Toranomon Language School Bonenkai

It’s a blast!   Recently, our teachers and staff enjoyed a bonenkai together! Bonenkai (忘年会) refers to year-end parties, typically held in December. The term translates to “forget the year gathering” in English. These parties serve as a way for people to socialize, relax, and bid farewell to the events and stress of the past year. Bonenkai events are often organized by companies, groups of friends, or various social circles. They usually involve food, drinks, and sometimes entertainment, providing an opportunity for participants to reflect on the year and look forward to the new one. Do you want to experience Bonenkai and Japanese culture?   Check out our Japanese group […]

Holiday Notice

Toranomon Language School Holiday Notice Dear Valued Clients, Thank you for your continued support throughout this year. As the holiday season approaches, we would like to express our gratitude for being part of this wonderful journey with us.   Please be informed that the school will be closed from December 27 to January 4, with classes resuming on January 5, 2024.   Looking ahead to the coming year, we aspire to create even more enriching learning experiences for all.   From our team to yours, we wish you a joyous holiday season! お客様各位, 本年中は格別のご高配を賜り、厚く御礼申し上げます。 年末年始を迎え、日頃のご愛顧に心より御礼申し上げます。   なお、当校は12月27日から1月4日まで休校となり、 2024年1月5日より授業を再開いたします。   来年に向けて、より豊かな学習体験を皆様にお届けできるよう、努力してまいります。   皆様にとって楽しい年末年始となりますよう、心よりお祈り申し上げます!

Holiday Lessons for Kids

TLS offers winter and spring intensive courses for children needing to learn or brush up on Japanese.

Huge Crowd at “Laugh & Connect” Meet up

Huge Crowd at “Laugh & Connect” Meet up by Toranomon Language School x Meshida on Nov 2 Laughter filled the air last night as our favorite comedian Meshida performed a special show @WeWork Iceberg… More than 30 people showed up to our special event, “Laugh & Connect”!! The audience was left in splits with Meshida-san’s hilarious jokes and witty one-liners and had a great time mingling. The event was a huge success, with all the participants truly enjoying themselves. The show was followed by a networking session where people made new connections and friendships.Some people even decided to go out for late dinners and drinking after the show with new […]

Common Mistakes that Native English Speakers Make When Learning Japanese

Learning Japanese can be a rewarding and enriching experience, but it can also be challenging and frustrating at times. You are not alone. For native-English speakers, Japanese is said to be one of the hardest languages in the world to master. In this article, we will explore some of the most common mistakes that English speakers make when learning Japanese, and how to avoid or correct them. 1. Confusing similar-sounding words/Words that are written the same in hiragana but have different meanings Japanese has many words that sound similar to each other, but have different meanings, spellings, or kanji. For example, the words 会う (au), 合う (au), and 逢う (au) […]