How to Build a Solid Foundation for the JLPT N5

If you’re just starting your Japanese language journey, the JLPT N5 is the ideal place to begin. As the first level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), it focuses on essential grammar, basic vocabulary, and foundational reading skills. Achieving N5 not only boosts your confidence but also equips you with the tools to understand simple conversations, read basic texts, and engage in everyday life in Japan. For many learners, it’s a significant first step toward fluency and passing higher levels of the JLPT in the future. At Toranomon Language School, we understand the importance of building a strong foundation. That’s why our JLPT N5 course focuses on grammar and reading […]

Unlock Your Potential in 2025: Resolutions That Stick

“So this is Christmas. And what have you done? Another year over. And a new one just begun.” John Lennon’s timeless lyrics from Happy Xmas (War Is Over) often inspire us to reflect on the past year. Have you accomplished what you set out to achieve, or do you find yourself wondering where the time went? For many, the end of the year sparks a desire to set new resolutions—promising that this will be the year of real change. Yet, most resolutions don’t make it past February. Why is that? It’s not a lack of motivation but rather the way we approach our goals. In this blog, you’ll learn how […]

Join us on today’s “Walk and Learn” at the TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery!

Toranomon Language School’s “Walk and Learn” continued today (July 12th) at the TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery! We took five of our students on an interactive field trip today at this 8-story office and TV studio here in Tokyo. Tepia showcases technologies aimed at solving problems in each theme, as well as technologies that aim for the coexistence of humans and nature. They provide hands on activities and experiences to help students get involved in science and technology. It provides a perfect environment to explore new elements of learning Japanese! To get to our destination, we took the train! This allows kids to navigate the city and teaches them about real-world experiences. They walked […]

Come with us on our “Walk and Learn” trip at Nissan Crossing!

Our exciting “Walk and Learn” tradition continued on July 19th through Toranomon Language School. This week’s exciting adventure took place at the Nissan Crossing, where they are holding the special colab event with Tomica. They all got themselves a free Tomica toy car and sticky notes by solving puzzles. The five children that joined us on today’s field trip had a great time pretending to drive inside luxury cars and playing with toy car models! Their imaginations soared as the created exciting “destinations” to drive too and had thrilling adventures. Nissan Crossing offers a fun quiz where you receive a Tomica toy car as a prize. The kids eagerly took […]