This shortened session offers an intensive 2 week Japanese language training period during the summer. It is the perfect option if you have never studied Japanese or if you have dabbled at learning Japanese greetings, hiragana and katakana. This session mainly focuses on learning basic grammar patterns and building daily-use vocabulary.

・Start in mid-June
・Introductory level only　
・Highly intensive language training
・Focus on all four language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading skills

・Opportunity to interact with Japanese students in class
・Preparatory session to continue to the Beginner level in “Session 2” - a 4-week program
・Living on campus in the Seinan dormitories

In this session, you will study Japanese with highly trained and experienced instructors each morning, and the rest of the day will be yours to enjoy optional Japanese culture classes and activities. It is the perfect option if you are looking for a full-summer session of language learning and cultural experiences or if you want to keep building your skills in Japanese. At the end of the session, you will be absolutely amazed by how much you can achieve in a month!

・Start in July
・ Four Japanese class levels from Beginner to Advanced *No Introductory class offered.
・ Learning through Activities - “TAIKEN-GATA GAKUSHU（体験型学習）”
・ Learning in groups with participants from different backgrounds - “TATEWARI （縦割り）Activity”
・ Project work including on/off campus field work, workshops and language lab activities
・ A day field trip in Fukuoka to visit local shrines, temples and other attractions
・ An overnight field trip in Kyushu area to visit historical sight

・ Optional series of Japanese culture classes and activities, including calligraphy, tea ceremony and hakama dress-up experience
・ An amazing variety of activities led by Seinan volunteer students outside of classes, including workshops, games and sports
・ Living on campus in the Seinan dormitories