Japanese 3 course
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Beginner (0/A2)
Have you completed Japanese level 2 course and do you want to further develop your Japanese language skills? Or do you have knowledge of Japanese in another way and want to take your skills to the next level?
Please note: this course is given in Dutch.
About Japanese 3
You can start this course if you have completed the Japanese Level 2 course, or 40 hours of learning Japanese. This course focuses on everyday situations such as visiting Japanese friends, attending activities such as festivals and expressing your feelings. Therefore this course is ideal for exchange students or expats who would like to learn to communicate in Japanese. The focus in this course is on listening, reading and speaking Hiragana/Katakana.
Learning goals
After completing this course you will:
- have built up a good grammatical foundation of the Japanese language.
- be able to read simple texts in hiragana and katakana (using a dictionary).
- be able to hold oral, everyday conversations, such as describing people/things and inviting or participating in activities.
- be ready for the Japanese Level 4 course.
Method
- The teacher covers grammar and lessons from the book in plenary.
- There are also handouts for grammar, glossaries and the teacher gives additional explanations on the board.
Time investment
- Japanese 3 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.
Practical
- The teacher will speak Japanese as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in Japanese or in Dutch.
- You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
- You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.
Schedule
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Starting date: 3 September 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 3 September 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 10 September 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 17 September 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 24 September 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 1 October 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 8 October 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 15 October 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 22 October 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 29 October 2025 18:30 20:00 -
Starting date: 4 September 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Thursday 4 September 2025 18:30 20:00 Thursday 11 September 2025 18:30 20:00 Thursday 18 September 2025 18:30 20:00 Thursday 25 September 2025 18:30 20:00 Thursday 2 October 2025 18:30 20:00 Thursday 9 October 2025 18:30 20:00 Thursday 16 October 2025 18:30 20:00 Thursday 23 October 2025 18:30 20:00 Thursday 30 October 2025 18:30 20:00
FAQ
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
