Japanese Facts

Japanese is a 'pro-drop' language, meaning the subject or object of a sentence does not need to be stated if it is obvious from context

Japan is spoken by over 130 million people worldwide, but primarily in Japan

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

Japanese Courses in Sunderland

Our native-speaking qualified Japanese teachers can guide you and your group at your work or at home, at a time convenient to you. Classes can take place on any day of the week - even weekends - morning, afternoon or evening. If needs be, if meeting at your office or home is not suitable, you can take your lessons at the trainer's office. Study materials are supplied for you.

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Japanese 1 to 1 Business

Those who would benefit the most from these Japanese tutorials are those who feel they need to learn Japanese to help them out in their business lives. For starters, learning salutations and business etiquette is integral; once these have been practiced then reading and writing courses can start. Typical studiers have been those involved in international import/export, negotiations and acquisitions, those in multinational companies requiring another language, and those working in any way with international governments and relevant administration. Just our simplest course for beginners will have students finishing the lessons with basic telephone and e-mail Japanese, as well as survival Japanese should a visit to the country be necessary.

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Japanese 1 to 1 General

Japanese courses of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Japanese - needed for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'; those studying Japanese usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefitted from these Japanese classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts in Japanese culture, and those enthusiastic to pass a specific exam in Japanese.

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Japanese Group Lessons

Courses in Japanese are also accessible for 2 or more studying in tandem (Two-to-One Japanese Course or Small Group In-Company Japanese Course). All those involved must have around the same experience of the language, similar needs of areas of proficiency, and must be able to work at the same time and place. Bookings must be made for all students at the same time. Listen & Learn do not advise classes of more than 6-8 people, although In-Company Taster Japanese sessions can be run with as many as 12 people.

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Sunderland

A city in northeast England, Sunderland is home to around 180,000 people. Historically famous for its salt-panning in the 16th century (heating large vats of seawater to harvest the salt) as well as its distinguished history of glass industry, Sunderland nowadays is actively involved in the electronics, chemicals and paper manufacturing industries. Home to the largest theatre in the North East, the Sunderland Empire, the city plays host to a huge range of musicians, comedy performers and other shows. There are many other traditional attractions, such as the Souter Lighthouse (the first ever electric lighthouse), a 15th century castle, as well as the National Glass Centre.

 

Japanese Testimonials

"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."

John Q., Buenos Aires

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