Japanese Advanced - Level 6

Taught almost exclusively in Japanese, this course is ideal of experienced Japanese speakers looking to improve or maintain their high-level language skills. Taught at N1 level, this cause is designed to help you achieve level of fluency comparable to that required for entry into Japanese universities.

Through engaging discussions, authentic materials, and advanced communication practice, you will develop the skills needed to express complex ideas accurately and naturally in both professional and social contexts.

The course consists of three 10-week modules running over a total of 30 weeks. It is excellent for using Japanese to a high standard in academic, professional or cultural settings.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for learners who have completed Japanese Upper Intermediate (level 5) or similar experience. You should be confident at JLPT N2 level before enrolling. It is also suitable for learners who have already reached JLPT N1 and would like to maintain their proficiency, refresh their knowledge and continue developing their advanced language skills.

Timetable

The course includes 60 hours of learning and is delivered across three 10-week modules.

Benefits

• Communicate in Japanese at the highest level of proficiency
• Learn with an experienced Japanese tutor
• Develop advanced speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
• Access authentic Japanese materials and real-world language practice
• Opportunity to sit a mock JLPT N1 examination.

By the end of this course, you will be able to

• understand general content of lectures and themes you are interested in
• express your opinion in a logical manner when joining discussion and debates
• write letter and e-mails using basic polite Japanese
• read novels, understanding the feelings of characters and main storyline
• understand TV programmes covering everyday topics like cooking, travel etc
• explain and write about the background and cause of unpredictable occurrences e.g., an accident
• understand content of enquiries about your work or field of expertise
• speak polite or casual Japanese depending on the person you are conversing with
• read and understand main points covered in articles on politics, economics in newspapers and magazines
• write reports on topics you specialise in.

Grammatical structures

Below are a sample of some of the many grammatical structures you will learn throughout the course.

Module one

• ないまでもeven if [A] is not done, then [B]
• というわけではないit’s not that, it doesn’t mean that
• を皮切りに（をかわきりに）starting with
• まみれcovered with, stained, smeared with
• となると / となればonce/when something happens
• こそすれonly the first point is true, the second point cannot be true

Module two

• といえどもeven, even if
• たことにして expresses a decision or news that does not reflect the truth
• なくしてwithout
• をもって1) by means of, with. 2) at the time
• ものとしてto assume, to suppose
• 並み（なみ）same level as, equal to, on par with , each, row of

Module three

• かたがたwhile, at the same time, for the purpose of
• たる(those) who are, (that) which is,
• ずくめcompletely, entirely, nothing but
• であれ/であろうとwhoever / whatever / however
• こそあれalthough, even though
• うと～うと/うが～うがwhether/even if [A] or [B].

You will receive a Certificate of Completion from City St George’s, University of London, along with a digital badge for your LinkedIn profile.

To qualify, you must attend at least 70% of classes.

Teaching

Classes are highly interactive and include:

• Small group work and role-play
• Listening to audio materials (e.g. radio clips)
• Reading articles and texts
• Watching video content
• Digital learning tools to support your progress

You’ll also explore Japanese culture, current affairs and traditions alongside language learning.

Every lesson is designed to make learning practical, enjoyable, and social, so you can use Japanese confidently in everyday situations.

It is the right level if you have either:

• completed our Level 5 upper intermediate course or equivalent
• a good JLPT N2 level.

You should already be able to:

• talk about your hobbies and interests
• express personal feelings and emotions with reasons
• be able to organise meetings with friends and colleagues
• join conversations discussing familiar everyday topics
• generally understand TV shows or movies in standard Japanese
• understand the content of official letters and e-mails written in polite Japanese
• understand the content of general articles in newspapers and magazine
• use around 1,000 kanji.

Additional requirements

To enrol onto the Advanced Japanese course, you must:

• be age 18 or over
• have basic IT skills and a reliable internet connection to access lessons and course materials.

English requirements

You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course, although, at this level the classes will mainly be taught in Japanese.