At our language school, TCJ, we help students from more than 70 countries around the world learn Japanese. We work with them to achieve their Japanese dreams of further education, employment, promotion, etc. and have been doing so since 1988.

There are many reasons why people in business choose TCJ as their Japanese language school. In this article, we introduce our school and explore their motivations for choosing us. Each of the following headings represents a different strength of our school and why business people choose us.

If you are working full-time and either want to start learning Japanese or are already doing so, most likely the time you have in the day is precious. Most professionals work fairly long hours during the day and want to fit their learning schedule around their friends and family too.

At TCJ, we offer completely flexible Japanese language classes to suit every need. Sessions can be attended in-person at our school, online, or both (through our hybrid model). Learners can also join at all times of the day: before, during or after a typical day at work.

This means business people can obtain a fully flexible learning experience with us, fitting Japanese study into their busy lives. They can learn the language to the best of their ability and still have time for work, family and friends. 

Each business person learning Japanese will grasp the language at a different level. Some may have had many years of lessons, whereas others may be starting on their language learning journey for the first time. They will also have a different set of motivations and objectives for why they want to start or continue their Japanese language education.

We can cater to all needs and levels at our language school. We offer classes for complete beginners, light daytime classes, nine evening classes for intermediates that focus on the JLPT N2 target, and seven daytime classes that focus on the JLPT N1-N5 targets for experienced learners. We even provide courses with a particular outcome in mind, such as Kanji classes, speed learning programs, getting your first job in Japan, etc.

The large and varied selection of our classes is a great benefit for professionals, as there is no level, schedule, or objective that we cannot cater to. For a full list and explanation of all the courses we offer, please refer to our website here.

Some business people may want a more tailored approach to their Japanese learning. For example, they may be a c-suite executive going for a new job. Or maybe they simply prefer a one-on-one experience with their teacher.

In these cases, we recommend our private lessons, which are fully flexible in terms of time and format (online, in-person or hybrid). For private lessons, we can propose a suitable teacher with relevant experience depending on the student’s requests and objectives. To accurately assign the right teacher, we can meet you before the course to understand your needs.

Our private lessons are excellent for business people as they are more personalized and provide a more focused level of teaching when compared to group lessons. This makes them particularly beneficial for senior executives and those with an objective in mind.

When someone pays for something, they expect a certain level of quality. The same is true for learning Japanese and people in business want to achieve their objectives thanks to a high-quality education. 

We offer an incredibly high level of Japanese language teaching at our school. All of our teachers are native Japanese speakers, are highly-qualified educators with degree-level education, and have overseas teaching experience, along with thousands of hours of classroom practice. In fact, many of our teachers are home-grown talent as they trained at one of our teacher training academies in Osaka or Tokyo.

Our teaching is based on the small unit learning method and the 4-skills assessment system. The small unit study program (created by TCJ) is designed to help students learn and consolidate their Japanese language skills 30% faster than average learning environments. It is carried out using digital learning materials in small units. Each small unit of study consists of comprehension, output training, and review. This learning cycle promotes solid retention of the content learned.

The 4-skills assessment system measures reading, writing, listening and speaking. Our school uses it to correctly assess Japanese language proficiency, while providing study guidance and strong support for international students to succeed in their pursuit of higher education and employment.

The better the quality of the language teaching, the quicker the business person will learn Japanese and the higher the quality of their learning. This is another reason why our school is the ideal place for working professionals learning Japanese.

Please note that students are also regularly asked to fill in feedback questionnaires, to ensure that they are being motivated to learn Japanese to the best of their ability.

It is likely that those working in Japan are based in the center of Tokyo or somewhere easily connected to it. The good news is that our Japanese language school is located in Shinjuku, in the heart of Tokyo. The nearest metro station is Shinanomachi which is conveniently only a few seconds away from the school.

This is great for people in business as it is more than likely they will work or live close to our school. They will have a shorter commute time because of it, aiding their language development and motivation to learn. The school is also in a quiet area overlooking the outer gardens of the Meiji Shrine, making it an ideal place for study.

Learning a language successfully takes more commitment than just attending classes. This is true for any learner, but is especially important for business people as they are usually time poor.

Luckily enough, we provide a whole range of support services and material to aid in the development of our language learners. This includes: digital supporting material (which can be downloaded at home), recommended reading, listening and watching material, handouts during class and even a host of events. For example, there is a monthly conversation club and also an opportunity to visit a tea ceremony with teachers.

We also recommend that business executives use Japanese in their daily lives as much as possible (e.g. while working, shopping, out with friends, watching TV and reading magazines and newspapers). As the more a student puts in the practice, the faster they will improve.

It is also worth noting that we offer a premium member service at TCJ, which includes a variety of benefits and perks. If your company pays for the course, we can apply a corporate discount once a corporate contract is in place. To find out more about our corporate service, please see our website here.

One of the best things about TCJ is our diversity. We have students from more than 70 countries around the world. As a result, the school has a multinational atmosphere where students can enjoy international exchange on a daily basis. We consistently receive positive feedback on the school atmosphere. 

This is beneficial for business people as class can be a great forum for them to broaden their business network and meet new people.

At TCJ, we have helped thousands of Japanese language learners to achieve their dreams of learning Japanese. However, learning alone is not the only result you can expect. 

As a result of taking courses at our language school, our students have seen promotions at work, moved jobs, gained higher salaries, gained a deeper understanding of Japanese culture, become translators, and even achieved a level of Japanese fluency.

There is an array of reasons why corporate executives choose TCJ to learn Japanese. Don’t just take our word for it, listen to what our current and past students have to say:

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If you’d like to take your language learning further, we’d love to help you. At TCJ, we offer a wide range of courses. These include ones for foreign residents, intensive courses, job hunting ones, JLPT, Kanji, and more. Please get in touch if you require more information. Whatever your requirements, we can find the right Japanese language course for you.