This is an online (Zoom) class for those studying Japanese for the first time. Would you like to take a general course to study general Japanese communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) that will be needed for daily life? This course uses materials from the Irodori Japanese Online Course.
※Learners will need to actively self-study to improve such as by previewing and reviewing course materials.

Now calling for a few addtional application for Elementary Class

Instruction Method

Online (Zoom)

Date and Time

Starter Class (20 lessons): October 29, 2025 – January 7, 2026 (excluding Dec. 31 and Jan. 2)
Elementary Class (20 lessons): January 14, 2026 – March 27, 2026 (excluding Feb. 11 and Mar. 20)
Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Course Details

The General Course covers the content below from IRODORI Japanese Online Course
Starter Class: IRODORI – Starter (A1) Lessons 1 – 14
Elementary Class: IRODORI – Starter (A1) Lessons 15 – 18, Elementary (A2) Lessons 1 – 10

Class Length

90 minutes every Zoom class

Requirements for Participation (must meet ALL requirements)

• • Someone learning Japanese for the first time or Someone Osaka International House has recommended to take the Starter Class based on the result of the Level Check Form.
  • Must live or work in Osaka City and also be able to attend in-person classes on Wed. October 29, Fri. November 21, Fri. January 9, Fri. February 20, and Fri. March 27 held at Osaka International House.
  • Must be able to attend all 40 lessons (20 lessons x 2 class levels)
  • Must be able to join online Zoom lessons at home or a private space from a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
  • Must be able preview and review lesson materials at home.

Number of Participants

15 participants per class

Course Fees

3500 yen for each Class (20 lessons included)
※The course fees for the Starter Class will be collected in cash at the first orientation on October 29. There are no refunds in the event of absences or withdrawal from the course.

How to Sign Up

Please complete both forms ① (Course Application Form) and ② (Level Check Form) below.
The participants will not be selected on first come, first serve basis, but selected considering level check results and other conditions.
Applicants will be notified of their eligibility to enroll in the class after Wed. October 22.
Applications are open from Wed. October 8 – Sun. October 19.

①Online Japanese Language Course – General Course Application Form
②Level Check Form

Inquiries

Information Center, Osaka International House Foundation
8-2-6 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku Osaka, 543-0001

Business Hours
・Monday to Friday：9:00～19:00
・Saturday, Sunday and Holidays：9:00～17:30
※Closed during the New Year holidays (December 29 to January 3)
TEL 06-6773-8989   FAX 06-6773-8421

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Inquiries

Information Center, Osaka International House Foundation
8-2-6 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku Osaka, 543-0001

Inquiries :
・Monday to Friday：9:00～19:00
・Saturday, Sunday and Holidays：9:00～17:30
※Closed during the New Year holidays（December 29 to January 3）

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TEL　06-6773-8989 FAX　06-6773-8421
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