Japanese Facts
Japanese is distinguished by a complex system of honorifics, reflecting the complex nature of Japanese society, as well as verb forms and vocabulary indicating the relative status of the speaker and listener
Nouns in Japanese have no grammatical gender or number. For example, the noun 'hon' means book; but could refer to one book or many books
Dozens of dialects are used in Japan, due to many factors, but mainly the time that the island has been inhabited and the fact that Japan has a long history of both external and internal isolation
You and your group can be trained by our native speaker qualified Japanese teachers, and can meet at your place of work or home at a time convenient to you. Tutorials can take place any day of the week, including weekends, and can be scheduled for the morning, afternoon or evening. If your home or office is not suitable for you, you can attend the course at the teacher's offices. You will be provided with all relevant course materials.
Book now / EnquiryJapanese courses of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn Japanese to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners course will have the student finishing the course with basic telephone/e-mail skills in Japanese, as well as survival Japanese should a short stay in the country be needed.
Book now / EnquiryThese courses in Japanese are wider-ranging in their nature, and are driven towards students who have a variety of differing needs. All beginner students will expect to study enough survival Japanese to get them through a short visit to the country, those staying on with the course can progress differently, depending on their individual requests and requirements. Whether you are buying property in a foreign country, married to a foreign national, planning a round-the-world trip, interested in Japanese history and culture, or if you simply want to attain a particular level of Japanese, this is the choice for you.
Book now / EnquiryThose wishing to learn Japanese in groups of 2 or more together (Two-to-One Japanese Courses or Small Group In-Company Japanese Courses) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Japanese proficiency, must have the same needs from the language, and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn do not propose group sizes or more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Japanese Courses can occur with up to 12 people.
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Northampton
A large market town in central England, Northampton has a population in the region of 190,000, and is the UK's third largest town without official city status. Traditionally a centre for shoemaking, Northampton benefitted greatly economically from the railway age. The town is now known for its numerous parks, as well as its historical churches and abbeys. Much of its history was destroyed by fires in the 16th and 17th centuries, but this has instead led to it being rebuilt as a spacious and well-planned settlement.
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"Our native speaker qualified Japanese language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning."
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