Japanese for Study, Relocation & Long-Term Stay

This private course is designed for learners in Singapore who are preparing to study, relocate, or live long term in Japan and need practical Japanese for daily life and early settlement.

The focus is on clear, appropriate Japanese used in real situations, helping learners manage everyday interactions, basic procedures, and common social situations so daily life in Japan feels more manageable from the start.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable if you:

• Are planning to study, relocate, or live in Japan long term and want language that supports everyday life from the outset
• Are a beginner or near beginner in Japanese and need practical spoken communication rather than classroom focused study
• Want Japanese that helps with daily tasks and interactions, not short term tourism
• Need language for real situations you are likely to face when settling into life in Japan

No prior knowledge of Japanese is required.

What You’ll Learn

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

• Greet people and interact politely in everyday situations
• Introduce yourself and exchange basic personal information
• Handle daily needs such as food, housing, schedules, and errands
• Ask for clarification and manage simple misunderstandings
• Participate more confidently in life in Japan

The emphasis is on being understood and responding appropriately.

Typical Situations Covered

The course focuses on language used in situations such as:

• Daily interaction with people around you
• Living arrangements and everyday routines
• Eating out and basic services
• Getting around town and using public transport
• Simple social and institutional interactions

Course Structure & Delivery

• Live, instructor-led online classes
• Structured progression using CEFR-aligned materials

This course prioritises functional independence, not fluency or academic Japanese.

Entry Level

This course is designed for beginner learners with limited to no prior exposure to Japanese. A short assessment may be recommended to ensure appropriate placement.

Assessment & Certification

Learners who complete the course may take a short post-course assessment. Based on performance, a CEFR-aligned certificate can be issued to reflect the learner’s demonstrated level at the end of the course.

Outcomes & Next Steps

By the end of the course, learners typically:

• Feel more confident handling everyday life in Japan without relying on English
• Can manage common settlement situations (introductions, routines, housing, food, getting around)
• Are better able to ask for clarification and handle simple misunderstandings in real interaction

Learners who wish to continue can progress into private or other specialised courses based on their goals (e.g., deeper workplace interaction, administrative tasks, or broader daily-life communication).

Terms and Conditions

• Cancellations or reschedule requests must be emailed to: support@lingua-learn.sg
• To cancel or reschedule a class, kindly provide at least 24 hours’ notice.
• Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be counted as attended, and no rescheduling or refund will be offered.