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MIFA Japanese Conversation Salon is a free conversation session based on a one-on-one (or two learners) style. You may request a topic on which you would like to discuss about in advance. Practice your Japanese with a native Japanese volunteer and learn daily Japanese speaking!
NOTE:
– Basic Japanese understanding would be desirable.
– Each time you wish to participate you will need to sign up using our online application form(s).
– Zoom application is required if you choose to join online.
– Face to face sessions are only held on Wednesdays limited to 5 participants.
DATE AND TIME
| Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 / 13:30-14:30 (except holidays) 1st and 3rd Thursdays 19:30-20:30 (except holidays) Click here for more information Please join the meeting 5 minutes prior the starting time. Face to face participants should arrive at MIFA 10 minutes before starting. |
FEE
| First trial | FREE |
| To continue | Please apply for MIFA membership 1,000 Yen / year (500 Yen / year for students) |
* To become a MIFA member, please click here for details.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
| *Online 15 learners / session (first-come first-served basis) 15 Japanese volunteers / session (first-come first-served basis) *Face to face 15 learners / session (first-come first-served basis) 10 Japanese volunteers / session (first-come first-served basis) |
PLACE
| *Online A stable internet environment where you can access online. *Face to face MIFA office |
APPLICATION
If you are signing up for the first time, please click the green button.
! IMPORTANT ! Basic Japanese conversation skill and Japanese understanding are required to participate in Japanese Conversation Salon. Intermediate level or above is required to participate in the Thursday night online session. 只有会说基础日语的人才能参加日语会话沙龙。您必须达到中级或以上级别才能参加周四晚上的在线课程。
(Wednesday)
Wednesday 10:00-11:00/ 13:30-14:30
Thursday 19:30-20:30 *first time visitors also click here
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INQUIRY
Meguro International Friendship Association
E-mail: nihongo@mifa.jp
TEL: 03-3715-4671
FAX: 03-3715-4672
FAQ’s
Q: I would like to study Japanese. Where can I find the information?
A: You may search for neighbor Japanese classes by referring to “Information on Japanese Language Classes in Meguro City”.
Note: Please contact each class directly for detailed information.
If you live outside of Meguro City, you can find Japanese classes from the following website:
http://www.tnvn.jp/
Q: I am interested in Japanese Conversation Salon. Can I join?
A: Feel free to join us if you are willing to have a daily conversational session in Japanese. (Please note that volunteering supporters may only speak Japanese.)
Q: What kind of lessons do you do?
A: This Japanese Conversation Salon is a free conversational session. You may request a topic on which you would like to discuss in advance. (Request a topic upon signing up for a session.)
Or, tell us what you would like to learn and we will be happy to support you!
Sessions are held on a one-on-one or one-on-two (learners) basis.
We also offer beginners Japanese class every Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
See here for more details.
Q: How can I make a reservation?
A: Please refer to APPLICATION above. Sign up from the online form.
Q: What will I be asked on the first trial?
A: Japanese volunteers will ask your preferences towards studying / your Japanese level / targets and so on.
Q: When will I pay the fee?
A: The first trial lesson is free of a charge.
If you would like to continue, please register to MIFA membership and make a payment for the annual membership fee (1000 YEN / 500 YEN for students) before the second session. To become a MIFA member, please click here for details.
Japanese Language Classes in Meguro City
Please contact each class directly for detailed information.
International Communication Network Komaba Japanese Language Class
| Date and time | Tuesday 19:00 – 20:15 |
| Place | Main MP Hall, Komaba Lodge, International Lodge, The University of Tokyo |
| Lesson style | Only international students residing in Utokyo Lodge and Titech dorm. |
| Japanese aptitude | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced |
| Participation fee | ￥100 / 6 months |
| Inquiry | midori.tamm@gmail.com |
DONGURI – a Japanese Language Club
| Date and time | Tuesday 19:00 – 20:30 |
| Place | Meguro Award Office （Annex Bekkan B1F）19-15, Kamimeguro 2-chome, Meguro City |
| Lesson style | Person to person |
| Japanese aptitude | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced |
| Participation fee | ￥100 / 1 session |
| Inquiry | dongurinewentry@googlegroups.com For more information, please click here to visit the website. |
Japanese Language Group “CRAYONS”
| Date and time | Thursday 10:00 – 11:30 |
| Place | Please contact the organisation. |
| Lesson style | Small group / Person to person |
| Japanese aptitude | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced |
| Participation fee | Annual fee 3,000 yen (Volunteers and Learners) |
| Inquiry | nihongonokai.crayons@gmail.com For more information, please click here to visit the website. |
This class is available accompanied by a child.
Meguro UNESCO Japanese Class
| Date and time | ◆Tuesday / Thursday◆ 10:00 – 11:45 ◆Saturday◆ 10：00 – 11:45 ◇Tuesday (for beginners)◇ 18:30 – 20:15 (Online) |
| Place | Megro school support center(3-6-10 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku:No parking lot) |
| Lesson style | Group *3 terms a year (Each term starts in January, April and September). |
| Japanese aptitude | Beginner / Intermediate |
| Participation fee | ASK (Differs according to course) *Lump – sum payment at the beginning of each term. |
| Inquiry | E-mail: meguro@unesco.or.jp For more information, please click here to visit the website. |
This class is available accompanied by a child.
