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Study at your optimal pace!

Taking one-on-one lessons is a suitable option for those who wish to learn at their own pace, or achieve a specific goal during a set period. ALS provides customised private lessons to support you achieve your goals. After a consultation, we will design a course to guide you to your specific objectives effectively. For consultation and/or enquiry, please contact us. 

Topics Taught

General Language Skills

Travel Japanese

This is the most popular course intended to teach a balance of core skills: speaking, listening, writing, reading, sentence composition and pronunciation. The vocabulary and grammar on the course will be useful for day-to-day conversations, business and study in Japan. The syllabus mainly follows the Minna no Nihongo series and Manabou Nihongo series and the learners will be provided with original handouts. The lessons can also be tailored to focus on the skills that to achieve your specific objectives.

 

 Levels                                                   Course book 

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1.Beginner                                       Minna no Nihongo Shokyu 1

2.Pre-intermediate                          Minna no Nihongo Sokyu 2   

3.Intermediate                                Minna no Nihongo Chukyu 1

4.Upper-intermediate                     Minna no Nihongo Chukyu 2

5.Pre-advanced                             Manabou Nihongo Chujoukyuu

6.Advanced                                     Manabou Nihongo Joukyuu

This course is suitable for those who are travelling or moving to Japan for work and want to get as many functional languages as possible.

 

The course will get you to learn useful expressions from greetings to useful phrases for shopping, visiting restaurants, using transports,  checking in hotels and other day-to-day situations. In addition, useful holiday tips and recommendations will be provided.  For more specific information, please contact us.

 

 Levels 

Any levels including the absolute beginner.

Business Japanese

GCSE/A-LEVELS
(Formal exams in the UK)

JLPT Exams

This course is intended for those who are looking to work or already working in Japan. In the lessons, you can learn vocabulary and expressions that are specifically used in business-settings. Besides conversational training, you can learn how to write business documents as well. 

 

Useful for those who are aiming to take BJT (Business Japanese Proficiency Test) as well. 

The course is designed for both those who are independently studying towards an official qualification as well as those who are on a GCSE/A-level course at school/college and want to support their study to achieve higher grades. 

Intensive preparation course for JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).

 

 Levels 

Available for all levels (N5 - N1).

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 Duration  (Criteria)

Duration may differ depending on your current level and objectives:       

  • 4weeks    (4-16hours) - Final revision

  • 8weeks    (8-32hours) - General revision 

  • 12weeks  (12-48hours) - General practice

 

Course plan will be decided after a free level check test. We recommend you should allocate an appropriate time frame for preparation to achieve a successful outcome. For any queries, please contact us.

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Please refer to JLPT website for the exam dates and to book your place. 

Rates

Online Private Lessons via *Zoom

*Other online communication tools are available​​

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1 person  £65/h 

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2 people  £70/h

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Group  (3-9 people)     From £95/h (among the group)​​​​​​ 

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There are discounts for full-time students and bulk-booking (either one of the discounts applies at a time.) For more information please contact us.

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