Award-Winning Japanese Courses & Classes in Madison, WI

Varsity Tutors offers a Madison Japanese class for students of all ages. You may be a University of Wisconsin - Madison or a Memorial High School student looking to add Japanese to your resume. Or you may be an adult learner looking for your next educational experience. Whichever group you fall into, Japanese is a great language to pick up. Japanese is the official language in Japan, and around 125 million people speak it. The prehistory of the Japanese language remains a mystery, though the first record of the written language dates back to the 8th century.

Japanese is unique in the fact that it does not appear to be evolved from another language, though studies suggest that Japanese and Korean may be related. The Japanese alphabet is called the Hiragana and contains 71 characters. Japanese is the language that popular manga and anime series are written in. If you enjoy Japanese culture, it may make sense for you to learn the language. Japan is also a major player in international business and learning the language along with the business customs may help you in your career. If you are looking for a way to impress potential employers who do business internationally, you may gain an upper hand as a candidate by knowing a second or third language. Many employers will give preference to candidates who are bilingual during their process.

What will a Madison Japanese course cover?

The Madison Japanese class is being offered for students at all proficiency levels, from beginner to advanced. The class is held in an online environment and taught by an expert Japanese teacher. Students will communicate through webcam and microphone to each other and their teacher. They will also have the opportunity to work on a collaborative blackboard to practice writing and working on projects together.

During your Madison Japanese course, you can learn about the core components of a language such as reading, essential vocabulary, common phrases, writing, and speaking. Sentence structure is something that might be a challenge for English speakers in the beginning. Japanese sentences follow a strict word order: subject-object-verb. An English sentence would read: "I drink water." A Japanese sentence would read: "I water drink." The verb tenses in Japanese are past and non-past. Non-past encompasses both present and future tenses. Japanese nouns also don't have as many grammar rules as they do in English. Nouns are not numbered or gendered. Because there are no plurals, some words are just effectively plural such as "hitobito," which means people. All of these topics and more can be included in the online class, depending on your knowledge level coming in.

In addition to learning the language itself, students may have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of Japanese history and culture. This can enhance a student's understanding of the language material by providing context to the lessons. Students could also simulate some real-life scenarios such as conversing about Japanese fashion culture, traditional customs, and more.

Students participating in the Madison Japanese course can also request one-on-one virtual meetings with their instructor to cover any material they are having a hard time understanding.

How do I sign up for a Madison Japanese class?

Varsity Tutors offers a rolling admissions schedule to the online classes. This means that new classes will start at the beginning of every month. This gives the students the ability to join a class on day one but still avoid waiting a long time to get started. Classes are also offered at different times throughout the day, including in the morning and the evening, as well as on different days of the week, including weekends. On top of being flexible with scheduling, the virtual class format also allows for students to work from wherever they learn best. Students may participate in class in the comfort of their own home or from a favorite coffee shop down the street. You will just need access to the internet from a tablet, phone, or computer.

If you are ready to begin your next educational journey by learning in a Madison Japanese course, please give Varsity Tutors a call today. You will be connected with an educational consultant. The consultant will help to place you in the best class section for you based on your schedule availability. Learning Japanese may provide you with many benefits, including gaining a better sense of Japanese culture, easier travel while in Japan, and understanding of Japanese traditions while you hone your language skills. Please call today if you are interested in one of our classes!