Business Japanese Program

Orientation Program for Newcomers Sample Course Plans 1.30 hour “Japanese for New Assignees” program This program is designed to gain an entry-level capability to speak survival Japanese. Essential Japanese phrases in business settings are covered, as well as basic grammar and introduction to the Japanese writing system. Basic Japanese knowledge • Characteristics of Japanese grammar • Writing system • Pronunciation Greetings • Meeting and business card exchange • Self introductions Letters • Signs in daily life • Writing your name in Japanese Vocabulary • Basic daily vocabulary • Basic business vocabulary related to clients’ business • Pronouncing English Japanese style • Time and numbers Expressions and grammar • Shopping • Ordering at a restaurant • Asking directions • Taking a taxi • Making telephone calls • Requests and orders at office • Asking permission • Expressing emotions and opinions We also have a 100 hour Business Japanese Course which includes Business Japanese with clients and co-workers, keigo (the honorific form), vocabulary and expressions related to your business. Please contact us for further information. 2.12 hour “Living in Japan” Orientation In addition to Japanese language lessons, this program focuses on acquiring basic knowledge for living in Japan. Practical everyday essentials such as banking and taking public transportation, as well as characteristics of Japanese society and culture are discussed. • Protocol, etiquette, and Do’s and Don’ts • Areas in Tokyo • Post office, bank and telephone services • Official services and information provided in Englishs • How to deal with emergencies (fire, earthquakes, sickness, etc) • Commodity price and shopping tips • Annual Japanese functions and ceremonies • Current trends in Japanese society and culture • Tokyo one-day trip with instructor • Excursions from Tokyo • Japanese management practices <for new assignees> • Business customs <for new assignees> • Industry trends <for new assignees> • Japanese entertainment (karaoke, game center, pachinko etc.) <for families> • Sports (Sumo, baseball, football etc.) <for families> • Introduction of Japanese culture (tea ceremony, flower arrangement, calligraphy, etc.) <for families> • Japanese education system <for families>