All courses at Business Nihongo Solutions are customized to precisely address your needs.
| Style | Japanese Language Training | Private or semi-private lesson |
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| Cross-cultural Training | Private or semi-private lesson Large group lesson also possible |
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| Time | Monday〜Saturday （except national holidays） 8:00am 〜 9:00pm | |
| Location | Your office or a location of your choice | |
| Registration Fee | Japanese Language Training | \10,000 (Excludes tax) |
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| Cross-cultural Training | Waived | |
| Lesson Fee | Japanese Language Training | \6,000 / hour (Excludes tax) 〜 |
| Cross-cultural Training | Contact us for details. | |
| Material Fee | Actual cost | |
| Transportation Fee | Actual transportation cost from BNS to your office / the lesson location of your choice | |
In order to best meet your various requirements, Business Nihongo Solutions develops the most effective training course within the shortest timeframe based on your needs and skill level. We will also develop lesson plans that concurrently achieve multiple objectives.
- Introductory Course for Newspaper Reading
- E-mail Writing: Advanced
- Presentations
- Reading ＆ Listening Comprehension of Financial
Information for Finance Professionals - Preparation Course for BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Useful Clinics for Business
Business Nihongo Solutions develops optimum lesson plans for students of all levels, from beginner to advanced, based on their needs and proficiency level.
Business Nihongo Solutions holistically supports your stay and business in Japan by helping you learn the Japanese language, culture and customs.
An English speaking instructor, with experience in living abroad introduces you to Japanese culture, customs, history, and psyche.
Training on comprehension of Japanese business culture and customs that differ greatly from those of other countries. Instructors with experience in working abroad or with foreign-affiliated companies offer the training.
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◆ Learn the structure of newspapers and the style of writing / composition of articles ◆ Infer the content of articles from the headlines ◆ Read leads of articles and practice grasping the main points (5W1H: when, where, who, what, why and how) ◆ Learn frequently used vocabulary and expressions of each newspaper section (local-news, economy, sports, finance, etc.) ◆ Practice comprehending the content of short factual reports |
| Objective | Improve e-mail writing skills and become capable of conveying messages without being misunderstood or rude |
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◆ Practice writing emails to convey various messages including ‘request’, ‘permission’, ‘refusal’, and ‘dealing with complaints’ ① Learn frequently-used expressions to convey various messages including ‘request’, ‘permission’, ‘refusal’, and ‘dealing with complaints’ ② Review and correct sample emails and discuss identified mistakes ③ Write and send assigned emails to the instructor for review and correction |
| Objective | Improve presentation skills and ability to explain |
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◆ Practice giving presentations on in-house products and project examples
① Submit draft presentation to the instructor for review and correction ② Present based on the corrected version ③ Receive feedback from the instructor (and other attendants in case of a group session) |
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◆ Learn the structure of financial articles ◆ Learn vocabulary, expressions and phrases specific to finance-related articles and information ◆ Infer the content of financial articles from the headlines ◆ Practice comprehension of financial articles, beginning with brief articles ◆ Practice comprehension of recorded financial information (news, interviews with economists on TV / radio etc.) |
| Textbook | BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test: Practice Test and Strategies |
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| Objective | Obtain a high score of J1 or J1+ (a score higher than 530) on BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test |
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◆ Learn basic business vocabulary and expressions required for the BJT Test ・Frequently-used set phrases for business ・Katakana words ・Keigo ・Idiomatic expressions ◆ Acquire basic business knowledge required for the BJT Test ・Comprehension of graphs and diagrams ・Flow of business dealings and its related documents ・Business climate and performance ・Business documents ◆ Familiarize yourself with the BJT Test format ・Listening test ・Listening and reading test ・Reading test ◆ Practice tests |
| Objective | Correct habitual pronunciation mistakes caused by the tonality of native language in order to be able to communicate effectively in Japanese |
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◆ Become aware of your own mispronunciations ◆ For each problematic pronunciation, practice pronouncing words and sentences ◆ For each problematic pronunciation, practice listening to words and sentences |
| Objective | Become able to properly use ‘Keigo’ so that you will not misunderstand or be misunderstood in business environments |
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◆ Learn the basics of ‘Keigo’ (respectful, humble and polite expressions) ◆ Learn and practice basic fixed expressions used in daily office life through role-play ◆ Learn the basics of ‘Keigo’ expressions required in business settings, such as ‘making requests’, ‘giving permissions’, ‘refusal’, ‘proposal’ and ‘responding to a complaint’ ◆ Increase knowledge of ‘Keigo’ expressions through role-play depicting situations you could actually encounter in your daily business life |
| Textbook | 『NIHONGO Breakthrough』 |
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| Objective | Become able to cope with various situations in daily life shortly after arrival in Japan and enjoy simple communication with Japanese people you encounter |
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・Tips on the Japanese language／Useful expressions for survival／Greetings ・First meetings ・Taking a taxi ・Getting fast food ・Dining out ・Shopping ・Asking about time ・Taking public transportation ・Talking about schedules and routines ・Socializing ・Talking about leisure time |
| Objective | Enrich your stay in Japan by understanding Japanese culture, customs, history and psyche |
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◆ Observe how Japan has accepted, digested and incorporated foreign culture into its own culture in the ten-thousand year history of the Japanese Islands and learn the unique Japanese way of thinking and feeling ◆ Learn about the unique Japanese mentality and way of thinking, such as ‘Harmony’, ‘Honest Feeling and Official Stance’, ‘Debt of Gratitude’ and‘Moral Obligation and Human Feelings’, and understand Japanese spiritual climate ◆ Learn about Japanese ‘Shikitari’ and customs that resulted as the rice growing ancient Japanese people built relationships |
| Objective | Deepen understanding of Japanese business culture and customs that differ greatly from those of other countries and use it for business success in Japan |
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◆ General Remarks: Understand various factors that differ greatly from those of other countries, such as ‘Group vs. Individuals’, ‘Decision Making as typified by “RINGI”’ and ‘Business vs. Private’. ◆ Case Study: Imagine how you would react in various preset situations ◆ Closing: Think about cultural difference and similarities between Japan and other countries, and get started for the business success |