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Sunday Closed
Monday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Tuesday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Wednesday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Thursday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Friday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Saturday Closed
Monday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Tuesday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Wednesday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Thursday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Friday 11:00-18:00 0:00-0:00
Saturday Closed
Japan Society Language Center
- 333 E 47th St, New York, NY, 10017 2399 US
- TEL : +1 (212) 715-1269
- https://www.japansociety.org/language-center/
Japan ・ Society Language Center in New York City is the largest Japanese language institute in North America. We offer Japanese language courses, calligraphy, Japanese language teacher training, and English conversation classes for Japanese people.
Language Center
As one of the largest Japanese language institutes in the United States, we offer 13 levels of Japanese language classes to suit all abilities. The school also offers specialized courses such as Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation, Conversation, Kanji, Japanese Drama, Japanese Current News, Japanese Idioms, Lyrics, Business Honorifics, and Animation. In addition to calligraphy, English conversation, Japanese language teacher training, and intensive weekend courses, the school offers language exchange events, beginner-level Japanese and English experience classes, hiragana, katakana, kanji, and onomatopoeia workshops, as well as survival Japanese, intensive courses for tourists, and Japanese business etiquette courses. All classes have been online since March 2020, with face-to-face classes resuming in April 2022.
CV Star Library
The library holds approximately 14,000 books on Japan and US-Japan relations, mostly in English. By limiting library access to Japan ・ Society members and language center students, the library provides a comfortable environment for study.
As one of the largest Japanese language institutes in the United States, we offer 13 levels of Japanese language classes to suit all abilities. The school also offers specialized courses such as Japanese Language Proficiency Test Preparation, Conversation, Kanji, Japanese Drama, Japanese Current News, Japanese Idioms, Lyrics, Business Honorifics, and Animation. In addition to calligraphy, English conversation, Japanese language teacher training, and intensive weekend courses, the school offers language exchange events, beginner-level Japanese and English experience classes, hiragana, katakana, kanji, and onomatopoeia workshops, as well as survival Japanese, intensive courses for tourists, and Japanese business etiquette courses. All classes have been online since March 2020, with face-to-face classes resuming in April 2022.
CV Star Library
The library holds approximately 14,000 books on Japan and US-Japan relations, mostly in English. By limiting library access to Japan ・ Society members and language center students, the library provides a comfortable environment for study.
English Conversation for Japanese
We have English conversation classes specially designed to help Japanese people living in NY get used to and enjoy NY life. At the beginner level, our goal is for students to acquire the conversational skills necessary for daily life, such as how to shop and how to order in restaurants.
Middle ／ Advanced classes focus on mastering the English language skills needed to have natural conversations with native speakers, using articles about the latest news and culture that happen around you to exchange opinions.
There are also opportunities to go to a nearby supermarket or drugstore with the teacher and practice the English conversation skills learned. In an easy and fun atmosphere, you will learn live English that is useful in your daily life. The teacher, Maureen, is a popular veteran teacher who has been teaching ESL in Japan for 14 years and has been teaching English conversation to Japanese students in the U.S. for more than 10 years.
We have English conversation classes specially designed to help Japanese people living in NY get used to and enjoy NY life. At the beginner level, our goal is for students to acquire the conversational skills necessary for daily life, such as how to shop and how to order in restaurants.
Middle ／ Advanced classes focus on mastering the English language skills needed to have natural conversations with native speakers, using articles about the latest news and culture that happen around you to exchange opinions.
There are also opportunities to go to a nearby supermarket or drugstore with the teacher and practice the English conversation skills learned. In an easy and fun atmosphere, you will learn live English that is useful in your daily life. The teacher, Maureen, is a popular veteran teacher who has been teaching ESL in Japan for 14 years and has been teaching English conversation to Japanese students in the U.S. for more than 10 years.
Training Course for Japanese Language Teachers
We offer training courses for beginner and intermediate level Japanese language teachers twice a year. Participants must be native Japanese speakers or have equivalent Japanese language skills.
＊ Elementary Course
Target ： Those who have no experience as a Japanese teacher.
Class Content ： Basic teaching of beginner level Japanese, how to plan lessons, classroom teaching methods, exercises, homework, making supplementary materials, teaching kana and kanji. Includes practical training by simulation.
＊ Intermediate Course
Target ： Those who have completed the Beginner Level Japanese Teacher Training Course or have experience teaching Japanese.
Class content ： Explanation of grammar, teaching kanji, and effective use of teaching materials.
More emphasis will be placed on improving practical skills, so there will be more opportunities for mock practicals. Includes review of material learned in the beginner's course.
Upon completion of either course, students will receive a certificate of completion and may also participate in actual classes as a teaching assistant for Japanese classes at the Language Center.
We offer training courses for beginner and intermediate level Japanese language teachers twice a year. Participants must be native Japanese speakers or have equivalent Japanese language skills.
＊ Elementary Course
Target ： Those who have no experience as a Japanese teacher.
Class Content ： Basic teaching of beginner level Japanese, how to plan lessons, classroom teaching methods, exercises, homework, making supplementary materials, teaching kana and kanji. Includes practical training by simulation.
＊ Intermediate Course
Target ： Those who have completed the Beginner Level Japanese Teacher Training Course or have experience teaching Japanese.
Class content ： Explanation of grammar, teaching kanji, and effective use of teaching materials.
More emphasis will be placed on improving practical skills, so there will be more opportunities for mock practicals. Includes review of material learned in the beginner's course.
Upon completion of either course, students will receive a certificate of completion and may also participate in actual classes as a teaching assistant for Japanese classes at the Language Center.
Calligraphy Classes
Open level, from beginners to experienced calligraphers, we teach the three basic styles of kanji (block, line, and cursive scripts) using a brush, as well as the ancient writing styles such as clerical script and tensho, from the basics to their applications, according to each participant's various levels. We also teach the basics of kana and kana variants. In addition, students will practice writing and copying haiku and waka poems, including the basics of kana and variant forms of kana, as well as creating their own original works of art.
The class will include correct posture, the significance of each tool, and explanations of the basics of calligraphy instruction. Some of the works created during the course will be displayed in the Japan ・ Society's exhibition space for the benefit of the general public. All equipment is available for rent free of charge from the Language Center. We hope that more people will learn calligraphy under the motto "Calligraphy is from the heart, and beautiful calligraphy is from a beautiful heart.
For more detailed information on each class, fees, and schedule, please contact the following
Open level, from beginners to experienced calligraphers, we teach the three basic styles of kanji (block, line, and cursive scripts) using a brush, as well as the ancient writing styles such as clerical script and tensho, from the basics to their applications, according to each participant's various levels. We also teach the basics of kana and kana variants. In addition, students will practice writing and copying haiku and waka poems, including the basics of kana and variant forms of kana, as well as creating their own original works of art.
The class will include correct posture, the significance of each tool, and explanations of the basics of calligraphy instruction. Some of the works created during the course will be displayed in the Japan ・ Society's exhibition space for the benefit of the general public. All equipment is available for rent free of charge from the Language Center. We hope that more people will learn calligraphy under the motto "Calligraphy is from the heart, and beautiful calligraphy is from a beautiful heart.
For more detailed information on each class, fees, and schedule, please contact the following
Japanese-English Language Exchange
"Japanese Chat"
Once a month, meet at the Japan ・ Society ！ If you are studying Japanese, a native Japanese speaker, or English If you are studying Japanese, native Japanese speaker, or English, come to the Japan ・ Society and enjoy conversation together. From time to time, Japanese culture professionals will join us for fun cultural introductions. Conversations will go on and on while eating delicious snacks. Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet New Yorkers who love Japan. After the event, you can also join a group going to a nearby karaoke bar.
"Japanese Chat"
Once a month, meet at the Japan ・ Society ！ If you are studying Japanese, a native Japanese speaker, or English If you are studying Japanese, native Japanese speaker, or English, come to the Japan ・ Society and enjoy conversation together. From time to time, Japanese culture professionals will join us for fun cultural introductions. Conversations will go on and on while eating delicious snacks. Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet New Yorkers who love Japan. After the event, you can also join a group going to a nearby karaoke bar.
Japan ・ Teach Japanese at the Society's Language Center. The Center has been teaching Japanese for over 40 years and is the largest Japanese language institution in North America. Over 600 New Yorkers study Japanese each semester. Applicants must be graduates of a Japanese university and have teaching experience. Interested applicants should email a cover letter to Please attach your resume （ English ） with it. We are also looking for interns who are primarily interested in administrative work.
Japan Society Language Center
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