Business Japanese Course for Workplace Communication
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Practical Japanese training that helps global professionals communicate confidently at work.
Who This Course Is For
- Foreign professionals working in Japan who need Japanese for workplace communication
- Professionals whose companies support Japanese training or reimbursement
- Individuals preparing documents or explanations for HR or internal approval
For HR or corporate contracts:
If you are specifically looking for fully corporate-managed Japanese training programs, please refer to our corporate training page.
Examples of Job Roles We Support
Engineers / IT Consultants
Managers in Global Hotels
Customer Success Managers
Researchers
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
How the Training Process Works
A simple process designed for company-supported learning and easy reimbursement approval.
Real example:
This is an actual assessment report provided to a French professional who was searching for company-supported Japanese training.
After a quotation process, the plan was approved by the company, and lessons are currently being conducted under this program.
3 Reasons
Help you communicate confidently at work
Training designed for actual workplace communication
Lessons are customized based on your real work situations—internal communication, meetings, reporting, and client interaction. This ensures the training directly supports day-to-day job performance.
Clear progress tracking and level visualization
We regularly assess learners’ communication levels using our 10-step conversation proficiency check. This structure helps visualize progress and supports accountability—often required in company-sponsored training. Please feel free to contact us for a free Japanese level check and trial lesson.
Dedicated instructor support for consistent progress
Each learner is supported with consistent instruction and feedback to ensure continuity and steady improvement.This is ideal when training quality and progress stability are important for the workplace.
Sample Lesson: Researcher (Institution-Supported)
This video shows a short excerpt from an actual Japanese lesson taken by a researcher
as part of an institution-supported training program.
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Business Japanese Tips for IT Consultants
Practical communication tips from a consultant working in IT — meetings, product explanations, and client interactions.
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Business Japanese Lessons for Engineers
Insights and learning patterns for engineers working in Japanese IT environments.
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Understanding your Japanese level and what you can do in the workplace will help you set and achieve your goals.
Without a proper understanding of your Japanese level, it’s difficult to fully understand what you’re capable of, or where you need to be aiming for. We have a clear level structure that helps you set and achieve your goals. Please see the chart below to get an idea of their levels.
*Based on the OPI level criteria, we will evaluate your conversational ability on a scale of 10.
Relevant to over 1,000 students data, this shows
Conversation level and what you can do in the workplace.
| JLPT level | Conversation skill level | What you can do in the workplace | |
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| Intermediate Level | N4~N3 or equivalent (A level at which one can manage to have a conversation with Japanese colleagues ~ A level at which one can smoothly communicate with Japanese colleagues ) |
4 | A level at which communication is somehow possible if a Japanese colleague speaks slowly. Can answer simple questions like, “What do you do?” or “Where do you work? |
| 5 | A level at which communication is somehow possible if a Japanese colleague speaks slowly. Can understand about 30%-40% of the content of conversations during meetings. Can explain briefly about one’ s own job duties. |
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| 6 | A level where one can have a relatively smooth conversation with a Japanese colleague. Can understand about 60~70% or more of the content of conversations during meetings. Can explain one’ s job duties in detail. |
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| Advanced Level | N2~N1 or equivalent (A level at which one can smoothly communicate with Japanese colleagues ~ A level at which one can hold meetings with clients by oneself.) |
7 | Can communicate smoothly with Japanese employees without any problems. Can understand 80% or more of the content of conversations during meetings. Can convey one’s thoughts logically and persuade others. |
| 8 | Can explain clearly without getting stuck on words. Can keep up with social and professional topics. Can use honorific expressions (Keigo) well enough to handle client interactions on one’s own. |
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| Super Level | Near native level of Japanese. | 9 | Near native level of Japanese. Can understand proverbs and other unique phrases but have difficulty using them. |
Typical Timeline of Japanese Language Improvement
The chart below illustrates the average progression from Japanese Conversation Level 4 to Level 7,
based on learning data from over 1,000 Japanese language learners.
With our one-on-one online Japanese lessons, learners typically improve by
one conversation level approximately every six months.
Please note: Individual progress may vary depending on lesson frequency,
self-study and review time, and how often Japanese is used in daily work or life.
A Structured Training Cycle for Workplace Communication
Conversation Proficiency Check
We assess your current communication level and set clear goals aligned with workplace needs.
Lessons
Practical, conversation-oriented lessons focused on workplace communication.
Practice Assignments
Practice tasks to reinforce lesson content and apply it to real work situations.
Learning Progress Support
Ongoing feedback and support to ensure consistent progress and training continuity.
This structured cycle is designed to ensure measurable progress and is suitable for company-sponsored Japanese training and reimbursement-based learning.
Fees and Packages
▶︎You can select a plan by frequency (1, 2, or 3 lessons/week) and term (6 or 12 months).
| 60min/lessons | 6 month | 12 month | |
| ①1 lesson/week (4 lessons/month) |
lessons total | 25 | 50 |
| fee | 112,500 JPY | 225,000 JPY | |
| ②2 lesson/week (8 lessons/month) |
lessons total |
50
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225,000 JPY
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450,000 JPY
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| ③3 lesson/week (12 lessons/month) |
lessons total | 70 | 150 |
| fee | 315,000 JPY | 675,000 JPY | |
Registration Fee |
25,000 JPY – includes level check and learning material preparation. If the course is extended, no re-registration is needed. |
Payment Method |
Credit Card or Bank Transfer. Installments accepted (1 to 3 times). |
We offer 6 different courses that have different frequencies and terms.
We are happy to tailor the lessons based on your interests and needs. We can discuss and create the lessons that are perfect for you.
How to get started
STEP1
Free Consultation & Level Assessment
Contact us for a free consultation and Japanese level assessment. We can also discuss whether company support or reimbursement is planned.
STEP2
Trial Lesson & Training Discussion
Experience a trial lesson and discuss the most suitable training options for your workplace needs. If your company requires documents for reimbursement, please let us know in advance.
STEP3
Training Proposal & Next Steps
We will propose a training plan aligned with your workplace needs. Enrollment and payment arrangements can be discussed after internal company confirmation.
Contact us to discuss your training needs
