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Designed for learners who want more than textbook Japanese. By placing students in a normal Japanese living environment, we help them experience how the language is actually used - at home, in shops, with friends and in the community. Classes are small, practical and focused on communication. Outside the classroom, students take part in everyday activities with local Japanese residents, creating real opportunities to use the language in context. Local Life Japan is a small, community-based Japanese language school located in Akashi, a real residential city where everyday Japanese life happens. Our school is 2 min from the central station, with over 100 cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Akashi is not a tourist destination - and that is exactly why learning here is different. But if you want to explore Japan after school, we are 10 min away from Kobe and Awaji Island, 30 min from Osaka and weekend trip away from Kyogo, Nara and more. Ideal for students who want a meaningful, immersive experience of Japan - not as a tourist, but as part of daily life.
First of all Akashi was a fantastic location for my week’s visit. It a small, friendly town in which you get to know the locals. The school itself was also excellent. All of the teachers and lesson were engaging and the teaching material was... more
The classes were sometimes really frustrating because most teachers would just tell us how to do it, but never when to use it or what it means in English. Whenever I asked I got an even more confusing answer, so either I understood from the start,... more
Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a traveler, there is a language course in Akashi that is right for you. There are Japanese courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.
General Japanese courses are for adults who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Japanese. Most general Japanese courses are for adults age 16 and up. 2 - 48 week courses available. Most courses average 30 classes per week.
Junior Japanese courses are for children ages 8 to 12 and teenagers ages 13 to 18 who want to study Japanese. 4 - 8 week courses available in the summer from June to August.