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Are you having trouble getting the results you want after studying Japanese on your own or at a Japanese language school? For foreigners living in Japan who does not need to study in a “Student visa course”, finding the right language program might be tricky, even frustrating at times.
Here are 3 reasons why you might choose TCJ’s resident course.

Reason 1: A separate course for foreigners living in Japan exists from the student visa course.
Did you know that the overwhelming majority of the Japanese language schools in Japan only have “Student visa courses”? For a person who wants to learn Japanese but does not require a student visa support, studying in the Student visa course has many issues to name a few.

Issue 1: Too fast-paced
Since the sole purpose of international students is to study Japanese, the student visa courses are very fast-paced! Consequently, if you get mixed in with these classes, you may end up falling behind.

Issue 2: Exam exam exam!
Most international students aspire to enter a Japanese university, graduate school, or vocational school. Therefore, naturally, it may not be suitable for you to study in that student visa course because they are aiming to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) or the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), or because they have a clear objective.

For these reasons, TCJ decided to establish an entirely independent course for residents in Japan and those who wish to study online from overseas..

Reason 2: TCJ offers a variety of class options to fit your lifestyle and goals.
The " Student Visa Course" must adhere to the requirements set forth by the Immigration Bureau, resulting in limited class options. However, TCJ's "Resident Course" can offer a wider selection of classes to meet your needs.

Daytime Intensive Class: 5 days a week (Mon-Fri) from 9:00-12:20
The most intensive class lessons, allowing students to learn at a realistic yet fast pace.
Learning content is in the four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with the focus on communicative competence. Preparation for the JLPT starts from N3 level.
Business Japanese Class: 3 days a week (Tues,Wed,Thurs) from 19:00-21:00
Classes are available from absolute beginner to advanced level (N2 to N1 level).
Emphasis is placed on practical conversational skills (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and kanji or JLPT preparation (Wednesdays).
Light Standard Class: 3 days a week (Mon,Wed,Fri) from 10:00-12:00
Heavy emphasis on communication skill with minimal time spent on reading and writing. Does not include JLPT measures.
Lessons are held every other day, not every day, making it easy to balance lessons with your personal and professional life.

VIP Private Lessons (Fully adjustable schedule)
Lessons with customized learning content for maximum progress in a short period of time.
As a premium member benefit, a monthly "Japanese Conversation Salon" is held to further enhance conversation skills.

Private Speed Learning (Fully adjustable schedule)
A 3 months of achievement-oriented style lessons that will improve your Japanese skills in the shortest possible time.
“Coaching style instruction” to with daily support on self study.


Reason 3: TCJ’s original On Demand Lessons (Free of charge) and why it’s revolutionary
Learn through conversational scenes!
Produced and supervised my TCJ’s professional teachers, these video courses focus on real-time situation in which Japanese is used in a actual conversations.

Great for preparation and review!
At TCJ, students learn Japanese in small steps for efficient learning, ensuring that they acquire what they learn one at a time.

On Demand Lessons linked to TCJ's original teaching materials are agreat way to prepare and review before and after lessons.