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ARC Academy was established
in 1986 and has
taught Japanese to stud
e n t s f r o m o v e r 4 0
countries. On hearing all
lessons are held in Japanese,
you might wonder
how you can manage when
you hardly know any. But
you’ll soon realize it’s not
just quick and effective—
it‘s also fun. The teachers are well-trained and know how to speak at your
level of understanding.
The Intensive Course is flexible in duration; from as short as four days to as
long as months and years. ARC Academy organizes a plethora of activities so
you can learn about Japanese culture along the way.
For those too busy to attend a daily course, ARC Academy offers a package
of ten private lessons at a reasonable cost, with a fixed curriculum. There
are three courses to choose from—for Japanese beginners, for those starting
kanji, and for students keen on brushing up their keigo (formal Japanese).
A short walk from Shibuya, Shinjuku and Yokohama stations brings you
to one of ARC Academy’s branches, where you’ll find other courses such as
JLPT Preparation, Business Japanese, and more. For company training, the
curriculum is custom-made to meet individual needs.
Whether you’re looking to develop basic conversational skills or business
terminology, ARC Academy offers the best results. The friendly Englishspeaking
staff will welcome any inquiries by email, telephone, or in person.
☛ Main office: 2-14-7 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3409-0391. (Shinjuku
tel: 03-3345-6411; Yokohama tel: 045-312-5759). Email: shibuya@
arc.ac.jp. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Open Mon, Wed & Thu 10am-7:30pm,
Tue & Fri 10am-6:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, closed Sun & hols. http://en.
arc-academy.net
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ALPHA LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
Alpha Language Institute
is a truly global phenomenon,
with schools teaching
the Japanese language to
students in London, Bangkok
and the Philippines,
Nepal, Osaka, and closer
to home in Toranomon,
Tokyo. This January, their
newest branch opened up
in t he beautiful cit y of
Yokohama, and what’s more, there is a special opening campaign as an incentive
for you to join in on the fun. Alpha Language Institute was established in
1987 as a Japanese language school for foreign professionals. Over the last
two decades, it has developed a reputation for high-quality lessons taught by
instructors from diverse backgrounds, each of whom brings their specific
experience to bear in the classes.
The school provides various types of lessons for elementary- to advancedlevel
learners from about 30 countries, including private and group classes,
both on- and offsite—choose the best option for your schedule and needs.
Courses available are daily conversation, JLPT Preparation, and one-on-one
(onsite/offsite, long-term/short-term).
Select Alpha now and take advantage of some fantastic, limited-time
offers. Students can now sign up for private lessons without paying the
registration fee—and take advantage of a discount on course fees, too.
Understanding Japanese adds an unparalleled richness to life here. But the
Japanese language can present difficulties. Approach the trained professionals
at Alpha Language Institute, and take a firm step towards your goal. The
new Yokohama institute is awaiting your visit.
☛ 22F Toranomon Kotohira Tower, 1-2-8 Toranomon, Minato-ku. Tel:
03-3504-8080. Email:alpha@alpha.ac.jp.
☛ 4F Yasda-1 Bldg, 2-21-8 Tsuruyacho, Yokohama. Tel: 045-316-8282.
Email: yokohama@alpha.ac.jp.
☛ www.alpha.ac.jp
AzAbUdAI JAPANESE LANGUAGE ScHooL
Azabudai Japanese Lang
u a g e S c h o o l o f f e r s
practical lessons based on
real-life situations to help
students acquire commun
ic at ive k now ledge of
Japanese, rather than just
grammatical structures.
Because an ability to use
new language skills helps
students experience the
excitement of learning, class activities are based on developing oral proficiency.
And because learners know that their mistakes will be corrected, they
gain the confidence to speak freely and naturally. Beginner students at
Azabudai are given a three-month starter course that introduces hiragana,
katakana and simple sentences.
Each instructor at Azabudai Japanese Language School has over 18 years
of experience, and the students come from a variety of backgrounds and
nationalities. Lessons are conducted in large classrooms in a relaxed atmosphere.
The school is located just six minutes from Kamiyacho station and ten
minutes from Akabanebashi, Azabu-Juban or Roppongi-Itchome stations.
For those with a car, there is also on-site parking.
The admission fee is ¥5,000, with tuition going for ¥44,000. That gets you
20 two-hour lessons. You can get all the materials you need for your classes
for ¥4,000-¥5,000. Classes are offered twice a week from 10:30am-12:30pm,
or 1:30-3:30pm, except on Wednesdays. A minimum of three students is
required to have a class at any one time.
☛ 1-9-8 Azabudai, Minato-ku. Email: azabudai@itf.or.jp. Nearest stn:
Kamiyacho. www.itf.or.jp/azabudai
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