BEGINNER I provides learners with the basic functional conversation strategies and vocabulary essential to communicate in Japanese. The focus is on simple statements and questions related to addresses, phone numbers, day, time, counting objects, place and location. The Hiragana writing system will be introduced. This class is for students who are studying Japanese for the first time.

BEGINNER II builds on the foundation established in Beginner I. The focus remains on practical communication in every day life, and a study of basic grammar and Hiragana prepares students to master Japanese at a higher level. The Katakana system will be introduced.

BEGINNER III continues to develop the learner's four skills, focusing on practical communication such as asking permission, refusal and expressing preferences. Students are required to finish Beginner II or have basic knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana writing systems. Study will focus on exercising Hiragana and Katakana.

LOW INTERMEDIATE Japanese balances the need to actively communicate with a further deepening of the learner's mastery of reading, writing and grammar. Students need the knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana. Some Kanji will be introduced.

HIGH INTERMEDIATE is a continuation of Low Intermediate focusing on developing more fluency in everyday communications.