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How Long Does It Take to Master Japanese? | Baltic Media® Language Training Centre 

In this section you will find out: 

✅ Why should you learn Japanese?

✅ How long does it take to master Japanese?

✅ Does your mother-tongue affect your mastery of Japanese?

✅ How many classes does it take to master Japanese?

✅ Is there an Japanese language course for companies?

✅ What kind of Japanese language courses are available for individuals?

✅ Do you offer individual language lessons?

✅ How much does an Japanese language course cost?

✅ Why should you learn Japanese?

Japanese (日本語, Nihongo [ɲihoŋɡo]) is an East Asian language spoken by about 128 million people, primarily in Japan, where it is the national language. It is a member of the Japonic (or Japanese-Ryukyuan) language family, and its relation to other languages, such as Korean, is debated. Japonic languages have been grouped with other language families such as Ainu, Austroasiatic, and the now-discredited Altaic, but none of these proposals has gained widespread acceptance.

Little is known of the language's prehistory, or when it first appeared in Japan. Chinese documents from the 3rd century recorded a few Japanese words, but substantial texts did not appear until the 8th century. During the Heian period (794–1185), Chinese had considerable influence on the vocabulary and phonology of Old Japanese. Late Middle Japanese (1185–1600) included changes in features that brought it closer to the modern language, and the first appearance of European loanwords. The standard dialect moved from the Kansai region to the Edo (modern Tokyo) region in the Early Modern Japanese period (early 17th century–mid-19th century). Following the end of Japan's self-imposed isolation in 1853, the flow of loanwords from European languages increased significantly. English loanwords, in particular, have become frequent, and Japanese words from English roots have proliferated.

 

✅ How long does it take to master Japanese?

In order to learn the communication phrases used by tourists in daily situations a couple days in the language course will suffice. However, if you want to master written and spoken Japanese more properly, you should allow one to three years. In order to achieve an academic level, you will need at least five to seven years.

With time and motivation you can master Japanese faster. The more time you dedicate to learning the language, the faster you will achieve the result. Daily communication in Japanese will be a great advantage. And do not forget the media (radio and television), press, cultural events, music, and films in Japanese.

 

✅ Some important tips in order to master Japanese faster

Some important tips in order to master Japanese faster:

• Learn each new word in the context it is used in.
• Repeat what you have learned often because repetition is the mother of learning;
• Use both real and virtual Japanese language domain;
• Use the media (TV, radio, music, literature, social media platforms) in Japanese;
• Read fiction in Japanese, start with easy Japanese;
• Let yourself make mistakes, use the language, jump in the Japanese language river for a swim! You can do it!

✅ How many classes does it take to master Japanese?

Each language learner is different, however, you can see roughly how much effort and time you will have to dedicate to learning the language below:

C2 - 60 hours (C2/1) + 60 hours (C2/2)

C1 - 60 hours (C1/1) + 60 hours (C1/2)

B2 - 60 hours (B2/1) + 60 hours (B2/2) 

B1 - 60 hours (B1/1) + 60 hours (B1/2)

A2 - 48 hours (A2/1) + 48 hours (A2/2)

A1 - 48 hours (A1/1) + 48 hours (A1/2)

If you want to master Japanese language, contact the employees of our language centre by e-mail courses@balticmedia.com or call +371 67224395. 

✅ Is there an Japanese language course for companies?

Teachers of the Baltic Media Language Learning Centre are professionals who use a creative, contemporary approach to preparing and conducting language courses and will adapt the content to your needs and wishes.

Japanese language courses we offer:

• Correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2),;
• Use a test to assesses Japanese language skills of employees before starting a course;
• Develop all the necessary Japanese language skills with a focus on speaking;
• Teach how to conduct successful business negotiations with clients or business partners.

During the studies, the teacher checks the progress of participants of the Japanese language course and at the end of the course submits to the employer a report on presence / absence and the assessment of language skills. Participants of the Japanese language course receive a certificate of the level of Japanese language skills achieved.

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✅ What kind of Japanese language courses are available for individuals?

Baltic Media Language Training Centre offers private lessons or group classes at our office. If you travel or go on business trips often, it is worth applying for Skype classes. Our teachers will develop a Japanese language course programme to meet your needs.

During classes you will learn how to do the following:

• Book a hotel, order food, travel, find a job etc.;
• Communicate to leave a good impression;
• Tell about your culture or find out about the differences in another culture;
• Conduct business negotiations successfully;
• Prepare presentations in Japanese and much more.

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✅ Do you offer individual language lessons?

If you want to master the language faster, you might want to apply for private Japanese language lessons.

Individual Japanese language course is especially effective as the lecturer dedicates all their attention to one language learner. Although one academic hour is slightly more expensive than a group lesson, money is spent more effectively and in the long run private lessons will cost you less. If you study individually, you will need less classes to achieve the desired result than you would in a group setting. 

If you have no prior knowledge of Japanese, start with the beginner's level A1.

✅ How much does an Japanese language course cost?

24 classes (48 academic hours) will cost you from 299 euro (incl. VAT), if the classes are conducted in an open group setting at the Baltic Media Language Training Centre on Elizabetes iela 11, Riga. The price of individual learning is from 22.00 EUR + VAT (21%) per one academic hour (45 min.). One standard lesson usually lasts 1.5 h (2 x 45 min.). Fees might differ depending on the level of the course. To find out the exact fee, contact our employees by e-mail courses@balticmedia.com or call +37167224395.