LANGUAGE COURSES AT JACCU
JACCU’s primary goal is for its community to share knowledge and experience. Language is a way to communicate and connect with people; it’s an essential tool in our relationships. Through teaching languages, we can accomplish our goal of contributing to our society by providing cultural exchange opportunities that will impact future generations in a positive and inspiring way.
At JACCU, the Japanese Art & Culture Centre of Utrecht, we offer a wide range of language courses to learn Japanese for Dutch and English speakers and specific courses for Japanese speakers to learn Dutch or English. All our lessons are currently available online.
We offer courses for individuals from 16 years old and up. Our knowledgeable teachers provide several language courses at different levels. Choose a course from the list below, or request a free intake interview to find the best-suited course.
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JAPANESE COURSES
This selection comprises four different levels of Japanese language courses, from beginner to intermediate level. You can learn Japanese from scratch up to a level where you can express yourself freely. The teacher, Niek Span, will teach you each level with attention to grammar, pronunciation and listening. It is also possible to focus on how to write Japanese characters of hiragana, katakana and kanji.
If you are looking for a complete course with equal attention to the spoken and written part of language, it is perfect for you!
Each course level consists of 12 lessons of 90 minutes on Zoom.
New groups will start in January 2024.
Make a request for a free intake meeting now!
1 course €209
2 courses €399
4 courses €749
Beginner I
In this course you will learn how to use and read the basic Japanese characters of hiragana. Additionally, basic grammar will be taught to help you to make simple conversations in Japanese with listening and speaking exercises to practise the basics of the language.
Beginner II
This course is the continuation of the Beginner I Japanese course. At this level, you will learn to use and read katakana, with more practice and exercises. We will also introduce further grammar rules for constructing longer sentences. Additionally, there will be a brief introduction to kanji.
Intermediate I
The intermediate course is focused on more complex grammatical patterns and enhanced vocabulary. At this level, you will learn to use the Japanese language correctly in various situations and different contexts, such as understanding current Japanese affairs, finding a part time job or holding daily conversations. Furthermore, you will explore the kanji writing system in more detail.
Intermediate II
This course is a continuation of Intermediate I. At this level, you will learn more about expressing yourself in a formal and modest way, which includes more advanced vocabulary and grammar related to official authorities and institutions. With this course, you will be able to express your opinion on a variety of topics, and reflect back on things in life more proficiently.
SURVIVAL JAPANESE
In this crash intensive course, you can master the basics of the Japanese language in a short time, and acquire basic knowledge of Japan in a private lesson on Zoom. It is especially suitable for people who are planning to travel to Japan in the near future.
You will learn:
- How to introduce yourself
- Basic greetings and responses
- Making small conversations
- Asking for directions and understanding the response
- Dealing with situations in a restaurant, shopping store or at sight-seeing spots
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The teacher, Yoshi Noda, who has more than 15 years of experience in teaching Japanese and English, can also give you advice on how to plan your trip to Japan, including some recommendations on visiting locations, according to what you would like to do in Japan.
You can start the course anytime with a 12-lesson package, and the schedule will be tailored to your preferences.
Before you sign up, you can make a request for a free intake meeting on Zoom.
€344
PRIVATE LESSONS
JACCU provides private lessons for the Japanese, Dutch and English languages. These private lessons are tailor-made according to the levels and needs of each student. You can discuss the language of the lessons, course contents and materials with the teachers. Choose the ideal course format that benefits your purpose and schedule, and improve your skills effectively in a short time.
The private course packages consist of 12 lessons of 60 minutes on Zoom.
You can start the course anytime in 2024, and the schedule will be tailored to your preferences.
Make a request for a free intake meeting now!
1 course €399
2 courses €749
Designed by Hiroko Matsushita for JACCU
JACCUでは、日本語、オランダ語、及び英語のプライベートレッスンを提供しています。これらのプライベートレッスンは、各生徒のレベルに合わせ、レッスンの言語、コースの内容、または教材について教師と直接相談することが可能となっています。また、柔軟なスケジュールの構成も可能です。目的やスケジュールに合わせて最適なコース形式を選び、短期間で効果的にスキルアップすることに適したコース内容となっています。
プライベートコースのパッケージは、Zoom上での60分間x12回のレッスンで構成されています。2024年のいつでもコースを開始することができ、スケジュールはあなたの希望に合わせて調整が可能となります。 無料レベルチェック＆カウンセリングを申し込み、今すぐ始めてみましょう！
1コース：€399
2コース：€749
DUTCH COURSE FOR JAPANESE SPEAKERS
日本人のためのオランダ語コース
オランダでの生活に興味があったり、又は既にオランダ在住で、オランダ語学習の必要性を感じていませんか？より良いコミュニケーションスキルを身につけ、オランダ社会に溶け込みたいと思いませんか？少人数制のグループで、日本語で学べるオランダ語コースを探しているのならば、このコースがベストです！（今後プライベートレッスンも予定しています）。詳細は下記フォームからお問い合わせください。
各コースは、Zoom上での60分間x12回のレッスンで構成されています。 新しいグループレッスンが2024年1月に始まる予定です。 無料レベルチェック＆カウンセリングを申し込み、今すぐ始めてみましょう！
Designed by Hiroko Matsushita for JACCU
初心者向けオランダ語コース「レベルA0-A1」
レッスンは全て日本語で行われ、オランダ語での簡単な会話と共に日常生活におけるコミュニケーションの向上を目標とします。 文法、発音、読解、リスニングを中心に基本的な理解力及び会話スキルの向上を目的としたプログラムになっています。
1コース：€209
2コース：€399
CONTACT US FOR A FREE INTAKE INTERVIEW
Are you undecided on the course you want to take? Would you like to get more information on some of our courses? Contact us for a free intake interview.
In this online meeting, the teacher will make a level check for the course you are interested in, so that you can be placed in the right class.
All courses are currently offered online and they will start when there is enough demand.