There are various ways to learn Japanese. Many books for studying Japanese are available at large bookstores. There are also opportunities to learn Japanese *at private schools and through Japanese language classes held at international associations. Classes at International associations are run on a voluntary basis.

Japanese language classes held at Toyokawa International Association.

PLACE: Toyokawa Kinrou Fukushi Kaikan (Worker’s Community Center)

TIME: Every Saturday 19:45pm～21:00pm

TERM: 1 term = around 20 times (half a year)

FEE: 2,000yen / term

TEXT: 2,500yen for upper groups / 300yen for beginner groups

Inquiry: Toyokawa International Association (Shinmichi-cho 1-1-3 TEL: 83-1571)

Participants from many countries are divided into six groups by levels. There are two bus tours per year as extra lessons. This web page shows the atmosphere of the classes. http://www.yui.or.jp/tia/nihongo/nihongo.htm

Japanese language tests can be a good way to measure your Japanese ability.

Japanese Language Test  http://www.nihongokentei.jp/

Practical Japanese Test     http://j-test.jp/xp/modules/tinyd10/content/index.php?id=10

Japanese Ability Test　      http://www.jees.or.jp/jlpt/