STUDENT VOICE

5 months

4 months

Morning Intensive Class

Before starting school, my biggest concern was figuring out how to study Japanese in a systematic way and organizing my study plan.
I had taken Japanese classes during my undergraduate years, but it was difficult to balance my major studies with Japanese, so I couldn’t devote enough focused time to learning the language. As a result, although I wanted to study Japanese, I couldn’t come up with a concrete plan for the order in which to proceed or the pace at which to study.

Now, I intend to thoroughly reorganize the Japanese studies I’ve been pursuing for some time, study systematically, and build upon what I’ve learned so far.

The main reason I chose TCJ was because I thought it had a great location and would be easy to get to. I figured commuting to school would be convenient, and I’d be able to continue attending without any trouble. I also chose TCJ because I thought that by shortening my commute time, I could devote that extra time to studying Japanese and to myself.

After taking classes at TCJ, I feel that I’ve become better able to express my thoughts in Japanese more smoothly than before.
In particular, I was impressed by how clearly my message came across when I used the expressions I learned in class during actual conversations. Before, when speaking Japanese, I would worry about making mistakes, so I often limited myself to using only simple words. However, as I studied at TCJ and practiced using grammar and expressions in real conversations, I gradually gained the confidence to speak more freely.

Through that experience, I realized that it’s important not just to study Japanese, but to actually use it.

I really like how the teacher explains things clearly and thoroughly. When I don’t understand something, it’s easy to ask questions, and the teacher explains it until I get it, so I feel comfortable attending class.
I also think the class has a cheerful atmosphere, and I enjoy studying with the other students. I like that there are opportunities to actively participate and exchange opinions during class, which allows me to learn Japanese by actually using it.

To anyone who’s on the fence about enrolling: if you have even the slightest desire to learn Japanese, I really hope you’ll give it a try.
I, too, used to be unsure of how to go about studying Japanese, and I had a hard time sticking with it. However, taking classes at TCJ has allowed me to study in a structured way, and I’ve gradually gained more confidence in using Japanese.

I’m sure you’ll feel a bit anxious at first, but by asking your teachers questions and studying with your classmates, I believe you’ll be able to grow while having fun. If you’re hesitating, I recommend taking that first step.