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.

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Register for all classes here!

Textbooks must be purchased separately from class fee. Not included in tuition cost.

Current class schedule is as follows:

Beginner Level I New – First Session

8 Week Session, In-Person Class

Mondays| 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Sept 11 to Nov 20, 2023 (No class 10/16; 10/23; 10/30)

Textbook: Genki I
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura

Fee: JASC Members – $135.00 per session
Non-Members – $165.00 per session

Beginner Level I – Fourth Session

8 Week Session, In-Person Class

Tuesdays | 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Sept 19 to Nov 21, 2023 (No class 10/17; 10/24)

Textbook: Genki I
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura

Fee: JASC Members – $135.00 per session
Non-Members – $165.00 per session

Beginner Level II – First Session

8 Week Session, In-Person Class

Wednesdays | 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Sept 20 to Nov 22, 2023 (No class 10/18; 10/25)

Textbook: Genki II
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura

Fee: JASC Members – $135.00 per session
Non-Members – $165.00 per session

For more information please contact Kay Kawaguchi at

or 773-275-0097 ext. 226.

Intermediate Level

8 Week Session, In-Person Class

Thursdays | 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Sept 14 to Nov 2, 2023

Text Book: An Integrated Approach Intermediate Japanese (workbook)
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 | 5:00 to 6:00 pm via Zoom
October 12 to December 7, 2023

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.

Looking for Japanese Language Classes for Kids?

Japanese language and cultural education for pre-school-aged children – Tampopo Kai
School-aged children practice conversations in Japanese, learn vocabulary and phrases in Japanese, and learn the Hiragana alphabet – Donguri Kai

Beginner Class for Youth

6 Week Session, Online Class

Wednesdays | 5:15 to 6:00 pm via Zoom
September 13 to October 18, 2023

Instructor: Ms. Akemi Taguchi

Fee: JASC Members – $90.00 per session

Non-Members – $115.00 per session