Japanese language courses
Join us in Oxford for a weekly class
Our 10-week Japanese language courses in Oxford are designed to help you learn in a small, productive class environment. Class sizes are limited to ensure you get the attention you deserve.
Japanese weekly classes are taught at beginners, lower intermediate and intermediate levels.
Language levels
Please check our language level guide if you are uncertain of what level you are.
All our classes are developed in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Upcoming courses
In-person weekly • Short courses
Improve your language skills, and understanding of the culture, society and daily life in Japanese-speaking countries. We will be covering listening, speaking and cultural awareness at lower intermediate level.
- Mon 29 Sep 2025 – Mon 01 Dec 2025
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Improve your language skills, and understanding of the culture, society and daily life in Japanese-speaking countries. We will be covering listening, speaking and cultural awareness at lower intermediate level.
- Tue 30 Sep 2025 – Tue 02 Dec 2025
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Join this interactive course to learn Japanese language and explore its culture. For complete Beginners as well as those who have learnt some Japanese expressions and phrases through travel or socialising.
- Thu 02 Oct 2025 – Thu 04 Dec 2025
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Explore the language and culture of Japanese-speaking countries through this interactive class. A Lower Intermediate continuation course providing progression for students who completed Japanese: Lower Intermediate - Part 1.
- Mon 19 Jan 2026 – Mon 23 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Explore the language and culture of Japanese-speaking countries through this interactive class. A Lower Intermediate continuation course providing progression for students who completed Japanese: Lower Intermediate - Part 1.
- Tue 20 Jan 2026 – Tue 24 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
In-person weekly • Short courses
Join this interactive course to further develop your basic Japanese language skills and enjoy exploring the culture. For those who have completed Beginners - Part 1 and new students who have studied the language formally for one term.
- Thu 22 Jan 2026 – Thu 26 Mar 2026
- 10 meetings
- 7:00 – 9:00pm
Get in touch
If you have a question please get in touch using the contact details below.
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Email: weeklyclasses@conted.ox.ac.uk
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