Japanese Facts
Particles' are used often in Japanese - small words which denote how words in a sentence relate to one another
Japanese lacks 'phonemes' (sounds) that are present in most other languages - for example, Japanese have no 'L' sound, and use their own sound to replace it, which sounds more like an 'R'
The subject or object of a sentence in Japanese does not need to be announced if it is clear from the context - this is called being a 'pro-drop' language
Your colleagues and yourself can be trained by our native-speaking fully-qualified Japanese tutors at a time and location to suit you. Classes can take place any day, even weekends, and can happen in the morning, afternoon or evening. If the case may be that your home or office is not convenient, there is always the option to take your classes at the office of your teacher. Study books for the course are provided.
Book now / InquiryThese Japanese courses are intended for people who really need to learn Japanese to help make that difference in their work. For beginners, it will be useful to learn greetings and basic business etiquette, at higher levels reading and then writing become more important. Typical students include those involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where an additional language is required, and those working with international colleagues, academia and government. Even on our most basic course for Beginners, students should expect to end the course with basic Telephone Japanese and e-mail Japanese skills for communications as well as Survival Japanese required for short visits to a country.
Book now / InquiryThis set of Japanese tutorials are less specific and more targeted at those who want to get a range of different things from learning Japanese. Even though all novice students will cover survival Japanese: enough Japanese to make a visit to the country or make good contacts with the locals, but what do you do from there? It depends on your needs. Those who have benefitted from these courses have been those moving or investing overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people who love to travel all over the world, those interested in Japanese culture, and those who just want to pass a specific examination in Japanese.
Book now / InquiryIf there are 2 or more of you with the same level of Japanese, the same targets within the language, and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Japanese courses can also be made available for Two-to-One Japanese Courses or Small Group In-Company Japanese Courses. Listen & Learn do not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, although Taster courses in Japanese can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time.
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Tulsa
Long regarded as the 'Oil Capital of the World', Tulsa continues to be considered as a centre of excellence for learning international languages. The second-largest city in Oklahoma and the county seat of Tulsa County, Tulsa is the ideal place to kick-start your language-learning goals or revise any previously acquired linguistic knowledge. Languages are a gift; don't let them go to waste. Not only is Tulsa home to a host of talented and enthusiastic native speaker teachers, Tulsa also has a unique bond with eight other countries of the world. Through the Sister Cities International program, Tulsa is linked through cultural exchange with China, Japan, Israel, Mexico, France, Germany, Russia and Romania. Talk about opportunity!
Japanese Testimonials
"I took some Japanese classes back at college but never learned to read and write. I picked up where I left off with my teacher from Listen & Learn and I can now read basic Japanese pretty well - I've got a long way to go is great and lessons are always really helpful."