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Training Courses at Business Nihongo Solutions

All courses at Business Nihongo Solutions are customized to precisely address your needs.

Lesson

Style	Japanese Language Training	Private or semi-private lesson
	English Language Training	Private or semi-private lesson
	Cross-cultural Training	Private or semi-private lesson Large group lesson also possible
Time	Monday - Saturday （except national holidays） 8:00am - 9:00pm
Location	Your office or a location of your choice

Fees

Registration Fee	Japanese Language Training	¥11,000 per company (Tax included)
	English Language Training
	Cross-cultural Training
Lesson Fee	Japanese Language Training	Contact us for details. Inquiry
	English Language Training
	Cross-cultural Training
Material Fee	Actual cost
Transportation Fee	Actual round-trip transportation cost to your office / the lesson location of your choice

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Training Course Examples

Business Japanese Training

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.

Special Course for Newcomers to Japan
Introductory Course for Business Information
E-mail Writing: Advanced
Presentations
Reading & Listening Comprehension of Financial Information for Finance Professionals
Business Japanese Training for Prospective Employees

Cross-Cultural Training

Business Nihongo Solutions holistically supports your stay and business in Japan by helping you learn the Japanese language, culture and customs.

Cross-Cultural Business Training

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 in English.

Japanese Culture Training

An English-speaking instructor introduces you to Japanese culture, customs, history, and psyche.

Language Program Flow

Business Japanese Training

Beginner

Course for Newcomers to Japan

Textbook	『NIHONGO Breakthrough』
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
Contents	◆ Tips on the Japanese language／Useful expressions for survival／Greetings ◆ 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

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Post-beginner

Introductory Course on Business Information

Objective	To understand the basic structure of simple newspaper and online articles To be able to understand the contents of short factual articles
Contents	◆Learn the structure and the writing / composition styles of news articles and 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

To understand the basic structure of simple newspaper and online articles
To be able to understand the contents of short factual articles

Contents

◆Learn the structure and the writing / composition styles of news articles and 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

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Intermediate ~ Advanced

E-mail Writing: Advanced

Objective	Improve e-mail writing skills and become capable of conveying messages without being misunderstood or rude
Contents	◆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) Write and send assigned emails to the instructor for review and correction (3) Compose emails reflective of the student’s actual business needs and receive instructor feedback and correction

Objective

Improve e-mail writing skills and become capable of conveying messages without being misunderstood or rude

Contents

◆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) Write and send assigned emails to the instructor for review and correction
(3) Compose emails reflective of the student’s actual business needs and receive instructor feedback and correction

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Advanced

Presentations

Objective	Improve presentation skills and ability to explain
Contents	◆Practice giving presentations on in-house products and project examples (1) Learn to develop effective presentation materials (2) Submit draft presentation to the instructor for review and correction (3) Present based on the corrected version (4) Receive feedback from the instructor

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Advanced

Reading and Listening Comprehension of Financial Information for Finance Professionals

Objective	Grasp the key to reading financial articles Gain ablity to rapidly read financial articles Become capable of understanding the content of recorded financial information
Contents	◆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 listening and comprehending financial information (news, interviews with economists, etc.)

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Intermediate ~ Advanced

Business Japanese Training for Prospective Employees

Objective	Acquire Japanese language skills required for business immediately after joining the company
Contents	◆ Learn basic business vocabulary and expressions required for business 　―Frequently-used set phrases for business 　―Katakana words 　―Keigo 　―Idiomatic expressions ◆ Acquire basic business knowledge 　―Comprehension of graphs and diagrams 　―Flow of business dealings and its related documents 　―Business climate and performance 　―Business documents: emails, meeting minutes, reports

Objective

Acquire Japanese language skills required for business immediately after joining the company

Contents

◆ Learn basic business vocabulary and expressions required for business
　―Frequently-used set phrases for business
　―Katakana words
　―Keigo
　―Idiomatic expressions
◆ Acquire basic business knowledge
　―Comprehension of graphs and diagrams
　―Flow of business dealings and its related documents
　―Business climate and performance
　―Business documents: emails, meeting minutes, reports

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Business English Training

Beginner ~ Intermediate

Improving Your TOEIC Score

Objective	To score 450/600 on the TOEIC® L&R Test
Contents	◆ Understand the overall structure of the TOEIC® L&R Test ◆ Learn vocabulary and grammar required to achieve target score ◆ Practice to improve listening skills ◆ Practice to develop reading comprehension skills

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Intermediate ~ Advanced

Preparation for Overseas Assignments

Objective	To develop English proficiency required to work smoothly and efficiently for overseas assignments
Contents	◆Vocabulary and Grammar Training: Build a solid foundation for learning the English language ◆ Business English Skills for Meetings and Emails (1) Listening: Improve ability to understand participants' comments during meetings (2) Reading: Develop skills to accurately interpret documents and meeting materials (3) Speaking: Master essential expressions for facilitating and participating in meetings (4) Writing: Learn to write clear and concise emails for effective communication ◆ Cross-Cultural Training: Acquire essential skills for adapting to the work environment and daily life in a foreign culture

Objective

To develop English proficiency required to work smoothly and efficiently for overseas assignments

Contents

◆Vocabulary and Grammar Training:
Build a solid foundation for learning the English language
◆ Business English Skills for Meetings and Emails
(1) Listening: Improve ability to understand participants' comments during meetings
(2) Reading: Develop skills to accurately interpret documents and meeting materials
(3) Speaking: Master essential expressions for facilitating and participating in meetings
(4) Writing: Learn to write clear and concise emails for effective communication
◆ Cross-Cultural Training:
Acquire essential skills for adapting to the work environment and daily life in a foreign culture

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Intermediate ~ Advanced

New Employee Training

Objective	To gain ability to easily communicate with internal colleagues in English To acquire fundamental communication skills required for interacting with foreign-owned companies in Japan and international business partners
Contents	◆ Essential Grammar: Fundamentals of English grammar required for general business communication ◆ Basic Expressions: Phrases for handling emails and phone calls effectively ◆ Presentation and Negotiation Skills: Practical expressions for effective business presentations and discussions ◆ Corporate English: Understanding and using expressions from English versions of company brochures and websites

Objective

To gain ability to easily communicate with internal colleagues in English

To acquire fundamental communication skills required for interacting with foreign-owned companies in Japan and international business partners

Contents

◆ Essential Grammar: Fundamentals of English grammar required for general business communication
◆ Basic Expressions: Phrases for handling emails and phone calls effectively
◆ Presentation and Negotiation Skills: Practical expressions for effective business presentations and discussions
◆ Corporate English: Understanding and using expressions from English versions of company brochures and websites

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Cross-Cultural Training

Business Cross-Cultural Training (in English)

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
Contents	● 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

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

Contents

● 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

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Japanese Culture Training (in English)

Objective	Enrich your stay in Japan by understanding Japanese culture, customs, history and psyche
Contents	● 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

Enrich your stay in Japan by understanding Japanese culture, customs, history and psyche

Contents

● 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

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