Beginners I
Beginners I
Beginners I
About Beginners I Japanese Classes at JASC
Classes are offered throughout the year in four-session-blocks and each session is 8 weeks long. Students should expect to complete 3 chapters each session to ultimately complete the Genki I textbook at the end of the fourth session.
Breakdown of Beginners I Class Timeline:
Session 1: Covers chapters 1-3 of the Genki I Textbook
Session 2: Covers chapters 4-6 of the Genki 1 Textbook
Session 3: Covers chapters 7-9 of the Genki 1 Textbook
Session 4: Covers chapters 10-12 of the Genki 1 Textbook
The Genki I textbook can be purchased through our online bookstore or through Amazon.
The workbook is NOT a requirement for class but can be helpful for self-study. Please purchase your textbook before the start of class.
Please note: Class fee does not include textbook fees.
Announcement:
Due to extremely high demand, registration for Beginner I Session 1 classes will be offered first to individuals on our waitlist and may not be posted publicly on our website.
If you are hoping to enroll in Beginner I, we strongly recommend joining the waitlist to receive registration information and priority access when spots become available.
We apologize for any inconvenience and are actively working to expand our class offerings to accommodate more students in the near future.
Thank you for your understanding!
Beginner I Mondays |
Beginner I Tuesdays (In Person) |
Beginner I Wednesdays |
Beginner I Thursdays (In Person) |
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| Mondays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura Format: In person at JASC (online option available) Dates: July 13 – August 31 (Session 3) |
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Instructor: Ms. Kyoko Hoshino Format: In Person at JASC Dates: August 11 – September 29, 2026 (session 4) |
Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura Format: In person at JASC (online option available) Dates: July 15 – September 2 (session 1) |
Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Instructor: Tomoko Hanna Format: In Person at JASC Dates: July 16 – September 10 (session 1) No class August 27 |


