Japanese

Japanese is the language spoken throughout the Japanese archipelago. However, no law gives it official status, although it is the language of official documents and education. Japanese is also used by the Japanese diaspora (notably in Brazil and Peru).

There is a standard language, but also, depending on the region, dialectal variants, some of which are still very much alive. The only other language to be found is Ainu, on the island of Hokkaido, which survives among an extremely small number of speakers.

The set of sounds used in Japanese is rather limited, and its pronunciation poses no problem for a French speaker. Its morphology is similarly undeveloped, with invariable nouns and very few verbal modifications.

As for its syntax, which is remarkably regular, it stands out above all for its total difference from European languages. So you have to throw yourself into it, forgetting your references and being open to new things. The journey is well worth it!

The Japanese can be taught in group classes (subject to a minimum number of trainees) or in individual classes (maximum of four trainees).

Find all our in group courses

Classic formula(2h / 1 time during the week)
Dynamic formula(4h / 1 time on Saturday morning)
Intensive course (4 sessions / year)

Japanese language training in our group courses

Progression japonais sept 21 (738.2 KB, .pdf)

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To find all our training courses in individual courses

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TESTS FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT

If you'd like to check your language level in relation to our range of courses and the breakdown of groups into classic (evening courses) or dynamic (Saturday morning courses), here are the tests you can take below.

The test is taken on the Kahoot platform and, is compulsory if you wish to join our courses. Make sure you have 45 minutes to complete it. The result will enable us to determine the level that best suits you.

For all levels:
- if you obtain a score between 25000 and 30000 points, you can join the level in question.
- if your score is between 20,000 and 25,000 points, you can move up to the next level, but you'll need to study some of the points in the lower level again.
- if you obtain a score below 20000, your level appears to be insufficient to integrate the level in question.

Before you start the test, you'll need to enter your e-mail address and username. When entering your username, please enter your first and last name.