Japanese Conversation – Level 2 (Online)
Prerequisite: Japanese Conversation Level 1 or equivalent
Overall Goals:
- Designed for students who have basic knowledge of Japanese.
- This course will help you develop further understanding of grammar and expand your vocabulary.
- The primary focus of the course is an expansion of your communicative skills in Japanese.
- Students will be able to communicate on a wide range of everyday issues. Students learn dialogues, useful expressions, basic phrases, and general information on Japanese culture.
Intended Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Have a daily conversation with confidence in Japanese.
Methodology:
- Grammar
- Verbs
- Vocabulary
- Questions
- Pronunciation
- Alphabet
Required Material:
Students may choose to purchase either a digital book or a paper book, not both.
The purchase should only be made after the first class.
- Device: PC (Windows 11) or Mac OS 13 (Ventura or newer).
Laptops or desktops are recommended for full functionality.Students may be able to participate using Chromebooks or tablets, but features may be limited.
- Internet Connection: Minimum – 10 Mbps download / 2 Mbps upload.
Recommended – 25 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload.Wired internet connection is preferred for stability.
- Audio & Video: Headphones or earbuds with a microphone.
Webcam (built-in or external) is recommended. - Book
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Title: Marugoto: Japanese language and culture “Starter A1” “Rikai”
Authors: Japan Foundation (Hiromi Kijima; Tomoyo Shibahara; Naomi Hatta)
Price: Approximately $43.00 ($ 39.00 Kindle Edition)
To purchase your book please click one of the following links :OR
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Web Browser: The latest versions of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari.
Please see Microsoft’s detailed link for more information:
Fall2026
Evening Sessions
Sep 16 - Nov 18Wed
Wednesday, Sep 16 - Wednesday, Nov 18
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 550012 |
| Registration Start Date: | Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
| Registration End Date: | Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | TBA |
| Status: | Registration for this section starts on Thursday, Jul 02, 2026 |
Spring 2026
Evening Sessions
Apr 08 - Jun 10Wed
Wednesday, Apr 08 - Wednesday, Jun 10
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 550012 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Dec 15, 2025 |
| Registration End Date: | Sunday, Apr 05, 2026 |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | Atsuko Okamoto |
| Status: | Registration in progress and will end on Sunday, Apr 05, 2026 |
Summer 2026
Evening Sessions
Jun 17 - Sep 02Wed
Wednesday, Jun 17 - Wednesday, Sep 02
| Day | Time | Room Number |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 18:00 - 21:00 | Microsoft Teams - Online |
Additional Information
| Delivery Method: | Online |
| Price: | $245.00 plus tax |
| Total Hours: | 30 |
| Course Number: | 550012 |
| Registration Start Date: | Monday, Feb 23, 2026 |
| Registration End Date: | Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 |
| Group Schedule Info: | No class June 24 - St-Jean Baptiste & July 1 - Canada Day |
| Maximum Class Size: | 20 |
| Teacher: | TBA |
| Status: | Registration in progress and will end on Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 |