Hi everyone,

Our Sydney Language Solutions currently offer the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N2 Preparation Course, Beginners 1 and Beginners 2. 

For the JLPT, N2 course, we use sample exams of the recent years and other materials of relevant books. Also, we read and analyse useful and interesting articles in Japanese in that class. They are from Japanese newspapers (esp. Nikkei) and magazines. The examples of the topics recently dealt were: energy resources and innovation for cost reduction in Japan, solar energy, “Smart House” (currently developing, 10 big corporations’ influential joint project for economic, energy-based and time saving system for consumers), Japanese politics, its future strong industries, its new use of robots for social/industrial needs, Australian nature (e.g. life of fairy penguins and sea dragons) etc. We also chat a variety of things in Japanese.

For Beginners 1, we use “Japanese for Busy people” and other resources for language and Hiragana teaching. For Beginners 2, “Genki 1” is used. Students will develop skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing and can construct dialogues and speech. In both courses, there is elements of Japanese culture learning and enjoyment, students interactions, some activities, e.g. regular singing, origami, fairy tales reading, haiku poems, things about traditional arts/music/sports, customs, politeness/etiquette, food and plenty of other various things about Japan, for both traditional and contemporary senses.

We hope you’ll join us and learn the beautiful language, distinctive culture and its heritage, and exciting things of Japan with enjoyment.

– Toshiko Jackson (Japanese Language Consultant)