GROUP LESSONS

Group Japanese Lessons

Learning Japanese in a small group is a fun and motivating way to study the language.
You can practise conversation with other learners, share ideas, and support each other as you progress.

All lessons are taught by an experienced native Japanese teacher in a friendly and supportive learning environment.

What You Will Learn

This course focuses on building practical communication skills for everyday situations.

You will develop your listening and speaking skills while learning essential grammar and vocabulary through a structured approach.

Lessons follow the Marugoto textbook series (Katsudoo and Rikai), which are widely used in Japanese language education. The course is designed so that students gradually build their language skills step by step over approximately one year.

Why Learn in a Group?

Group lessons provide a supportive and engaging learning experience.

Benefits include:

Practising conversation with other learners
Learning from different questions and perspectives
Staying motivated by studying together
Enjoying a friendly and supportive class atmosphere

Who Are These Classes For?

These classes are suitable for:

Complete beginners
Learners with some basic Japanese knowledge
People planning to travel to Japan
Anyone interested in Japanese language and culture
Learners who enjoy studying in a small group environment

Class Information

Location

Bendigo city centre
(The exact location will be provided after registration.)

Class Schedule

Classes are scheduled depending on the level of the group.

Weekday classes: after 5:30 pm
Saturday classes: morning

Each lesson runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Courses usually run for 8–10 weeks.

Class Levels

Group classes are currently available for:

Beginner to elementary level learners

If you are unsure about your level, please feel free to contact us.
We will be happy to help you find the most suitable class.

Course Fees

Example:

10-week course — $450 per person

Textbook cost is not included.

Fees are payable before the course begins.

Class Size

Small classes allow students to practise speaking and receive individual attention.

4–7 students per class

Classes may also run with 3 students, however the course fee may be slightly higher.

Expression of Interest

If you are interested in joining a group class, please submit an Expression of Interest.

Once we receive your enquiry, we will contact you with information about upcoming classes and schedules.

New classes open when enough expressions of interest are received. Feel free to contact us even if no class is currently scheduled.

About the textbooks

All classes use the Marugoto textbook series. The series has two versions: Katsudoo and Rikai.

For this class, Marugoto Starter (A1) Katsudou and Rikai will be used.

"In Katsudoo the aim is to develop practical communicative ability through listening to a variety of Japanese and through speaking practice. In Rikai you are able to systematically study the language systems needed for communication. Both Katsudoo and Rikai can be main teaching materials, and the topics are the same. By studying using both, you can acquire an overall ability in Japanese. "
(https://marugoto.jpf.go.jp/en/about/series/)

Textbook MARUGOTO

"In Marugoto, using Japanese to actually communicate is the goal. The goal is not just to increase your knowledge of grammar and sentence patterns. Can-dos are set as objectives that show what you will be able to do in what situations, and you study Japanese that can be used in real-life situations."

For more information, please visit this official website. https://www.marugoto.org/en/about/

Q&A

Who is this course for?

This is an intensive course intended for people who want to learn both Japanese language and culture, and develop essential skills for daily conversation. Starter 1 class is designed for first-time learners of Japanese.

Do I need to buy a textbook?

Yes, lessons follow a textbook MARUGOTO Katsudoo for communicative language activities and MARUGOTO Rikai Coursebook for communicative language competences.

For more details on the course textbook, please refer to https://marugoto.jpf.go.jp/en/about/series/

Is there any homework?

Daily study is essential to improving your language skills. There is homework for review, but it is not an onerous amount.

I may not be able to attend some classes. Are there make-up lessons or lesson recordings available?

Sorry, we do not offer make-up lessons or lesson recordings. However, there is an official online course of the textbook available free of charge, where you can study the textbook content. In addition, lesson notes are distributed after each lesson.

Contact

Yoko Vigor

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