Maximize Your Working Holiday with Japanese Lessons
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More than just language!! Are you planning to embark on a working holiday in Japan? This incredible experience offers a unique opportunity to explore Japan’s rich culture, work, and make new friends. However, to truly make the most of your time here, having a solid foundation in the Japanese language is essential. Why Learning Japanese is Crucial for Your Working Holiday While Japan is a fascinating and welcoming country, English is not widely spoken outside of major cities or international companies. Whether you’re working in hospitality, retail, or any other field, having Japanese language skills will significantly enhance your experience. Understanding and speaking Japanese allows you to communicate effectively with […]
Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Our Japanese Afterschool Program
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Now with 16,500 yen off Family Discount Plan!! Dear Parents in the Toranomon Area, Are you searching for an afterschool program that not only boosts your child’s confidence in speaking but also enhances their social skills, reading, and writing abilities? Our Japanese Afterschool Program is designed to do just that—and more! Program Highlights: Flexible Schedule: Choose up to 3 classes a week—on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. A minimum of one class per week is required. Private and Group Lessons: We offer both private and group lessons to cater to your child’s individual learning preferences and needs. Skill […]
Learning a new language with the right support
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It is important to get support for your goals and feel assured. It requires lots of motivation and focus and they need to know their parents can help them with that. Check out some simple ideas to support them. If possible, involve the whole family and make learning the language an activity. Siblings, cousins or any other members can get together to play games or cook meals using a recipe in the language. The whole family creates a support system and an immersing learning environment. Your child will feel encouraged and have a stronger desire to continue learning. Children learn best when they are having fun. Utilize interactive learning tools […]
“Walk and Learn Japanese” continue at the Minato Science Museum
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The Minato Science Museum was today’s destination for our “Walk and Learn” where our students had the opportunity to experience many interactive exhibits. We walked here with the students offering them sights of the city. There were many interactive activities to choose from, one of them being a room with X-Ray vision where they had to sort through colored objects. Another great one was a full scan of their body, where they got to see an X-Ray of their bones and understand the workings of the human body. These “walk and learn” teach the students the importance of patience and kindness as the older students will often help the younger […]
How speaking Japanese can benefit your career
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The country of Japan has *the fourth largest economy in the world and there are abundant opportunities for work in fields like technology, finance, and manufacturing. In these jobs, there is a high demand for Japanese language skills, and by speaking this language you will stand out as a candidate. Regardless of if you are a student or professional, learning Japanese will provide an array of opportunities and careers. Here is a list of reasons why learning Japanese will benefit your career. *As of the year 2023. Building Stronger Customer Relations or Internal Relations The ability to effectively and confidently communicate with Japanese customers in their native language will create […]
Japanese Tea Ceremonies- A Quintessential Experience
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The Japanese tea ceremony, also known as “sado”, is a tradition rich in history. It is a process of preparing and drinking tea. Traditionally, these ceremonies are held on a tatami floor which is a thick, woven straw mat. The main purpose of attending these ceremonies is for guests to enjoy the hospitality and atmosphere provided for them that is much more relaxing than everyday life. In modern times, these ceremonies are most commonly practiced as a hobby and are open for tourists to experience as well. Tea ceremonies vary in formality and authenticity, and Kyoto or Uji, about six hours outside of Tokyo, are two of the best places […]
Communication in Japanese Business Culture
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Effective use of communication is the key to success, but cross-cultural communication can either help or hurt your business productivity. When engaging with international companies, specifically Japan where lots of emphasis is placed on work culture, it can be intimidating. Let us share with you some insights for verbal and nonverbal communication inJapanese business culture and how to effectively communicate with Japanese companies. When it comes to business, Japanese people want to do it with someone they know they can trust. Relationships are often built through informal gatherings involving a large amount of eating and drinking Punctuality First and foremost, do not be late. There are no excuses for tardiness […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Mastering the JLPT
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~1 month to 1 year long plan with textbook recommendations~ Calling all aspiring Japanese language enthusiasts! The other day, there was another JLPT exam. To everyone who studied hard for this day, how did it go? Did you manage well? Did it feel more challenging than expected? There must be various thoughts and impressions. While the results are still pending, those who are confident of passing are likely excited about leveling up to the next stage. For those who are unsure, don’t worry! The next test is in December, so there are still five months to go! This blog post is intended to provide useful information for those planning to […]
Most effective ways to learn Japanese as an English speaker.
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Working on improving your Japanese skills? Learning any new language is difficult and it can feel like stepping into a whole new world. The path to fluency is a challenging journey that requires dedication and passion. Many strategic learning methods make this process much easier and enjoyable, so implement these tips into your routine and see results! Take the time to focus on learning the pillars of Japanese and the basics of the language, making sure to establish a regular routine. Learn the alphabet Imagine someone learning to speak English without knowing the alphabet?OK, let’s become realistic. Learn the Japanese alphabet first for the fast lane. But why does the […]
For JLPT N4 & N5 learners! N4とN5の文法を使った例文後半!
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こんにちは、虎ノ門(とらのもん)ランゲージスクールです! 日本語を勉強(べんきょう)しているみなさん、お元気(げんき)ですか? だんだん、暑(あつ)くなってきましたね! JLPTのテストまで、あと約(やく)1か月(いっかげつ)です。 今日(きょう)も、JLPT N4とN5の文法(ぶんぽう)を使(つか)った文(ぶん)をたくさん紹介(しょうかい)します! 後半(こうはん)です。前半(ぜんはん)はこちらです。 ぜひ読(よ)んでみてくださいね! ※グリーンはシンプルな文(ぶん)。ブルーは、もう少(すこ)し詳(くわ)しい文(ぶん)です。タッチすると、かわります! 16. 彼(かれ)が来(く)ると思(おも)います。 約束(やくそく)の時間(じかん)になったので、彼(かれ)がもうすぐ来(く)ると思(おも)います。楽(たの)しみです。 17. その映画(えいが)はとても面白(おもしろ)かったです。 家族(かぞく)みんなで見(み)た映画(えいが)は、感動的(かんどうてき)でとても面白(おもしろ)かったです。また見(み)たいです。 18. どんな食(た)べ物(もの)が好(す)きですか。 あなたの好(す)きな食(た)べ物(もの)は何(なん)ですか?甘(あま)い物(もの)が好(す)きか、辛(から)い物(もの)が好(す)きか教(おし)えてください。 19. 海(うみ)で泳(およ)ぎたいです。 夏休(なつやす)みに家族(かぞく)と一緒(いっしょ)に海(うみ)に行(い)って、きれいな海(うみ)で思(おも)い切(き)り泳(およ)ぎたいと思(おも)います。 20. 休(やす)みの日(ひ)は映画(えいが)を見(み)たり、本(ほん)を読(よ)んだりします。 休日(きゅうじつ)には家(いえ)でゆっくり過(す)ごしながら、映画(えいが)を見(み)たり、本(ほん)を読(よ)んだりしています。 21. 晴(は)れたときに散歩(さんぽ)します。 天気(てんき)が良(よ)い日(ひ)は、近所(きんじょ)の公園(こうえん)まで散歩(さんぽ)に行(い)って、新鮮(しんせん)な空気(くうき)を吸(す)います。 22. 宿題(しゅくだい)を忘(わす)れないでください。 先生(せんせい)が言(い)ったように、宿題(しゅくだい)を必(かなら)ずやって、明日(あした)学校(がっこう)に持(も)って来(き)てください。 23. 勉強(べんきょう)しながら音楽(おんがく)を聴(き)きます。 集中(しゅうちゅう)するために、好(す)きな音楽(おんがく)を聴(き)きながら勉強(べんきょう)するのが楽(たの)しいです。 24. 雨(あめ)が降(ふ)らなくて、いい天気(てんき)です。 今日(きょう)の天気(てんき)は晴(は)れていて、雨(あめ)が降(ふ)らないので、外(そと)で遊(あぞ)ぶのに最適(さいてき)です。 25. 宿題(しゅくだい)は必(かなら)ずやらなければならない。 毎日(まいにち)の宿題(しゅくだい)をきちんとやらなければ、先生(せんせい)に叱(しか)られるので頑張(がんば)ります。 26. 買(か)い物(もの)に行(い)くつもりです。 午後(ごご)、母(はは)と一緒(いっしょ)に買(か)い物(もの)に行(い)って、新(あたら)しい文房具(ぶんぼうぐ)を買(か)うつもりです。 27. この本(ほん)はどうですか。 この本(ほん)はとても面白(おもしろ)いですから、ぜひ読(よ)んでみてください。おすすめです。 28. この犬(いぬ)はあの犬(いぬ)よりも大(おお)きいです。 私(わたし)の家(いえ)の犬(いぬ)は、隣(となり)の家(いえ)の犬(いぬ)よりも体(からだ)が大(おお)きくて、力持(ちからも)ちです。 29. 昼(ひる)ごはんの前(まえ)に散歩(さんぽ)します。 お昼(ひる)ご飯(はん)を食(た)べる前(まえ)に、近(ちか)くの公園(こうえん)まで散歩(さんぽ)に行(い)って、少(すこ)し運動(うんどう)をします。 30. 一緒(いっしょ)に宿題(しゅくだい)をやりましょう。 友達(ともだち)と一緒(いっしょ)に宿題(しゅくだい)をすると楽(たの)しいし、お互(たが)いに教(おし)え合(あ)うことができます。 おつかれさまでした! JLPTの勉強(べんきょう)頑張(がんば)ってくださいね! https://toranomon-ls.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/無題の動画-‐-Clipchampで作成.mp4 JLPT N4とN5の文法(ぶんぽう)の練習(れんしゅう)に使(つか)ってください。 わからないことがあれば、いつでも質問(しつもん)してくださいね。 これからも一緒(いっしょ)に楽(たの)しく日本語(にほんご)を学(まな)んでいきましょう! JLPT N1 – N5 Course Fastest Online JLPT Course Half-Day Crash Course: Fast-track your Japanese language skills in just half a day!! Toranomon Language School Book a demo lesson today!