Language Classes
Language Classes
Language Classes
Japanese Language Classes available at all levels
Unsure of which level you should be in?
Give us a call to help you decide which class is right or to try a free class!
Our Japanese Language classes are taught by Japanese Native Instructors at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels. Our classes have rolling enrollment (new students can start mid-session) and small class sizes to maximize your learning experience.
Adult Language Classes
Beginner Level I – 8 Week Session, Zoom Class
Mondays | 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Summer Session
July 8, 2024 to September 9, 2024
No class on Monday, July 29, 2024 or Monday, September 2, 2024
Textbook: Genki I
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura
Fee: JASC Members – $135.00 per session
Non-Members – $165.00 per session
Beginner Level II – 8 Week Session, Zoom Class
Tuesdays | 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Summer Session
July 9, 2024 to September 3, 2024
No class on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Non-Members – $165.00 per session
Intermediate Level – 8 Week Session, In Person Class
Thursdays | 5:30 to 7:00 pm
July 11, 2024 – September 5, 2024
Textbook: Genki Workbook II, An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese, (3rd Edition)
Instructor: Ms. Kyoko Hoshino
Fee: JASC Members – $135.00 per session
Non-Members – $165.00 per session
Advanced Conversation Class via Zoom
Are you at or near N2 Level Japanese? Join our Advanced Japanese Conversation Class for non-native speakers to maintain language skills and practice and maintain kanji vocabulary.
⽇本語が⺟国語でない⽅のための、上級⽇本語会話クラスのお知らせです。
⽇本⼈教師によるZOOMクラスで、あなたの漢字を含む⽇本語の知識を磨きましょう。
興味のある⽅は電話またはEメールでご連絡ください。
8 Week Session, Online Class
Thursdays | 6:00 to 7:00 pm via Zoom
Aug 8, 2024 – September 26, 2024
Instructor: Ms. Kana Ito Manzanares
Fee: JASC Members – $135.00 per session
Non-Members – $165.00 per session
Please call or email for more information – Kay Kawaguchi at
or 773-275-0097 ext. 226.
Youth Language Classes (under 14)
Beginner Class for Youth
6 Week Session, Online Class
Mondays | 5:15 to 6:00 pm via Zoom
On break for summer
Contact Kay at JASC for more details
Instructor: Ms. Akemi Taguchi
Fee: JASC Members – $90.00 per session
Non-Members – $115.00 per session
Intermediate Class for Youth
6 Week Session, Online Class
Wednesdays | 5:15 to 6:00 pm via Zoom
July 31 – September 4, 2024
Instructor: Ms. Akemi Taguchi
Fee: JASC Members – $90.00 per session
Non-Members – $115.00 per session
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Meet the Youth Classes Teacher
Akemi Taguchi(田口あけみ)
A journalist once said, “As a student, I learned from wonderful teachers, and ever since then I’ve thought everyone is a teacher.” I have been teaching children for the last 30 years both in Japan and the United States. I have taught both in the classroom and as a Japanese teacher, and I am now so fortunate to be part of a great community of learners and teachers here at Donguri Kai. I hope to enjoy our journey to learn about this wonderful Japanese language and culture.