Japanese / English

English Lessons

You can take free one-on-one or small group (up to 3 people) lessons with a native English teacher for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on availability. You're free to ask for anything you'd like to work on, such as pronunciation, email writing, presentations, study abroad advice, or conversation practice. This year's teacher is from the UK, so it's a great opportunity for those interested in British English. This course is available for students and staff of the Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences/Faculty of Agriculture.

Center for Global Education

Although English communication on campus and advanced tools like AI and language learning apps are becoming more common, the persistent desire to use Japanese, comprehend it deeply, and gain insights into Japanese people, culture, and society remains unchanging. In response to this desire, our Center offers a variety of Japanese language courses catering to different levels and learning durations. For the convenience of students and researchers on various campuses, all classes are conducted online.

Japanese Language Course School of Engineering

This section focuses on educational practices aimed at helping graduate and research students—primarily from the School of Engineering—develop their understanding of the Japanese language, culture, and society. Students from other graduate schools may also enroll, provided there is space available.

Comparison of the Two Japanese Language Programs

Category Center for Global Education Japanese Language Program for Engineering Students
Class Format All courses are conducted online. All courses are conducted in person.
Credits No academic credit is awarded. Academic credit is awarded.
Eligible Students Open to all students across the university. Primarily intended for students from the School of Engineering, the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, and USTEP students. Students from other graduate schools may also enroll, provided there is space available.

Other Free Online Courses

Learn Japanese at your own pace with reliable and practical language learning materials. Having some familiarity with the Japanese language can go a long way toward finding a job in Japan. For those of you who are too busy doing research to take language courses, here are some websites that can help you learn Japanese in your spare time.