Brussels Language Activities

THE COURSES :

 

1. Language courses

1.1. Japanese language course 2023 – 2024 (A: the annual courses , B: the summer courses)

A: The courses starting in September 2023 !

Level 1 (A1-1: beginner’s course): Every Monday from 18:00 to 19:30 (The 1st lesson will be on the 11th Sept.)
Level 1 (A1-1: beginner’s course): Every Tuesday from 18:00 to 19:30(The 1st lesson will be on the 12th Sept.)
Level 2 (A1-2): Every Tuesday from 19:40 to 21:10. (The 1st lesson will be on the 12th Sept.)
Level 3(A2-1): Every Wednesday from 18:00 to 19:30. (The 1st lesson will be on the 13th Sept.)
Level 4 (A2-2): Every Thursday from 18:00 to 19:30. (The 1st lesson will be on the 14th Sep.)
Level 5 (B1): Every Thursday from 19:40 to 21:10. (The 1st lesson will be on the 14th Sep.)
Level 6 (B2): Every Monday from 19:40 to 21:10. (The 1st lesson will be on the 11th Sept.)
Level 7(C1) : Every Wednesday from 19:40 to 21:10. (The 1st lesson will be on the 13th Sept.)

We have three trimesters from September to the end of June every school year.
The first trimester September - November
The second trimester December – March
The third trimester March – June
The lesson fee for one trimester costs 170Euros (+10Euros only at the time of entrance).

Small groups, Max. 10 people Min. 4 in a class.
The students should be +18year-old
Teaching is mainly aimed at speaking Japanese (oral training) with English explanations.

The text books

  • For level 1 (beginner’s)
    “Japanese for busy people. Book 1” (the 4th edition, Romanized version)
    lesson 1 – lesson 19
  • For level 2
    “Japanese for busy people. Book 1” (the 3rd edition, Romanized version)
    lesson 20 – lesson 25
    ”Japanese for busy people. Book 2”
    lesson 1 – lesson 6
  • For level 3
    ”Japanese for busy people. Book 2” (the 3rd edition) lesson 8 – lesson 15
  • For level 4 Conversation based on the text book
    ”Genki 2” (the 2nd edition)
    lesson13– lesson 18
  • For level 5 Conversation based on the text book
    “Chukyu e iko" (2nd edition)
    lesson 1– lesson10
  • For level 6 Conversation based on the text book
    “Chukyu o manabo" (2nd edition)
    lesson 3– lesson10
  • For level 7 Conversation based on the text book
    Dekiru nihongo. Chukyu” (the 2nd edition)
    lesson 19, 20
    Jôkyû

Please prepare the book by yourself( Filigranes, Fnac, Web store etc.)

The reference of the Internet sites for textbooks

Japanese for busy people
https://www.ajalt.org/english/textbooks/
(I make some copies for your exercises, don't buy the "work book".)
Attention! There are the 3rd edition and the 4th edition

Genki
https://genki3.japantimes.co.jp/en/

Chukyu e iko
https://www.3anet.co.jp/np/en/books/3307/

Chukyu o manabo
https://www.3anet.co.jp/np/en/books/3313/

Dekiru nihongo chukyu main textbook
https://verasia.fr/manuels/690-dekiru-nihongo-1-intermediate-level-main-textbook-9784757422780.html

The lesson will be held at the school and online at the same time. Hybrid meeting.

More detailed information will be supplied by
mikiyoikeda@gmail.com
(Tel.: 0494 62 62 20 inaccessible in July and August)

 

B: The Summer review + Travel phrases courses July, August and September 2023

  • Level 1 (A1-1: beginner’s course): Tuesday from 19:40 to 21:10
    Japanese for busy people Book 1” (The 3rd edition, romanized version) + Travel phrases
    The 25th July Lesson 1-6
    The 22nd August Lesson 6-10
    The 29th August Lesson 11-15
    The 5th September Lesson 16-19
  • Level 2(A1-2): Wednesday from 18:00 to 19:30
    Japanese for busy people + Travel phrases
    The 26th July Book 1 (The 3rd edition, romanized version) Lesson 20-25
    The 23rd August Book 2 (The 3rd edition) Lesson 1-3
    The 30th August Book 2 (The 3rd edition) Lesson 4-5
    The 6th September Book 2 (The 3rd edition) Lesson 6-7
  • Level 3(A2-1) : Thursday from 18:00 to 19:30.
    Japanese for busy people Book 2” (The 3rd edition) + Travel phrases
    The 27th July Lesson 6-8
    The 24th August Lesson 8-10
    The 31st August Lesson 10-13
    The 7th September Lesson 13-15
  • Level 5(A2-2) : Every Thursday from 19:40 to 21:10.
    Genki Book 2 (The 3rd edition) + Travel phrases
    The 27th July Lesson 18-19
    The 24th August Lesson 20-21
    The 31st August Lesson 21-22
    The 7th September Lesson 22-23

1.2. English lessons for child & parent (in pair)

The purpose of this course is to build the basic of Japanese and English to be a bilingual. The lessons will be given in both languages and engage them by playing and reading. Besides, there will be tips how to let a child talk in both language at home. It will be group lessons, minimum 2 pairs of a parent and a child (under 3 years old).

More detailed information will be supplied on application to shoko.gibu@gmail.com

2. Japanese calligraphy (Shodo) and traditional Ink drawing (Sumi-e)

The summer courses in July and August 2023

Saturday 29 July 10:20-12:20

Saturday 12 August 10:20-12:20

Saturday 26 August 10:20-12:20

16 euros/lesson (a minimum of 3 people is needed to hold a class)

New course starting in September 2023!

The annual course (The first class will be on the 9th September)

Saturday from 10:20-12:20 (about twice a month)
There are about 18 lessons from September to June.

2023-2024 calligraphy and ink drawing course:

  Saturday
Sept. 9, 23
Oct. 7, 21
Nov. 11, 25
Dec. 9, 16

More detailed information will be supplied on application to mikiyoikeda@gmail.com
Tel.: 0494 62 62 20

3. Private koto lessons for all levels (japanese harp) [suspended]

Koto lessons with Gaho TAKAHASHI.
Workshop or lessons programmed a few times through the year.
All levels, lessons in French, English and Japanese.
Traditional and modern repertoire.

4. Private flute lessons for all levels

Weekly lessons, pay per lessons...
More details : https://www.kandanozomimusic.com/

Shinobue (japanese bamboo flute) lessons : 1 to 2 times / month
For all levels, Including individual lessons & group lessons depending on the level
More details : https://www.kandanozomimusic.com/