Japanese Lessons by TCJ
Customizable Business Japanese Training to Fit Every Individual’s Needs.
High quality Japanese language program with international certification ISO 29991
High quality Japanese language program
with international certification ISO 29991
TCJ has the largest Japanese language courses for foreign resident and business person from 80 countries. Our high-quality Japanese language programs, certified ISO 29991, have been chosen by many companies. We propose the most suitable program based on your needs.
TCJ’s Corporate Services in 2 minutes
Why TCJ?
- A proven track record in training global human resources
- Top level teacher and high quality proprietary teaching materials
- OUTPUT based classes to improve communication skills and cross cultural understanding
- Visualizing the level of achievement through comprehensive assessment of Japanese language skills
- Choice of lesson schedule / Lesson style / lesson type/payment method
1. A proven track record in training global
human resources
For more than 35 years since its establishment, TCJ has been contributing to the development of global human resources by providing high-quality Japanese language education for foreign businesspeople seeking to build their careers in Japan and for international students seeking to enter universities and graduate schools in Japan.
Currently, we operate one of the largest Japanese language courses for working and living people in Japan, with students from more than 80 countries enrolled at any given time. More than half of the students are enrolled for business purposes (technical, humanities, international visas, highly professional visas, intra-company transfers, diplomatic service, education, etc.). In addition, a large number of students participate in classes online from rural areas and overseas.
TCJ offers education from students with zero Japanese language skills to levels of JLPT N1 or higher. The scope of study includes not only training in the four Japanese language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing, but also acquisition of vocabulary frequently used in business situations, use of Japanese in real work situations, honorific and humble language, business manners, and more.
Our carefully selected professional Japanese language instructors help foreign businesspersons active in Japan and around the world to improve their Japanese language skills in a short period of time.
Nationality
2. Top level teacher quality
There is a reason for the high quality of TCJ’s Japanese language education.
TCJ offers a Japanese language teacher training course that boasts one of the highest numbers of graduates in Japan. TCJ offers a high-quality Japanese language education curriculum based on know-how cultivated through teacher training, and carefully selects highly skilled and motivated Japanese language teachers from among the many graduates of our training courses. Based on the solid teaching skills we have cultivated over many years of teacher training, we have developed our own “Competency Model for Japanese Language Teachers”. Based on the competency model, we regularly monitor all teachers’ classes to maintain and improve the quality of education. In addition, students also complete a quarterly survey on the content of their teachers’ classes, and feedback is provided to all teachers.
In addition, TCJ has developed its own teaching materials and has a teaching method that utilizes these materials. TCJ’s courses, which enable learners to quickly and reliably improve their Japanese language skills, are highly regarded by many business people.
3. OUTPUT-based lessons to improve communication
skills and cross-cultural understanding
Many of our students have a need to acquire the Japanese language skills necessary for daily life and business. We support students in their learning in a supportive manner so that they can enjoy their studies and reach their goals.
(Examples of student learning objectives)
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Improvement of communication skills, necessary for communication with superiors/subordinates
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To acquire Japanese language skills for daily life so that they will not have trouble living in Japan.
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To be able to cooperate with other departments in Japanese.
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Even if I do not use Japanese at work, it would be better to be able to speak Japanese when interacting with Japanese companies for business purposes.
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Aim to pass the JLPT
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I want to be able to discuss with researchers in Japanese at academic conferences, etc.
Curriculum aiming to improve the four Japanese
language skills
It is necessary to comprehensively improve the four Japanese language skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing in order for foreigners to settle down and become active in Japan.In class-lesson-type classes, students are constantly engaged in speech, helping them to improve their conversational skills while deepening mutual understanding with classmates from different cultural backgrounds.
To improve the four Japanese language skills
At TCJ, review is done through self-study, and a professional Japanese language instructor manages your progress and output to enhance the learning effect. All of the video lectures are composed of conversational scenes that use real-life situations in which Japanese is actually used. This is a great way to learn new sentence patterns and grammar.
POINT1 Easy to understand because you learn through conversational scenes.
POINT2 Unlimited viewing for 6 months, so you can watch as many times as you want.
POINT3 Each unit is 5-10 minutes long, so you can learn in your spare time.
Video Japanese courses are produced and supervised by TCJ’s professional instructors. The video lectures focus on conversational scenes based on real-life situations in which Japanese is used. You can also practice (shadowing) by yourself, which is effective for improving your conversational skills.
Beginner level
Levels: N5, N4, N3, Hiragana Katakana
Duration: Unlimited viewing during the course
The textbook breaks down the content of study by “function” of the Japanese language. This is a small unit-type original Japanese language textbook developed by TCJ in pursuit of learning effectiveness, which aims for efficient learning by steadily building up grammar and sentence patterns one by one.
Teaching Method to Promote Rapid Acquisition of
Japanese Language skill.
TCJ’s teaching method is the Direct Method, which teaches Japanese in Japanese. By not using the students’ mother tongue, TCJ helps them get used to Japanese quickly and acquire the habit of thinking and using Japanese.
We always aim for output-oriented learning in lessons, where the students speak at least 70% of the total. By encouraging students to produce a lot of output, practical Japanese can be acquired quickly.
We also encourage collaborative learning to create synergy among students. It encourages students to ask questions and explain to each other.
The teacher motivates the students and provides coaching-style support to help them reach their learning goals.
4. Visualization of achievement through comprehensive
assessment of Japanese language skills
Appropriate and regular assessments are essential for checking learning achievement. TCJ has developed our own Can-do lists for the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing, based on the levels of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and the CEFR (JF Standard), and uses them to accurately assess learners’ Japanese language skills.
TCJ Learning Cycle
In addition to regular academic tests, students and teachers evaluate each other using a list to objectively grasp student’s current level of achievement, especially in the area of “speaking ability,” which is most important in the business situation. Teachers also provide learning advice to each students through feedback regularly.
Mutual Quantitative Assessment Table for Speaking:
Ability N5 to N2 Levels
5. Selectable hours and days / Learning style /
Lesson type / Payment method
TCJ offers lessons at a variety of times to fit the schedules for busy business person.
Both at school and online are available. Students can change the type of attendance depending on the day.
At TCJ, students can choose the type of lesson that best suits their needs and budget.
A variety of payment options are available for the convenience of companies and students.
Feedback from corporate client
We would like to introduce one of our clients’ voice.
Mr. Tatsuya Tobe
Nissui Con Corporation Singapore Branch
NISSUI CON is a comprehensive water infrastructure consultant that provides technical consulting services, including planning and design, with a focus on water supply and sewage projects. Since its establishment in 1959, the company has contributed to the realization of a sustainable society by providing diverse business solutions in the field of water infrastructure, including water supply and sewage systems, not only in Japan but also in more than 70 countries around the world.
NISSUI CON is promoting overseas business development in the water infrastructure field and is actively recruiting foreign employees.An international student who graduated from a Japanese graduate school will join an NISSUI CON group company, and we have decided to provide study support at a Japanese language school with a view to improving her Japanese language skills and making her a front-line player in our overseas business.
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How did you decide to choose our school as a partner?
After gathering information on several Japanese language schools and meeting with a person in charge at the school, we decided that Tokyo Central Japanese Language School’s study policy and curriculum were clear, and that the school’s basic principles of proficiency in the four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading) were suitable for the students themselves. As a result, we decided to request Tokyo Central Japanese Language School to provide the service.
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What are your impressions since you started taking courses at our school?
TCJ provides regular seminars for corporate staff, which are helpful because they give advice on the attitude of the company accepting foreign employees as well as that of Japanese employees.Also, the regular study reports help us to understand the level of proficiency of the students. It has been four months since she enrolled in the program, and due to her efforts, her Japanese language skills have clearly improved since the time she joined the company, and we hope she will continue her studies.
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Please give a message to companies that are considering supporting
Japanese language study for their foreign employees.
Japanese language study for their foreign employees.
We receive a variety of support and advice on how to support Japanese language learning for foreign employees, including seminars for corporate staff, which we view as an opportunity for both the participants themselves and the hosting staff to be stimulated, and for the company to grow as well.We hope that the participants will be able to become future leaders in the company by learning the four skills of Japanese language, not only specialized skills, but also the company's business policy and culture.
Case Studies of Courses
Teacher profiles
Professional teachers with a wealth of experience
While a university student, he was involved in Japanese language education at a vocational high school in Taipei, Taiwan. Later, he was engaged in Japanese language education for international students at Japanese language schools and vocational schools in Japan, and during this process, he established a Japanese language school in Hanoi, Vietnam, and was stationed there. Currently, he is working at TCJ as a school principal and manager of the teaching unit for international students.
After graduating from university, while working for a translation company, she became interested in Japanese language education and passed the Japanese Language Teaching Proficiency Test. She began her career as a Japanese language teacher at a university and graduate school in China. After returning to Japan, she entered graduate school and obtained a master’s degree in Japanese language education in contact scene research, which analyzes language behavior between native and non-native speakers. While teaching at Japanese language schools and universities in Japan, she continues to conduct practical research to record and analyze educational practices, present at academic conferences, and write articles.
After graduating from university, he studied Japanese language education at a professional graduate school, and upon completion, taught Japanese at a university in Taiwan. Later, he also taught Japanese at a university in Mongolia. After returning to Japan, he joined TCJ Global (Tokyo Chuo Japanese Language Institute). Currently, she is in charge of the Graduate School Preparation Course and the Employment Course, and is also involved in the development of teaching materials. With her extensive experience in Japanese language education, she provides education that meets the needs of a diverse range of learners. She also focuses on developing effective learning methods and new teaching materials.
After graduating from university, she studied abroad in the U.K., where she learned about second language acquisition and obtained certification as a Japanese language teacher. She then worked for a company that provided support for study abroad, but switched to a Japanese language school for international students in order to become a Japanese language teacher. After joining TCJ Global with the aim of advancing her career, she was involved in Japanese language instruction and support for part-time teachers at ROC CS Teaching Affairs.
All of TCJ’s teachers are certified Japanese language instructors,
and we have over 500 experienced professional teachers.
Voices from Students
Voices of Businesspersons Learning Japanese at TCJ
I am now a fifth grader in medical school. Currently I am doing clinical rotations at hospital with full japanese.
I learned alot by speaking practice with my classmates. We did a lot of zoom break where we discussed interesting topic regarding japanese culture, news, and our life as foreigners living in Japan. Teachers was really helpful and determined educators, we are provided not only explanations but also some slides to help us review what we did in class.
I’m a teacher and researcher in economics.
During 6 months studying at TCJ, I can understand more and improve grammar. Particularly, applying how to use grammar in various situations in daily life. In addition, my speaking skill is also getting better through interacting with teachers, friends, and making presentation. I also love reading more because the topics in the textbooks are interesting and make me curious to learn more about Japanese culture.
Learning Japanese at TCJ is fun and having fun is a key in learning anything. Keep trying and keep going to the classes so that you can find fun and studying motivation by talking with teachers, friends, and TCJ staffs.
As a tax accountant, I advise companies on mergers and acquisitions (M&A). I came to Japan in 2013 as an expatriate, and now, a few years later, I work in accounting at a Japanese company.
TCJ has the most flexible class hours, especially in the evenings (7:00-9:00 PM), which is perfect for a working person like me. Also, the management team is very understanding of each student’s priorities and needs. Most importantly, the “student’s normal work” is given top priority.Each student is treated with respect and given individual attention. The location is also very convenient (only 30 seconds from the Shinanomachi station gates on the Chuo-Sobu line).
I am currently doing some freelance work online on my own.In terms of professional development, I would like to work for an international marketing or PR firm in the future. With my knowledge of Japanese, I believe I will be able to gain a more comprehensive understanding of Japanese culture. Of course, it will also make my daily life in Tokyo easier.
TCJ offers a wide variety of classes to meet the diverse needs of students, not only in terms of Japanese language proficiency level. In addition, online courses are also available, which has allowed me to have more flexibility in my daily life!
I’ve been to a few other schools before, but the staff at TCJ is the nicest I’ve encountered. TCJ truly cares about education and wants their students to succeed. TCJ has morning, evening, and private classes that can be taken on your own schedule. I am a very busy person, so it was great that they offered an evening course in business Japanese that fit my schedule. My classmates are friendly and motivate me to learn Japanese.
Choice of Course Plans & Original Course Price List
*The above tuition fee includes 10% consumption tax.
*Additional fees for teaching materials are required.
*Monthly payment, installment payment, and invoice payment are available.
*Corporate discounts are available for those who wish to continue the course or take it with more than one person. Please contact us for details.
Application Process
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Confirmation of issues and proposals
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Counseling for students
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Level check / class observation
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Class & Teacher Assignment
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Tuition Payment
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Class start
If you are a corporate client applying for lessons at TCJ, you will receive the following benefits if you sign a corporate contract with us.
- Corporate pricing available
- Monthly report (via email) to the person in charge of the company on the status of lessons and attendance
- Share the assessment report every three months
Comparison with other lessons
Corporate Education Consulting
Japanese language support to success of foreign employees
In order for foreign employees settling and play an active role in the workplace, it is essential for companies to establish a system for accepting them and provide support from human resources. In particular, Japanese language education support is important for foreign employees to be able to carry out their duties while building smooth human relationships in the workplace without worrying about their daily life.In fact, there is a strong correlation between the level of retention and success of foreign employees and the level of Japanese language training support ①before and ②after they join a company.
By utilizing TCJ’s hybrid type of lessons and video courses (on-demand), it is possible to create a plan whereby students can take lessons online from their home country before arriving in Japan, and then combine commuting/online lessons after arrival in Japan, making it possible to provide comprehensive support from recruitment to retention to success of foreign personnel.
End-to-End Support for Hiring, Integration, and Success of Foreign Talent
Japanese language education consulting by professional advisors
TCJ’s professional advisors, who have counseled over 1000 foreign businesspeople every year and supported companies in training foreign human resources, are available for consultations with your company.
We are able to assess the level of students, recommend suitable study plans, courses and classes, and provide advice for learning for foreign students. We are also able to offer corporate training programs and Japanese language teacher training.
Based on our experiences, we can provide multifaceted support for the establishment and success of your company’s foreign employees.
FAQ
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I am considering Japanese language training for our foreign
employees. What kind of plan do you recommend?
employees. What kind of plan do you recommend?
There are two options: 1) Participate in TCJ’s courses, or 2) Create an original training plan for your company. If you are considering Japanese language training for a small number of employees, we recommend to join TCJ’s current courses (1), which offers classes by level for from 1,460 yen per hour. On the other hand, if you are interested in individual group training for a group of 5 or 10 people, we can propose a curriculum for your company. In either case, please feel free to contact us.
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I would like my foreign employees to take high quality Japanese lessons,
what should I look for in selecting a school?
what should I look for in selecting a school?
There are two important factors to consider when choosing a school: (1) whether all teachers are qualified, and (2) whether the service operator manages the quality of the teachers appropriately. All of TCJ's teachers are qualified and experienced professional Japanese language instructors. In addition, management members monitor all teachers' classes twice a year, and all students are asked to submit teacher evaluation questionnaires once every three months, and the results are fed back to the teachers.
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I want our employees to take the JLPT. Do you offer test preparation class?
Yes, most our courses are designed with the curriculum to prepare students for the JLPT exam. We also have optional classes that focus on JLPT exam preparation.
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Are the lesson times flexible?
When you join the TCJ courses, students will be asked to schedule their lessons according to the time each class is held. For business person, weekday evening courses and private lessons are popular. If you would like us to create an original training plan for your company, you can specify the days and times flexibly.
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Is it possible to take a course even if the person never studied Japanese before?
Yes, TCJ offers a zero-level course for complete beginners. Many foreign businesspeople have started learning Japanese from the zero level.
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What kind of preparation do student need to take a online lessons?
We recommend students to use a laptop or tablet to view the screen better.(The lessons can also be taken with a smartphone) We also ask that you take the class in a place with a good communication environment. The school will invite you to Google Classroom, where you will be able to communicate with your teachers and classmates.
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What kind of materials will be used in the lessons?
It will vary depending on your level. In addition to commercially teaching materials, TCJ's original materials and teachers' own materials will be used, and they are arranged according to students' subjects.
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Is it possible to check the profile of the teacher who will be in charge of the training?
Yes, we will provide the profile of the teacher as soon as the teacher is confirmed.
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How long should I expect the course period to be?
It depends on the foreign employee's current level of Japanese and the target level of it, but TCJ recommends that students continue taking classes for a minimum of 6 months to a year (minimum of 80-200 hours) in order to achieve meaningful skill improvement.
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Is there any difference in learning effectiveness between face-to-face classes and online classes?
There is no difference at all. TCJ has been offering online classes for a long time, and we collect feedbacks from students once a quarter, and the evaluation scores of online classes are the same as face-to-face classes.
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If students miss a class, what kind of follow-up do you provide?
Class content, handouts, homework, etc. are communicated to students through Google Classroom, so even if the students miss the class, they can still catch up on the class content. It is also possible to catch up by watching the class videos.
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I would like to improve my level from N5 to N2 in 6 months, is that possible?
Yes, it is possible. Generally, it takes about 800 hours to reach from N5 to N2 level, but TCJ can help you improve your Japanese skills at a faster pace than the normal.
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What nationalities are represented in TCJ’s courses?
We have students from over 80 countries around the world. Our students come from North America, Europe, Oceania, Asia, and Latin America, so you will be able to interact with many different nationalities as classmates.
What you need to know about learning Japanese
What kind of workplaces are conducive to the retention and
success of foreign businesspeople?
In the “Survey on Foreign Human Resources Working in Japan (2018)” conducted by JAPAN ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTION OF INTERNATIONALIZATION(JAPI), it was found that the average length of service in Japan for foreign employees is only two years.
Broadly speaking, the top reasons for this fact are the same as for Japanese employees, such as dissatisfaction with treatment, human relationships with superiors or colleagues, and career development.
In many cases, the reason for this is not so much about themselves, but rather the lack of support and systems in the workplace that accepts them. In workplaces where foreign employees are established, (1) there is a culture and system in place that proactively supports foreign employees. In addition, the foreign employees who have established and are active in the workplace have (2) Japanese language knowledge, communication skills, and the skills to behave appropriately in a different culture.
Objective learning goals
In order to promote the retention and success of foreign employees, JLPT N2 or higher is the general target level for the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Generally speaking, it takes 600-800 hours of study to reach the JLPT N2 level, but at TCJ, we aim to achieve this level in 400-600 hours of study.
Japanese Language
Proficiency Test (JLPT)
It is the most well-known proficiency test administered in 86 countries and regions, including Japan. It is used by many educational institutions and Japanese companies as a document to prove Japanese language proficiency. The test is divided into two parts: “reading” (characters, vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension) and “listening” (listening comprehension), and answers are given on a mark-sheet format.
Common concerns and explanations about Japanese
language for foreign employees
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We hired a foreign employee who passed JLPT N1, but actually
he/she cannot speak Japanese well after entering the company.
he/she cannot speak Japanese well after entering the company.
JLPT is generally recognized, but due to the characteristics of the test content, the test only guarantees the ability of listen and reading among the four Japanese language skills. However, After they join a company and start working, they will need the ability to communicate with Japanese employees, and to write a lot of e-mails and SNS. From a business perspective, it is no exaggeration to say that speaking and writing skills are the most important abilities. It is one of the most common misconceptions that ‘Passing the JLPT= High Japanese language skills. Many TCJ students also aim to acquire the ability to speak and write through OUTPUT-oriented classes, so that they can communicate more smoothly with Japanese employees.
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I’m giving work instructions to my foreign employees clearly, but they don’t seem to be getting correctly, and misunderstandings are occurring in many cases.
This may be due to their lack of basic Japanese language skills, resulting in an inability to accurately understand the content of the instructions or to fully convey the nuances of the instructions. Even if they understand the vocabulary and grammar, they will not be able to correctly understand the speaker's intentions unless they can read the actual context of the sentence, including the indicative words and tenses, and recognize the speaker's cultural background. This problem can be solved by devising a way to confirm the content of instructions when they can't understand, and by providing opportunities to relearn basic Japanese skills.
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They can’t seem to get along with Japanese employees because they
can’t make up for the differences in culture and mentality.
can’t make up for the differences in culture and mentality.
Even if they already have a high level of Japanese language skills, there are many foreign employees who left their jobs because they cannot adapt well to the workplace. This is not only due to the company, but also partly due to the foreign employee's own cross-cultural adaptability (= social skills). Business manners can be interpreted as part of these social skills. In particular, in order to work in a different country, it is necessary for them to have the skills to understand different cultures, accept others, and to express themselves appropriately. TCJ offers our own social classes for foreign businesspeople to enhance their ability to understand and adjust to other people with different cultures and backgrounds, and it is provided to all students.
ISO29991 certification
In June 2022, TCJ Global Inc. has obtained ISO29991:2020 certification, the international standard for language learning services. ISO29991:2020 specifies requirements for language learning services and aims to improve the transparency and reliability of language learning services, protect consumers, and improve the quality of language learning.TCJ will continue to improve the quality of its Japanese language education services.
