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Current Level |
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Intermediate level in speaking
and listening |
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700 kanji for recognizing |
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Course Objectives |
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In order to communicate fluently with
colleagues, clients, and friends, the objectives of
this program include |
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To review, reinforce, and expand
of grammar skills |
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To expand of the knowledge of
vocabulary, and expressions |
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To develop of the ability to read
authentic materials and discuss the content |
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To expand of the ability to function
in Japanese in various social settings |
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To develop of presentation and/or
negotiation skills |
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Method |
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Business conversation/presentation/negotiation
practice to increase fluency and effectiveness
in dialogues. |
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Vocabulary, idioms, and expressions
that are often used in business conversations
will be introduced. |
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Conversation and discussion will
be recorded and analyzed with the student to
identify areas of improvement |
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Reading short articles from newspapers,
magazines, or internet to increase expressions
and vocabulary. Discussions based on the topics. |
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Contents |
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Expressing your opinion |
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Asking and answering questions |
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Listening to clients’ needs |
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Negotiation skills |
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Making proposals |
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Sample lesson (60 minutes) |
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Free-talk for warming
up |
10 minutes |
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Review of the previous
lesson |
5 minutes |
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Presentation of new
concepts |
20 minutes |
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Oral practice/Listening
exercise |
10 minutes |
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Role-play* |
15 minutes |
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*Students will engage in challenging activities
that require them to use their Japanese in simulated
situations, for example, role-playing at a restaurant
or asking directions. |
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Course Materials |
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Talking Business in Japanese,
The Japan Times |
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Authentic materials including
articles from various sources |
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We encourage you to bring your
own materials if you desired |
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Expected number of lesson hours |
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200 hours < 1hour x 200 times> |
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Instructor(tentative) |
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Ms. Sachiyo KANEKO
Sachiyo Kaneko received her B.A. in Western Civilization
from Musashi University. Following her graduation,
Ms. Kaneko joined Yamaichi Securities and worked
for 9 years as a certified security advisor. She
left Yamaichi in 1996 to follow her husband to Belgium
where he was sent on assignment. She has a working
knowledge both French and English. In 2000, she earned
her certification as a Japanese language instructor.
She brings to the classroom a unique balance of both
her business and international experience.
Ms. Shiho WATANABE
Shiho Watanabe received her B. A. in International relationship
from Tsudajuku
University. Following graduation, Ms. Watanabe joined
Fujikura, and worked in HR division. She organized a
lot of training for her company.
During her years in the business world, Ms. Watanabe
became to have interests in communicating with people
all over the world.
In 2001 she went to London to become a certified Japanese
instructor and now she joined PFC. |
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Schedule |
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The lesson is available 8:00-20:00 Monday
to Saturday
No charge for cancellation by 17:00 on the day before
the lesson. In case the lesson is scheduled for Monday,
cancellation will not be accepted if it is made after
5 pm on Friday of the preceding week.
To make a cancellation or change, you can let the instructor
know directly or call People Focus Consulting (03-5771-7071).
You can also contact us by e-mail ( nihongo@peoplefocus.co.jp).
In this case, please send the mail by 15:00 on the day
before the lesson, and make sure that you receive the
confirmation e-mail from us by 17:00 the same day.
Please discuss with your instructor if you want to reschedule lessons. |
