Japan Society Language Center / 語学センター

08/31/2026

07/30/2026

Upcoming classes in August!

Practically a Japanese version of “dessert” versus “desert:” Did you know that just one tiny consonant can change this similar Japanese word from talking about a writer 🖊 (sakka) to an incline ↗️ (saka)?

☀️ Learn to avoid making tiny mistakes like this one as a Japanese speaker by joining classes at the Language Center at Japan Society.

Here’s what’s coming up in August:

🗾 Japanese: Conversational Japanese (beginner to advanced) or complete beginners can start with Level 1, and mor

🗽 English (日本人対象の英会話): English Courses for Japanese Speakers
👩‍🏫 Japanese-Language Teacher T raining Information Session (日本語教師養成講座 説明会) (August 12)

1️⃣ One Day Workshops: ✈️ Crash Course for Travelers to Japan (August 4th) & 💼 Business Etiquette Courses (August 5th)

🔡 Language Workshops: Learn Kanji Fundamentals of Kanji Part 1 (August 15) & Part 2 (August 22), Hiragana (August 29) & Katakana (September 5)

https://japansoc.org/3K0wfiA

06/10/2026

A Crash Course for Travelers to Japan, Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) workshops, and Intensive Weekend Japanese Courses at beginner levels, all coming up soon!

🏀 Knicks fans! As we cheer on the blue and orange, here is a quick Japanese lesson for Game 4:

Basketball: バスケットボール (Basukettobooru) or just バスケ (Basuke)!

Hoop/Goal: ゴール (Gooru)

Dribble: ドリブル (Doriburu)

And you can cheer "Let's go Knicks!” by saying: ニックス、がんばれ！ (Nikkusu, ganbare!).

Take your skills beyond the court this summer with Japan Society’s Weekend Intensive Beginner Classes, Travel courses, and Shodo workshops!

Sign up here: https://japansoc.org/3K0wfiA

05/01/2026

Summer Shodo courses start May 8; there are still a few spots left across both in-person and online courses!

For more information:
https://japansociety.org/language-center/calligraphy/

04/30/2026

One syllable changes everything! 🪑 "Suwatte" (sit) vs. 🏺 "Sawatte" (touch) is the difference between taking a seat and getting a little too close to the art. 😅
Don't make a rookie mistake—master your skills this summer at the Language Center! 🇯🇵☀️

Here is what's coming up:
🗣️ Japanese Courses: 13 levels, JLPT prep, and more! (Starts May 18)
🖌️ Shodo: Perfect your strokes. (Starts May 8)
🗽 English (日本人対象の英会話): Native-led convo classes. (Starts June 2)
🔡 1-Day Reading Workshops: Learn Hiragana (May 1) & Katakana (May 8).
🤝 Nihongo Chat: Language exchange (Apr 23)

Use code EARLY by April 22 for $10 off Japanese & Shodo classes! Plus, Japan Society members save up to 15%.

Register here: https://japansoc.org/3VsTKDo and share this with a friend who should join our free virtual Trial Lessons on April 20!

01/05/2026

Early pricing for Spring Japanese courses ends tomorrow! ⏳🌸

Use code EARLY by Jan. 6 for $10 off. Courses span 13 levels, from beginner to advanced, so there’s an option for students at every level.

🗓️ January 26–April 6, 2026
💻 Online & In-Person
📝 View all courses & register: https://japansoc.org/3K0wfiA

12/05/2025

Winter courses begin next week, and registration is also open for more workshops and courses coming up in January!

“Even monkeys fall from trees.” 🐒💬

In Japanese, 猿も木から落ちる (sarumo kikara ochiru) reminds us that everyone makes mistakes, even the experts! So whether you’re a total beginner or brushing up on your skills, don’t worry if you “fall” a little along the way—it’s all part of learning.

🗓️ Registration is now open for Winter Japanese courses! Learn at your own pace, meet fellow students and enjoy a fun, supportive environment (no perfect monkeys required).

👉 https://japansoc.org/3K0wfiA to sign up and start your Japanese journey this winter.

09/22/2025

Learn the art of Japanese calligraphy! Fall Shodo courses begin soon, with in-person and online courses available.
Registration and more information here: https://japansociety.org/language-center/calligraphy/

08/15/2025