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| Courses and Fees |
2009 Winter Course : January 5th(Mon.) to February 28th(Sat.), 2009
日本語勉強しませんか? Speak Japanese! Maybe visit Japan soon! With our unique teaching method, you'll start speaking Japanese quickly and confidently. QLS Winter Course fits easily into your schedule. Meet just once or twice a week for 4 or 8 weeks, in relaxed groups of 4-6 students on average (Maximum 8 students). With our native qualified experienced instructors, you will learn Japanese in no time.
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QLS Japanese GYM Schedule |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Saturday |
Private or Semi-private course
15:00-16:30
8 lessons (12hrs)
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Private or Semi-private course
15:00-16:30
8 lessons (12hrs)
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Private or Semi-private course
15:00-16:30
8 lessons (12hrs)
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Private or Semi-private course
15:00-16:30
8 lessons (12hrs)
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Complete Beginner
9:30-12:00
8 lessons (20 hrs)
Start on Jan.10th
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Beginner N2
12:30-15:00
8 lessons (20hrs)
Start on Jan.10th
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Complete Beginner
(Both Mon. and Wed.)
17:30-19:00
14 lessons (21hrs)
Start on Jan. 5th
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Focus on Speaking
17:30-19:00
8 lessons (12 hrs)
Start on Jan. 6th
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Complete Beginner
(Both Mon. and Wed.)
17:30-19:00
14 lessons (21hrs)
Start on Jan. 5th
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Intermediate I
17:30-19:00
8 lessons (12 hrs)
Start on Jan.8th
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Beginner N1
15:30-18:00
8 lessons (20hrs)
Start on Jan.10th
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Intermediate I Semi Private
15:30-17:00
8 lessons (12 hrs)
Start on Jan.10th
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All courses require a minimum of four students in order to run. In a case where a course becomes full before the scheduled start date or does not have the minimum number of four students, it may be re-scheduled on a different(earlier or later) date and time in order for the course to run. In a case where a course is cancelled due to low enrolment numbers, all remaining paid fees will be refunded or credited toward another appropriate course of your choice.
School Holidays: January 28(Wed.), February 25th(Wed.) |
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"Special Offer" for group lessons |
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Complete Beginner Course:
This course is designed for students who have never learned Japanese before and want to have solid basics of Japanese language. We will cover all language skills including speaking, listening, writing and reading. After completing lessons, you can read and write all Hiragana, Katakana. You will learn typical greeting expressions, how to introduce yourself, basic conversation patterns used in restaurants and stores.
Fees: CD$340.00- plus GST (If you sign up only one month, it costs C$180.00- plus GST)
Textbook(s) : CD$75.00- (Genki I & Workbook I)
please see "Special Offer"
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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Beginner Course N1, N2, N3:
This course is designed for students who have completed our "Complete Beginner Course" or people who have already learned Japanese in the past and want to brush up their Japanese. We will review the basics in the first lesson so that you can resume learning Japanese smoothly. After completing all courses, you can ask or give permission, make offers and invitations, explain reasons and express your thoughts and opinions in Japanese.
Fees: CD$340.00- plus GST (If you sign up only one month, it costs C$180.00- plus GST)
Textbook(s) : CD$75.00- (Genki I & Workbook I)
please see "Special Offer"
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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Focus on Speaking Course:
This course is designed for students who want to focus only on oral skills. You will not learn Japanese writing system in this course, though you will spend more time practicing conversation. The level of this course is the same as our "Complete Beginner Course." This course may fit students who plan to go to Japan for business (e.g. Jet Program) or pleasure soon but don't have enough time to learn Japanese.
Fees: CD$180.00- plus GST
Textbook(s): CD$40.00- (Japanese for Busy People, Romanized Version)
please see "Special Offer"
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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Intermediate Course I & II：
This course is designed for students who already learned basic Japanese grammar with a textbook, e.g. Genki I & II and want to improve all skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) to the advanced level. The course will introduce more complex language structures such as embedded sentences and style differences (polite vs. plain). The students will learn with a newly developed textbook, "Tobira" as well as its online material. The students will learn various speech patterns through a Japanese movie.
Fees: CD$180.00- plus GST
Textbook(s) : CD$50.00- (Tobira)
please see "Special Offer"
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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JLPT Level 2 & 3 Preparation Course I:
This course is designed for students who have already studied Japanese at least for two years and are aiming to take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT, Level 2 or Level 3) in December, 2008. This course covers all parts of the test including grammar, vocabulary, Kanji, reading and listening. In the first series, Course I, you will review essential grammar and vocabulary including Kanji to build up the basics for each level. The subsequent course, which will start from October, you will work on actual test examples and be well-prepared for the test format.
Fees: CD$270.00- plus GST
Textbook(s) : 200 & 500 essential Japanese Expressions
please see "Special Offer"
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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JLPT Level 3 Preparation Course II:
The course is designed for students who completed our JLPT Level 3 preparation course I and/or want to get used to the actual test format and learn the strategy/tips to get high marks.
Fees: CD$180.00- plus GST
Textbook(s) : C$35.00-(2004-2006 JLPT Level 3 Q&A)
please see "Special Offer"
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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Japanese for 50 Plus:
This course is designed for seniors who are interested in Japanese language and culture. In this course, students will have a great opportunity to learn basic conversation skills and Japanese writing system as well as experience Japanese culture e.g. calligraphy.
Fees: CD$180.00- plus GST
Textbook(s) : CD$40.00- (Japanese for Busy People)
please see "Special Offer"
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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Japanese for Teenagers:
This is a special summer program designed for secondary school students who are interested in Japanese language and Japanese pop culture. You will learn basic Japanese as well as casual expressions used in Anime. You can learn what language is actually spoken among young Japanese and what is only in Anime world.
Fees: CD$90.00- plus GST
Textbook(s) : CD$10.00-
please see "Special Offer"
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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Private Tutoring Course:
QLS Private tutoring is designed for people who need to learn Japanese quickly, but have to work around a busy schedule. Individual Instruction offers the most flexibility and convenience. During each private tutoring you will learn at your own pace on your schedule. The instruction can even be customized to meet your own specific needs. We can provide tutoring for students using "Genki Series", "Minna no Nihongo" or "Japanese for Busy People". When you have very specific time and curriculum requirements, our private tutoring is the right choice.
Fees: CD$360.00- plus GST for 8 lessons(12hrs)
Textbook(s) : To be discussed
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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Semi Private Course :
QLS Semi Private Course is designed for students wishing to take part-time instruction on a short-term basis. By limiting the class to two students it enables you to gain maximum benefit from a short course. Semi Private course allows you to reduce the cost, while providing plenty of individual attention and speedy coverage of course material. 75% of the price of Private tutoring course, you will also have more opportunity to practice your speaking in a class. In order for us to arrange semi-private course, you are required to bring your friend or partner you want to study with. Preferably someone with almost the same Japanese language skills as yours.
Fees: CD$270.00- plus GST per person for 8 lessons(12hrs)
Textbook(s) : To be discussed
Payment methods : By Cash or Cheque |
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Lesson |
Complete Beginner
(1st month)
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Complete Beginner
(2nd month)
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Beginner
Course N1
(1st month)
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Beginner
Course N1
(2nd month)
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Beginner
Course N2
(1st month) |
Textbook |
Genki Chapter
1-2 |
Genki Chapter
3-4 |
Genki Chapter
5-6 |
Genki Chapter
7-8 |
Genki Chapter
9-10 |
Week
1 |
Greeting, Number, Hiragana |
Talk about habitual activities or future action |
Describe characteristics of people and things |
Talk about what you are doing now, Talk about whether you have finished an activity |
Quoted or informal speech about things that happened or habitual activities in the past |
Week
2 |
Introduce yourself, Ask people about names, nationalities and occupations |
Extend invitations Accept or refuse invitations |
Talk about someone's likes, skills and interests |
Describe how people look, Count people and things |
Describe people who are doing something |
Week
3 |
Ask and answer the price of items Katakana |
Ask or describe where things are |
Make Requests, Ask for
and give
permission |
Express thoughts or opinions, |
Describe something in comparison with others |
Week
4 |
Order food in a restaurant, Ask about items' owner
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Talk about things that happened or habitual activities in the past |
Describe two activities, Explain reasons |
Quoted or informal speech about habitual activities or future action |
Describe changes that took place, Talk about your plan |
Lesson
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Beginner
Course N2
(2nd Month) |
Intermediate
Course I
(1st Month) |
Intermediate
Course I
(2nd month) |
Focus on Speaking
(1st month)
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Focus on Speaking
(2nd month)
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Genki Chapter
11-12 |
Tobira Chapter
1-2 |
Tobira Chapter
3-4 |
Japanese for Busy People Chapt.1-4 |
Japanese for Busy People Chapt.5-8 |
Week
1 |
Describe your hope or aspiration |
Topic:日本の地理（名所、行事、祭り、
昔話）
会話：質問する、あいづちをうつ |
Topic:日本のテクノロジー（ロボット、テクノロジー、外来語）
会話:依頼する、感謝する
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Introduce yourself and others at your workplace or at a party |
Buy one or more
of an item, telling the clerk how
many you need |
Week
2 |
Describe some actions as examples, Talk about your experience |
Talk about a nearby object and its owner, Ask for telephone number |
Talk about
where you will go, when and with whom |
Week
3 |
Explanation mode, Give advice |
Topic:日本語の
スピ
ーチスタイル（男女の言葉、言葉の短縮と倒置、書き言葉と話し言葉）
会話:謝る
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Topic:日本のスポーツ（日本の武道、スポーツを通して学ぶこと）
会話:相談する、情報を得る |
Ask the hours of services in stores and hotels |
Talk about travel destinations,
places, and people to visit, date and times and means
of transportation |
Week
4 |
Explain reasons, Make a guess or a prediction |
Ask the price of items in a store and make a purchase |
Talk about tourist destinations,
Describe what is inside a building |
Refund policy: There are no refunds for cancellations to our courses. |
