Introduction of on-demand Japanese language learning programs

On-Demand Japanese Language Learning Program in Chiba City

"Chiba City Japanese Language Learning Program" useful for social life

This is a program for people living in Chiba City to learn Japanese that will be useful in social life.
You can learn Japanese through e-learning and schooling.
You can study Japanese through e-learning anytime, anywhere using the internet (excluding system maintenance hours, etc.).
We also provide classroom services linked to e-learning.

Target

　People aged 18 or older who live in Chiba City (residents, employees, students in Chiba City)
　However, people under the age of 18 can use the e-learning system only.

Who is this program suitable for?

　People who have not studied Japanese much and who find life inconvenient because they do not understand Japanese.
　People who want to learn at their own pace using a smartphone, computer (PC), or tablet.
　People who want to learn basic Japanese for daily life, child-rearing, work, etc.
　People who want to learn Japanese and information necessary for daily life.
　People who want to communicate and interact with people around them in Japanese.
　People who want to learn Japanese, make better use of their abilities, and be of use to the people and communities around them.

Target Level

　There are three levels of Japanese language proficiency goals (based on the Japanese language education framework)

- Basic level language users (A1, A2)
- Independent language users (B1, B2)
- Proficient language users (C1, C2)

　The target level for the programs currently available is "Basic Language User (A1)."

Course period

　6 months

Fees (fees have changed since April 2025)

　2,000 yen (schooling fee)
　In addition, communication fees and provider connection fees when connecting to the Internet, transportation costs when attending classes, etc. are the responsibility of the participant.

About the program

e-learning

　It is based on "Japanese to Express Myself" (an original teaching material from the Chiba City International Association), which was created with the aim of communicating about oneself using Japanese.
　You will learn "self-expression" and "practical conversation" through themes familiar to everyday life.

schooling

　90 minutes per session
　You will practice conversation based on the e-learning content and listen to other participants.
　In face-to-face classes, we may also go for walks around town (some classes).

　Example XNUMX
　Participants will talk about their favorite things (e-learning theme) and listen to other participants.
　Example XNUMX
　Students will practice conversation skills and learn lifestyle information on the e-learning topic "Body and Health."

How to learn

e-learning

　You will study alone using the e-learning system.
　The teaching materials are web content. We use online teaching materials in the e-learning system.

schooling

　Japanese language teachers will be in charge of schooling.
　Participants will discuss what they have learned through e-learning with other participants and try to use the Japanese they have learned in everyday situations.　

Implementation site

e-learning

　Participants can access e-learning from a location of their own choosing.

schooling

　If you are meeting in person, the venue will be the Chiba City International Plaza Conference Room. (Address: here.）
　If online, use Zoom.

Implementation period

　In principle, you can start studying the month after you apply.
　Those who complete on-demand Japanese language learner registration and identity verification by the 20th of each month can start learning the following month.
　If you complete your on-demand Japanese language learner registration and identity verification after the 21st, you can start learning two months after the month of application.

How to apply

1. Register as an on-demand Japanese learner
2. Verify your identity
3. The Chiba City International Association will send you an e-mail with your e-learning system ID and password.
4. Start learning Japanese through e-learning

How to participate in schooling

1. On-demand Japanese language learner registration and identity verification completed
2. Pay the participation fee (schooling fee)
3. The Chiba City International Association will send you an email with the Zoom meeting ID etc. (if participating online)
4. Participate in the session of your choice (you can attend multiple sessions during the course period with a single payment)

Schooling Schedule

　Click here for the schedule

Inquiries and questions about on-demand Japanese language learning

　We also hold free trial sessions.
　Trial session flyer (Flyer PDF）
　To apply for the trial session,Here (Google form for trial session application)

　For inquiries or questions, please contact us using the "Ask a question about Japanese classes" link below.
　Please write your questions in Japanese as much as possible.

Apply for on-demand Japanese language learning

　How to apply