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Japanese Beginner 4

  • Online
  • $445

Formerly Japanese Lower Intermediate and Intermediate.

In this level you will continue to expand your vocabulary and start to elevate your level of language with improvement in pronunciation, grammatical structures and complex sentence formation. You will concentrate on speaking correctly and distinguishing between the past, present and future tenses. A good understanding of most verbal communication is required to be able to participate at this level. In addition, you will begin to learn about nuances of the language, including correct registers of language to use in various situations. Discussion of everyday topics includes political, social and cultural topics relevant to the countries where the target language is spoken.

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Mon 5:30 pm Online $445

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