Learn Japanese and unlock a world of possibilities in business, travel, and social life. Japanese lessons with Berlitz will teach you not only the fundamental language skills you'll need but also the cultural aspects of using the Japanese language. With the combination of these skills, you'll feel comfortable and confident speaking Japanese in any situation.
Berlitz employs our immersive Berlitz Method in all of our Japanese classes. This means that you'll begin speaking Japanese from day one. Immersion in the language with a Berlitz-certified native-fluent instructor has been proven to be the fastest, most effective language learning technique. You'll learn firsthand how to use the language and will benefit from immediate feedback from your instructor.
Japanese Language Course Formats: Choose Your Path
Learn Japanese online
We understand that life often gets busy, so we offer Japanese language classes online. Our online language class options offer flexibility while also providing all of the advantages of the proven language-learning techniques we have perfected over more than a century, including the Berlitz Method. All Japanese classes feature live, instructor-led classes conducted digitally.
Learn Japanese in person
Berlitz offers convenient in-person Japanese classes at our language centres across Canada. Explore your local centre and start your language-learning journey today!
We Have Japanese Lessons for Everyone
Our courses are available for everyone who wants to learn Japanese irrespective of age, goals, or learning style.
| Language Classes for Adults | Language Classes for Business |
Target Group | All adults | Business professionals |
Levels | For all levels | For all levels |
Class Format | In-person courses, online Japanese courses | Business language training in person and online, courses for teams |
Skills You Can Acquire | Have smooth, spontaneous conversations and use Japanese with confidence, develop fluency (pronunciation, intonation), and engage in in-depth discussions | Expand business vocabulary, gain confidence for meetings, presentations, and negotiations, and master professional writing (emails, reports) |
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Japanese Lessons Available for All Levels
We offer courses designed for every level, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Whether you're just starting your language journey or want to refine your existing skills, Berlitz has the perfect program to help you achieve your goals.
| Beginner Japanese Courses | Intermediate Japanese Courses | Advanced and Professional Japanese Courses |
Description | Learn the basics of Japanese, such as greetings, pronunciations, basic grammar structures, and vocabulary for everyday situations like shopping, ordering food, and introducing yourself. | Learn to express yourself clearly in different contexts, whether discussing current events, hobbies, or work-related matters. | You'll gain the confidence to speak Japanese fluently in a variety of personal, academic, or professional settings by mastering advanced grammar structures and expanding your vocabulary. |
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How You’ll Learn with Our Japanese Lessons
Step 1
Simply book Japanese classes depending on your preferences.
Step 2
At the beginning of each Japanese lesson, your instructor will outline the goals for the session, so you know exactly what you’re aiming at.
Step 3
You will learn with our proven Berlitz Method. This means your instructor will deliver your classes in your target language to equip you with real-life conversational skills.
Step 4
Every Japanese lesson follows the present, practice and perform structure, so that new content is immediately applied and mastered.
Why Learn Japanese?
Japanese is spoken by an estimated 130 million people worldwide. It is a significant business language, given that 52 Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Japan. As a global leader in technology and a major travel destination, Japan makes learning Japanese highly valuable for anyone interested in these fields. Mastering the language is the first step to unlocking opportunities in both travel and technology.
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Japanese Language Classes: Frequently Asked Questions
You can decide which Japanese course suits you the best based on your goals and preferences. Berlitz Canada offers Japanese lessons for all ages and learning styles:
- Face-to-face private classes are a preferred choice for students who are looking for the undivided attention of their instructor to improve their skills.
- Online private classes are a good choice if you want to learn Japanese online in a one-on-one setting with your instructor.
- Online group courses are best for people who prefer learning in a social environment and want to cut time on commuting.
At Berlitz Canada, we offer Japanese language classes:
- In person at one of our language centres in major cities.
- For more flexibility, you can choose online language classes as well.
Before you start learning Japanese with Berlitz Canada, one of our instructors will conduct an oral evaluation with you to ensure we provide you with the most suitable course. We offer beginner Japanese courses as well as classes for intermediate and advanced students.
If you want to learn to speak Japanese, it is important to speak the language actively. You can enroll for language learning with Berlitz Canada:
- Choose whether you want to learn in a group or take a private language course.
- Contact us to determine your current language level with a language test.
- Sign up for a course of your preference.
- Study with a native-fluent instructor and start speaking Japanese from your very first class.
Our experienced native-fluent instructors will always give you feedback after the classes to help you improve your language skills and reach fluency in Japanese.
You can learn to speak Japanese by practicing your language skills in various conversations. You will do so with our Japanese courses, where we use the Berlitz Method. Our renowned teaching method focuses on actively speaking Japanese and practicing real-life situations. You will practice spoken Japanese during your lessons, irrespective of the class format.
With our Japanese course, you will:
- Understand and use relevant language in different social situations.
- Improve your communication skills by actively speaking Japanese.
- Develop your confidence in using Japanese in everyday conversations.