Japanese Classes

• Parent and Me Class for 1 to 4 years old. More info or register here. 

• Fun with Japanese for 5 to 7 years old. More info or register here.

• Non-native speaker Japanese Classes for 4 years old and up.

Level 1:

1A: By the end of the class, children can read and write all Hiragana letters. They can use Hiragana letters in the phonetically and grammatically correct way.

1B: By the end of the class, children can read and write all Katakana letters. They can use Katakana letters in the phonetically and grammatically correct way. Click here for more info or to register. New!

1C: By the end of the class, children can read and write all 80 Kanji letters (Japanese 1st grader level Kanji letters). They know the correct usage of all 80 Kanji letters. 

1D: A quick supplemental class for those who already know the basics of Hiragana but need to review challenging points. Click here for more info or to register. New!

1K: By the end of the class,  children can read, write, listen, and speak at Japanese 1st grader level. 

Level 2:

2A: By the end of the class, children can read and write 160 Kanji letters (80 Kanji letters from 1C plus additional 80 new Kanji letters) and their correct usage.   (Pre-requisite: Successful completion of 1C or pass the level check test)

2B: By the end of the class, children can read and write 240 Kanji letters (Japanese 2nd grader level Kanji letters, 160 Kanji letters from 2A plus additional 80 new Kanji letters) and their correct usage.  (Pre-requisite: Successful completion of 2A or pass the level check test)

2C: By the end of the class, children know words, phrases, and grammar at Japanese 2nd grader level. 

2K: By the ed of the class, children can read, write, listen, and speak at Japanese 2nd grader level.


Register for a free trial lesson or ask us any questions you might have using this form

Why Choose "Kotoba + Culture" Japanese Classes?

Have you ever taken a foreign language class and after a few years, all you can remember is basic phrases like "Thank you" and "Hello"?

We are different.

We believe everybody can learn a language - if she/he does it the right way. You know your children speak English with no problem. Then why not another language?

At Kotoba + Culture, 
• children learn Japanese in a fun and relaxed atmosphere
• children learn an authentic, useful, academically vigorous Japanese in a non-threatening environment
• children learn by repetition
• children learn modern and real Japanese, not old and text-book style Japanese 
• children will love Japanese culture and language
• Japanese is used in a maximum way in instructions to expose children to authentic Japanese

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Let's play your favorite musical instrument along with Japanese songs.

Let's enjoy a Japanese picture book.

Let's have fun with a paraachut along with a Japanese song of the month.