overview (including weekly schedule, grading policy, and learning goals), and
level check sheet.
If you can accomplish the task(s) shown in the "#2 level check sheet", your Japanese proficiency has reached the goal level of that course; that means you are ready to start learning in the one-level higher course than the one you are reading.
* Click here for a quick overview of the Japanese track course (J1 to J7-A &B, Advanced Japanese).
Reading & Writing & Speaking
J1 is very intensive, especially for novice learners. We advise you to check the model schedule to see how fast the course runs, and to prepare for learning Hiragana and Katakana.
You may want to check online learning materials such as the ones provided by the Japan Foundation as follows:
Reading & Writing
Reading & Writing