Conversational Japanese Classes

Conversational Japanese Classes

Conversational Japanese Classes

About Conversational Japanese Classes at JASC

Classes are offered in 8-week sessions throughout the year, with no required textbook or set progression between sessions. Students may join at any time and participate at the pace that works best for them.

For added flexibility, students may register and pay for the full 8-week session in advance or pay on a per-class basis. This flexible format is designed for students who want to practice and build their Japanese skills in a more casual, drop-in setting.

Full 8 week course fee: 

Fee per session (8 classes)
JASC Member $150
Non-Member $180

Drop-in course fee:

Fee per class
JASC Member $25
Non-Member $35

Feeling ready to put your textbook down and speak Japanese more naturally? This is the perfect opportunity to get out of your comfort zone. In this class, students will lead discussions with topics that they want to share and discuss. Each class will be different and uniquely catered to students’ inspirations. You’ll have the support of the instructor to guide you through vocabulary and grammar, helping you build confidence in your Japanese skills that you can put to everyday use!

Expectations: Students come to class with at least one topic in mind to discuss (it can be the news or trends worldwide, Japanese culture, but it can also be as simple as about something that happened during your week, a hobby, a request for advice, etc.

Recommended Level: Approximately JLPT N3 or above, or equivalent. Students should have at least 3 years of prior Japanese study and be comfortable forming sentences and participating in everyday Japanese conversation (日常会話).

Conversational Japanese

Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Instructor: Ms. Kana Ito Manzanares

Format: Online via Zoom

Dates: August 27 – October 15, 2026

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