Japanese Classes

We are offering all Japanese classes on Zoom.

If you need to have your level evaluated or have any questions regarding Japanese classes, email us at info@polyglottistlanguageacademy.com

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Why Study Japanese Language?

Studying Japanese involves learning the grammar, vocabulary, and writing system of the language. Some specific areas of study may include:

  • Grammar: Japanese has a complex grammar system, which includes verb forms and various particles that indicate grammatical relationships in a sentence.

  • Vocabulary: Japanese has a large number of loanwords from English and other languages, so building a strong vocabulary is essential.

  • Writing system: Japanese uses a combination of three scripts: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Hiragana and katakana are syllabic scripts, while kanji are Chinese characters that have been adopted into the Japanese writing system.

  • Pronounciation: Japanese has a relatively simple sound system, with five vowel sounds and no distinction between voiced and unvoiced consonants.

  • Culture: Japanese culture is rich and diverse, and studying the language can also provide an opportunity to learn about customs, traditions, and social norms of Japan.

Interesting Facts about Japanese Language

Japanese is spoken by over 125 million people worldwide, primarily in Japan, but also in other countries such as Brazil and the United States.

  • The Japanese language has three writing systems: hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Hiragana and katakana are syllabic scripts, while kanji are Chinese characters that have been adopted into the Japanese writing system.

  • Japanese is a subject–object–verb (SOV) language, which means that the verb usually appears at the end of a sentence.

  • Japanese has a complex honorifics system, which includes different levels of politeness and formality in speech and writing.

  • Japanese has a relatively simple sound system, with five vowel sounds and no distinction between voiced and unvoiced consonants.

  • Japanese has no articles (like "the" or "a"), and word order is flexible, making it easy to change the emphasis of a sentence.

  • Japanese has a rich literary tradition, including works such as The Tale of Genji, one of the world's oldest novels, and haiku poetry.

  • Japanese is a agglutinative language, meaning that words can be formed by stringing together various morphemes, which are units of meaning.

  • Japanese has no grammatical gender, no verb conjugation based on person, and no plural forms of nouns.