Japanese has 120 million speakers worldwide. Japan is the world's third-largest economy and a significant contributor to UK prosperity. Japanese is the fourth most common language on the internet.
British Council (2014), Languages for the Future
What's it like to learn Japanese with Languages for All?
Read posts from former students on our blog. You can also read about how you’ll learn on a Languages for All module and the reasons why you should take a Languages for All module.
Students of Languages for All Japanese may get the chance for some extra-curricular activities, such as origami and haiku workshops, and a reading club. There are Study Abroad opportunities in Japan, both a summer school and full academic year placements. You could also join the Japanese society and learn more about Japanese culture.
For more information contact the Japanese Language Lead.
How do I sign up?
For detailed information, see our how to apply page.
Modules available
Japanese Stage 1
This beginner’s module is for students who have no prior knowledge or virtually no knowledge of Japanese.
This module will provide an introduction to Japanese, concentrating on its use in familiar, everyday situations. Students will acquire a basic understanding of the language and the ability to communicate at a survival level.
Japanese Stage 2
This post-beginner module is for students who have some basic knowledge of Japanese, such as that acquired by attending Stage 1 or equivalent.
You'll increase your ability to communicate in Japanese by consolidating and building on your existing knowledge of language necessary for everyday situations.
Japanese Stage 3
This lower-intermediate module is for students who have some previous knowledge of Japanese, such as that acquired by attending Stage 2 or equivalent.
You'll increase your ability to communicate in Japanese through engagement with a range of socially relevant and interesting topics, such as media, health and generational problems, and a short research project.
Japanese at higher levels
If you wish to take Japanese at a higher level than we currently offer, please contact us via languagesforall@reading.ac.uk