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its lively music scene is a magnet for young people from around the world. Nagasaki is just a few hours away, as are the hot springs of Beppu and beautiful Mount Aso.
The Language Institute
The institute is located in the heart of Fukuoka, close to the central train station. You will find banks, post offices and a variety of shops within easy walking distance. There is a vibrant nightlife in the neighborhood and several parks close by. With a maximum of 30 students attending at any one time, you are sure to enjoy individualized attention from the teachers and staff.
The Classes
The focus is on conversational Japanese! You will have twenty 50-minute classes each week, in small groups or one-on-one with your teacher. Other options include a focus on Business Japanese or Japanese for Exams (not available from mid-June to mid-August). You can also choose to focus on Japanese culture (ceramics, cooking, calligraphy, tea ceremony) or the Japanese Pop Culture course (manga, pop songs, youth culture). This program features 10 conversational classes and 10 culture classes each week. The additional charge for these culture programs is about $80 per week.
Cultural Activities
You will want to budget a little extra for some optional activities such as classes in Japanese tea ceremony, calligraphy and cooking, or excursions to famous Kyushu sites like Mt. Aso and Beppu.
Special Option: Organic Farming in Japan!
Spend a month in Fukuoka learning conversational Japanese as well as language geared specifically to farming. Then live for one to six months on a organic farm in Japan, learning organic farming practices while polishing your Japanese as part of a family! Call for details and start dates.
Accommodations
Deepen your understanding of the Japanese language and culture by living with a local host family. Homestay accommodations include breakfast each day. Dinner can be arranged for ¥ 500 per day. You will enjoy a private room and a Japanese family who wants to welcome you into their home and daily life.
* These prices are based on the currency exchange rate at the time of publication. Your final program price will be based on the actual currency exchange rate at the time of your payment.
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