Japanese 3 course
Locations: Virtual Classroom, Utrecht
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.
255,-
I want to register right awayStarting from 11 November 2025
- 12 November 2025
- 4 February 2026
- 5 February 2026
More infoAbout 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: 11 November 2025 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 11 November 2025 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 18 November 2025 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 25 November 2025 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 2 December 2025 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 9 December 2025 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 16 December 2025 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 6 January 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 13 January 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 20 January 2026 18:30 20:00 -
Starting date: 12 November 2025 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 12 November 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 19 November 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 26 November 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 3 December 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 10 December 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 17 December 2025 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 7 January 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 14 January 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 21 January 2026 18:30 20:00 -
Starting date: 4 February 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Wednesday 4 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 11 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 18 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 25 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 4 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 11 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 18 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 25 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Wednesday 1 April 2026 18:30 20:00 -
Starting date: 5 February 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Thursday 5 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 12 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 19 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 26 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 5 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 12 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 19 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 26 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Thursday 2 April 2026 18:30 20:00
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If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
