In the Japanese business world, knowledge of certain terminologies and grammar rules are essential for successful communication and securing gateways to future business opportunities. This workshop’s focus is on basic business language used in Japan.  While it might seem simple, mastering these first steps will lay the foundation for a successful, professional career in Japan.

This dynamic and informative language workshop is the perfect opportunity for advanced learners to polish and expand their command of Japanese.

The goals of the workshop include:

(1) Learning expressions and vocabularies that are essential for business,

(2) Acquiring verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for better interaction with Japanese business associates.

(3) Learning how to deal with Japanese business people, both in formal and informal settings.

*This workshop is designed for those who passed JLPT Level N1, N2 or equivalent.

*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceled.

*The registration for this workshop will be closed on April 1st, 2021.

*Reference book: 「ビジネス日本語１内定者編」 

Purchasing the reference book is not required, but the materials and videos used during class cannot be shared afterward. Available at Kinokuniya San Francisco in 3 weeks  lead time

このワークショップでは敬語の使い方を中心に、ビジネス日本語特有の言い回しを集中的に学習します。ビジネスレベルへのスキルアップを求めている方や敬語に自信のない方におすすめです。

Date: April 6, 13, 20, 27,  2021  5:50-7:50PM (PST)  4 sessions!
Fee: $225 (Membership is required for this booking.  Join and Support the Japan Society!)

Tune in for more language workshops coming later in 2021!

Our Amazing Teacher  

Dr. Masahiko Minami

Dr. Minami is a professor at San Francisco State University, where he specializes in Japanese language and cross-cultural studies. He is also the past President of the Foreign Language Association of Northern California (FLANC) and coordinator for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken: JLPT) for Northern California. Read more about him here.