■Overview
We recommend this business Japanese class for companies or job applicants who have hired individuals with a certain level of Japanese proficiency but want them to acquire both the necessary Japanese language skills and business etiquette for working in the company.
The main instructor of this course is from India and has experience working as a full-time employee in major Japanese companies. Along with acquiring basic Japanese language skills necessary for business, the training emphasizes understanding Japan’s unique business culture and manners, focusing on communication for foreign employees to thrive in Japanese organizations.
A Japanese teacher specializing in case study-based business Japanese training supports as a secondary instructor. This allows participants to learn native Japanese pronunciation, expressions, and gain insights into the mindset of Japanese employees, enabling them to develop foundational and practical business Japanese skills from both the perspectives of foreigners and Japanese individuals.
■What’s offered in the class
①Business Japanese that can be taught specifically by foreign instructors
While there may be an impression that languages should be learned from native speakers, when it comes to Business Japanese, there are often many aspects of business etiquette and norms in Japan that may not be common knowledge for foreigners. By having foreign instructors who have actually experienced working in Japanese companies and personally felt and adapted to the Japanese work culture, you can gain insights and tips on how to thrive in Japanese companies while leveraging your own strengths as a foreign individual.
②Learning in a multicultural environment
By learning together with students from different cultural backgrounds, you can embrace diverse perspectives, respect each other, and acquire business etiquette and knowledge without being confined to either Japanese or your own culture.
③Practical exercises in real-life scenarios
The program includes activities that focus on enhancing foundational skills such as vocabulary, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension using news articles and business materials. In addition, there will be group practical exercises involving case studies and role plays, where you will learn how to write emails, handle phone calls, and appropriately use honorific language in various situations. You can expect constructive feedback on your work and detailed native guidance from Japanese assistant instructors to further support your learning process.
■Course coordinator: Shruti Channagiri
The highest scorer in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in India.
Based on work experience at a major Japanese electronics manufacturer, provides practical education focusing on conversation and communication skills. Selected for the Japan Foundation’s business Japanese training program for teachers and recognized as a leading figure in business Japanese education in India.
■Feedback
・The course was really exciting. The teachers have been explaining things in detail and giving tips on real-life events. The class is engaging and doubts are cleared right away with examples too. This course has made it possible to make friends with other foreigners and talk with them and understand Japanese culture from all different perspectives. The teachers teach new things every day! Really excited about working in Japan.
・The teacher not only provided instruction but also allocated plenty of time in each class for case studies and group discussions, allowing us to practice, review, and acquire knowledge effectively. Drawing from their own experience working in Japan, the teacher taught us what Japanese employees value, enabling us to contemplate and study how we, as foreign employees and members of a company, can work effectively.
■The desired level of Japanese proficiency
①To acquire grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening skills with a focus on daily life in Japan.
②To prioritize conversation skills and be able to understand abstract expressions and content.
③To understand the importance of honorific language (keigo) and respectful speech and be able to use it appropriately.
③To acquire fundamental knowledge of kanji, improve writing skills, and develop the ability to comprehend news articles.
④To acquire the basic skills of Business Japanese, including business etiquette for entering a company.
■Curriculum
| Section1 | ★Strengthening basic Japanese language skills with a focus on professional life in Japan |
| ・Repetitive practice of grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and listening exercises at the N3 and N2 levels ・Vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises using news articles, followed by expressing personal opinions ・Learning the importance of honorific language (keigo) and respectful speech, along with its appropriate usage |
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| Section2 | ★Acquiring Business Japanese skills. |
| ・Greetings・Introducing someone・Expressing gratitude and apologies・Conversations that make the other person happy・Personal appearance and grooming・Conversational responses for different situations・Email etiquette・Reporting updates・Understanding seating arrangements and etiquette・How to schedule appointments・Presentation skills | |
| Section3 | ★Understanding and practicing abstract expressions |
| Communication using case studies. ・Read between lines ・Understand unwritten manners |
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