Our Japanese language courses are tailored to busy adults of all skill levels
SPRING 2026 Course Schedule
All classes are designed for adults, age 19 and up and are offered EITHER as in-person attendance OR online attendance (Except Level 1 Evenings at Kerrisdale Community Centre). The number of in-person attendees will be limited to four for each class. The number of online attendees will be limited to eight.
In-person classes will be held at my home, which is located in the Kerrisdale area of Vancouver.
PLEASE NOTE: The registration link for Level 1 Evenings at Kerrisdale Community will be available soon.
Level 1 (Morning, in-person, 2 spots left)
An introductory course for beginners. Students will learn how to introduce themselves and ask more detailed questions. They will learn basic structure and vocabulary to have social conversations.
Hiragana will be introduced.
For Level 1 Mornings, click the register button below.
Level 1 Evenings In-Person Course at Kerrisdale Community Centre. Maximum of 18.
If you have a question concerning KCC registration, please contact them directly at (604) 257-8100.
As the number of allocations for online and phone registrants differs, you may wish to register by phone.
*The registration link for Level 1 Evenings will be available soon.
| 8 Tuesday Mornings | |
| May 5 – June 23, 2026 | |
| 10am – 12pm (Pacific Time) | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $295 + GST ($309.75) |
OR
| 8 Tuesday Evenings (In-Person only. Maximum 18.) | |
| May 5 – June 23, 2026 | |
| 6:15 – 8:15pm (Pacific Time) | |
| In-Person Course at Kerrisdale Community Centre | |
| Cost | $310 |
Level 2 (in-person, 1 spot left)
An elementary conversation course. Students will learn basic expressions and structures to be able to express their ideas about familiar matters; family, work, and school. Use of adjectives is the main grammar point. Conversations that are useful when travelling in Japan will be practiced.
Katakana will be taught.
Prerequisites: Japanese Level 1, or equivalent.
| 8 Wednesday Evenings | |
| May 6 – June 24, 2026 | |
| 6:30 – 8:30pm (Pacific Time) | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $295 + GST ($309.75) |
Level 2.5
The latter part of the Level 2 textbook. This includes the verb group concept, conjugating dictionary forms to polite form, connective form and plain negative form.
Textbook no longer uses romaji.
Prerequisites: Japanese Level 2, or equivalent.
| 8 Friday Evenings | |
| May 8 – June 26, 2026 | |
| 6:30 – 8:30pm (Pacific Time) | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $295 + GST ($309.75) |
Level 3 (in-person, 1 spot left)
An elementary conversation course. Developing the base of grammatical comprehension to form a variety of structures.
It is the initial preparation for JLPT.
Prerequisites: Japanese Level 2.5, or equivalent.
**No class May 18 (Victoria Day)
| 8 Monday Evenings | |
| April 27 – June 22, 2026 | |
| 6:30 – 8:30pm (Pacific Time) | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $295 + GST ($309.75) |
Level 3.5 (In-person, full. online, 2 spots left)
The latter part of Level 3 textbook. Students will learn how to express their opinions, focusing on practical communication with solid grammatical comprehension. They will speak casually, politely.
Prerequisites: Japanese Level 3, or equivalent.
***No class May 7
| 8 Thursday Evenings | |
| April 30 – June 25, 2026 | |
| 6:30 – 8:30pm (Pacific Time) | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $295 + GST ($309.75) |
private lessons (all Private/semi private spots are taken. Please join group classes)
| Introductory – Level 1 – 3 Equivalent | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $85/hour + GST ($89.25) |
OR
| Intermediate/Advanced Level 4 Equivalent & Up | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $110/hour + GST ($115.50) |
OR
| Business Japanese | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $160/hour + GST ($168.00) |
jlpt pREP coURSE (all private slots are taken. please join group classes)
Private Course
| N5 – N3 | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $90/hour + GST ($94.50) |
OR
| N2 & N1 | |
| Online & In-Person Course | |
| Cost | $140/hour + GST ($147.00) |