Location of the school is very central and good to find
Location of my homestay family was also in a good distance to school, without long walks

Classes and teachers:
The lessons were well prepared and a good mix between learning new things and practicing talking. Every single teacher was amazing and responded to my needs - I cannot wish for more :)

Thank you so much, for teaching for me, though I was the only student. I really appreciate that!

Afternoon Activities:
All Afternoon activities were adjusted to my interests, so I was very lucky! We went to Himeji and Kobe city, to art and architecture related museums and even for dinner together. The activities were a good combination with the classes in the morning, to get to know Japanese culture and language.

If I would stay for more than one week, I would ask to maybe shorten every second activities a little to get home earlier, to get more time to rest. Because of all the new impressions and the three languages (Japanese, English and german) I was extremely tired every evening. I think a little time to rest between school and evening time with the family (just half an hour - to one hour) would have been perfect.

Homestay family:
What a lovely family I had! They were so helpful and showed me so much about daily Japanese life! We always had breakfast and dinner together and one evening they took me out for dinner to one of their favorite restaurants to eat Okonomiyaki. That was a great experience, though I wished my Japanese language were better, so I could talked more with the other guests. The mum also made me every day lunchbox with was soooo delicious!

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Date of study
21 Oct 2024 - 25 Oct 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It was a fun and varied experience."

Sam Tsang

The school is located close to the train station, which makes it convenient to travel to.
The classrooms are clean and cool. The teachers are kind and accommodating and try to push you to use more japanese when possible to help build more confidence. The activities avaliable were nice and interesting. Housing wise, it was a nice experience living in a japanese household and eating japanese home cooked foods.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
12 Aug 2024 - 30 Aug 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Local Life Japan offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 244
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
£ 244
Local Life Japan is partnered with Homestay in Japan, who has over 5000 Homestay Families across Japan. With over 11 years of experience, they have helped more than 14,000 foreign students gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and way of life!

Learning a language is also about learning a culture and way of life. Homestays help to completely immerse you in Japanese language and culture to accelerate your pace of learning.

Homestay families go through an extensive vetting process and are eager to share Japanese culture with others. Student support is also available 24/7 in multiple languages.

Whether you are looking for interaction with Japanese people, or local recommendations on tourism and food, choosing a Homestay will definitely leave you with fantastic memories!
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Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

£ 209
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
£ 209
A fantastic option if you want a completely private apartment for yourself. It comes fully furnished with your own bathroom, kitchen and other amenities. Keep in mind – Japanese apartments are clean and pleasant but are small by Western standards.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged ¥ 6,500 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Akashi based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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