• Level C1: You are currently able to:
  • Understand a wide range of longer and more demanding texts or conversations.
  • Express ideas without too much searching.
  • Effectively use the language for social, academic, or professional situations.
  • Create well-structured and detailed texts on complex topics.
• Click here for all language level descriptions.
• Semester Length:  15 weeks
• No Class Dates:
  • March 16 - 20 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Notebook & pen(s) or pencil(s).
• Absence Policy: Notify teacher by email or text. 

• Level A1: You are currently able to:
  • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs.
  • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
  • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
  • Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 – 20 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Notebook/paper, pen/pencil
• Attendance Policy: Email or text teacher

 Level B2: You are currently able to:

• • Understand the main ideas of a complex text such as a writing piece related to their field. 
  • Unexpectedly interact easily in foreign language, without problems for the learner or the native speaker.
  • Produce a detailed text on a wide range of subjects.

• Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Topic ideas for discussion.
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.

   

Level A2: You are currently able to:

• Understand expressions in common activities like shopping, family, work, etc.
• Communicate simple and direct phrases.
• Describe immediate needs.

Additional Class Details:

• Semester Length: 15 weeks 
• Class Meeting Day(s): Tuesday & Wednesday
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Paper & pen
• Absence Policy: Notify teacher via email.

• Level A0: You are currently:
  • Just starting to become familiar with the basics of language. 
  • Have minimal to no prior knowledge of the language.        
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• This class is designed for current A0 students who want to continue into new topics, especially Japanese verbs. It’s also a great fit for anyone who already knows basic grammar, hiragana, and katakana and would like to focus on verbs and their conjugations.

  For questions or to confirm whether this level is a good fit, please email: nihongo1000say@outlook.com.

• Semester Length: 5 weeks
• Materials Needed: Notebook/laptop, pen/pencil. 
• Absence Policy: Notify teacher via text or email.

Level B1: You are currently able to:

• Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.
• Fully understand conversation regarding family, work, school or leisure topics.
• Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.
• Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans.

Additional Class Details:

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 - 20, 2026 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Notebook/paper & pen/pencil. All other materisal will be provided by the teacher. 
• Attendance Policy: Notify teacher via text.

• Level A1: You are currently able to: 
  • Understand and use very basic expressions for needs. 
  • Introduce yourself and ask other questions about personal details.
  • Have a simple conversation if the other person speaks slowly and clearly.
  • Click here for all language level descriptions.

• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): March 16 – 20 (Spring Break)
• Materials Needed: Pen & paper
• Absence Policy: Email or text teacher

B1: You are currently able to:  

• Deal with most travel situations in areas where the language is spoken.
• Fully understand conversation regarding family, work, school or leisure topics.
• Create simple texts on topics of personal interest.
• Describe experiences, events, dreams, and ambitions, as well as opinions or plans.

Additional Class Details:

• Class Meeting Day: This class meets once a week for 2.5 hours instead of twice a week for 75 minutes each session.
• Semester Length: 15 weeks
• No Class Date(s): 03/18/26
• Materials Needed: 
  • Notebook and pen or a tablet
  • English as a Second Language course and grammar book (available at Barnes & Noble)
• Attendance Policy: Not specified.