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Start learning Japanese in Chiba City

For those viewing this page in Japanese
This page has been adjusted to include Japanese expressions so that automatic translations can be performed as accurately as possible.

This page introduces the main places that are useful for studying Japanese for people who live, work, or study in Chiba City. If there is no option that suits you, please contact the Chiba City International Association.

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I. Japanese learning chart

II. Places for learning Japanese in Chiba City

III. Study consultation


When you select the answer to a question, you will be redirected to an information page about the study location.

1. age

Question: Are you an adult? Are you a minor?

→ Adult (18 years or older)

→ Minor (under 18 years old)

1-1. Minors (under 18 years old)

If you are attending school, please consult with your school.

→ Click here to search for Japanese language classes in Chiba CityLook for classes that are geared towards children.

2. learning objectives

For adults

Question: What is the purpose of learning?

→ Life

→ work

→ intellectual curiosity, examination

→ To interact

2-1. Learning objective: life

Desired study frequency

every day
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Japanese-language school
(External link)

Once or twice a week
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Chiba City International Association
Local Japanese classes

Learn at your own pace
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Chiba City On-Demand Japanese Learning Program
Other online learning materials

2-2. Learning objective: work

Desired study frequency

every day
 ↓
-Japanese-language school
-Government-sponsored training
(External link)

Once or twice a week
 ↓ 
Chiba City International Association
Local Japanese classes

Learn at your own pace
 ↓
Chiba City On-Demand Japanese Learning Program
Private lessons
Other online learning materials

2-3. Learning purpose: intellectual curiosity, examination

Desired study frequency

every day
 ↓
-Japanese-language school
(External link)

Once or twice a week
 ↓ 
Chiba City International Association
Local Japanese classes

Learn at your own pace
 ↓
Chiba City On-Demand Japanese Learning Program
Private lessons
Other online learning materials

2-4. Learning objective: interaction

A place where you can communicate in Japanese

Chiba City International Association
Local Japanese classes
Multicultural welcome organization
Other local organizations

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place of learning Chiba City International Association
Learning objectives: Life, work, intellectual curiosity, communication
Target: Adult
Place: Chiba City International Association
Learning styles: Class, group, one-to-one
Frequency: 1-2 weeks
Date and time: Weekdays during the day, weekday evenings, Saturdays

place of learning Chiba City On-Demand Learning
Learning objectives: Life, work, intellectual curiosity, communication
Target: Adult
Location: Home or online
Learning style: Individual, class
Frequency: Free (1 hours per week on average)
Date and time: Free

place of learning Local Japanese classes
Learning objectives: Life, work, intellectual curiosity, communication
Target audience: Adults and children
Location: Local classroom
Learning styles: Class, group, one-to-one
Frequency: 1 to 1 times a month
Date and time: Weekdays during the day, Saturday night

place of learning Japanese-language school(External link)
Learning objectives: Life, work, intellectual curiosity
Applicable people: adults,
Location: School
Learning styles: Class, group, one-to-one
Frequency: 5 days a week
Date and time: Weekdays during the day

Place of study: Private lessons, etc.
Learning objectives: Life, work, intellectual curiosity
Target audience: Adults and children
Location: Each facility, online
Learning style: Group, one-to-one
Frequency: Once or twice a week
Date: Various

place of learning Government-sponsored training(External link)
Learning Objective: Work
Target: Adult
Location: Each facility
*There may be cases outside Chiba City.
Learning format: Classroom
Frequency: Irregular
Date and time: Weekdays during the day

place of learning Regional circles of multicultural welcome organizations
Learning objectives: Life and exchange
Target audience: Adults and children
Location: Each facility
Learning format:
Frequency: Varies
Date: Various

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Chiba City International Exchange Association Japanese Language Study Program

Group learning class

Content: Introductory, conversation, beginner, reading and writing islands for self-study and collaborative learning
Method: Face-to-face
Frequency: Once a week
Support: Self-study. Japanese language teachers, exchange members
Sun: Weekdays during the day/Weekdays at night/Saturdays
Target:
・People who have never studied Japanese
・People who have studied English/Can speak a little
・People who have studied English but are not very good at speaking/lack confidence
・People who can speak to some extent but want to learn again

Beginner class 1
Content: Basic Japanese language study for the first half of the beginner's level (Japanese language education reference frame: A1 level)
Method: Face-to-face
Frequency: Twice a week
Support: Japanese language teachers, exchange staff
Sun: Weekdays during the day
Target:
・People who have never studied Japanese
・People who have studied English/Can speak a little
・People who have studied English but are not very good at speaking/lack confidence
・People who can speak to some extent but want to learn again

Beginner class 2
Content: Basic Japanese language study for the second half of the beginner's level (reference frame for Japanese language education: A2 to AXNUMX levels)
Method: Face-to-face
Frequency: Twice a week
Support: Japanese language teachers, exchange staff
Sun: Weekdays during the day
Target:
・People who have studied English/Can speak a little
・People who have studied English but are not very good at speaking/lack confidence
・People who can speak to some extent but want to learn again

Online Japanese Language Exchange Class
Content: Conversation practice through chatting in Japanese
How: Online
Frequency: 4 times a month
Support: Japanese language teachers, exchange staff
Date: April 2025, February, March 4
Target:
・People who have studied English/Can speak a little
・People who have studied English but are not very good at speaking/lack confidence
・People who can speak well and want to interact on topics of interest

On-Demand Japanese Learning
Content: Learn Japanese and information that will be useful in social life through individual e-learning and group schooling
Method: Online/in person
Frequency: Any
Support: Japanese language teachers (schooling)
Day: Freedom
Target:
・People who have learned a little Japanese, such as hiragana and greetings
・People who can speak Japanese to some extent but want to learn Japanese again
・People who want to know information that will be useful for living in Chiba City

One-on-one Japanese activity
Content: One-on-one activities with a Japanese exchange worker for 3-XNUMX hours a week in Japanese. Pairs can choose their preferred time. Matching every XNUMX months
Method: Face-to-face/online
Frequency: Once a week for about 1 hours
Support: Japanese Language Exchange Officer
Sun: Weekdays during the day, weekday evenings, Saturdays
Target:
・People who have studied English/Can speak a little
・People who have studied English but are not very good at speaking/lack confidence
・People who can speak to some extent but want to learn again
・People who can speak well and want to interact on topics of interest


Study consultation

The Chiba City International Exchange Association accepts consultations regarding Japanese language learning for those living, working, or studying in Chiba City.

・I don't know which learning place is suitable for me
・I want to know how to study
・I want to know the benefits of learning Japanese

Question: Are you from Chiba City?

→ Yes, I live, work and study in Chiba City.

→ No, I do not live, work or study in Chiba City.


千葉市に在住・在勤・在学している方は学習相談ができます.
The local Japanese language education coordinator will give you advice. Please make a reservation.


千葉市に在住・在勤・在学していない方はお住まいの市町村に相談してください。

Consultation desks for foreigners in Chiba Prefecture (External link: Chiba Prefecture website)
Local international associations and international exchange associations across Japan (external link: Council of Local Authorities for International Relations)

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