Japanese (Basics Course)

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (formerly Association of International Education, Japan) since 1984.

Japanese Elementary 1 is suited to those who want to use simple Japanese to communicate with family and friends, with people in the workplace or for travel purposes, and for a better understanding of Japanese people through cultural insights and intercultural skills.

Our teachers are native speakers, brilliant Educators and are amazing at connecting with, and inspiring their students. We explore many of the cultural elements of Japan including their many temples, their beautiful gardens, their money, rice and using chopsticks, Japanese fans and masks.

This major in Japanese, which is open to beginners and those with some knowledge of the language, consists of three years of interactive Japanese language study on the Perth campus, with a choice of including (upon successful application) one or more semesters at a Japanese partner institution.

Learning Japanese is beneficial to anyone interested in doing business with Japan or for travel.  While you don't need to be fluent, you'll have a much easier time making your way around if you can communicate. Plus, the Japanese people will appreciate your effort to learn their language.