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Japanese courses

Level 1
Content This introductory Japanese course is designed for those who would like to learn Japanese, but have no prior knowledge. Aimed at the beginner, you will learn Japanese basics for everyday use in conversation through sentence structures, grammatical principles and vocabulary. You will also learn Japanese script right from the beginning.
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Textbook Association for Japanese Language Teaching. Japanese for Busy People 1 Kana Version Revised 3rd Edition and Japanese for Busy People Kana Workbook ISBN:9784770030375 and Japanese for Busy People 1 Workbook. ISBN: 9784770030344 Kodansha International Ltd.
Semester 1 (Accelerated) courses - $415
Mon & Thu 5-7pm 15/03 - 21/06/2010 46 hrs total
Semester 2 courses - $415
Wed 6.30-9pm 28/07 - 08/12/2010 45 hrs total
Tue 6.30-9pm 27/07 - 30/11/2010 45 hrs total
Thu 6.30-9pm 29/07 - 02/12/2010 45 hrs total
Summer (Intensive Evening) courses - $399
Mon & Thu 6-9pm (CLASS T) 11/01 - 25/02/2010 42 hrs total [Class Full]
Mon & Thu 6-9pm (CLASS K) 11/01 - 25/02/2010 42 hrs total [Class Full]
Year courses - $415
Thurs 7-9pm 18/03 - 28/10/2010 46 hrs total
Tue 7-9pm 16/03 - 26/10/2010 46 hrs total
Sat 10.30am-12.30pm 20/03 - 30/10/2010 46 hrs total

Level 2
Content Designed for those who have some basic knowledge in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Japanese. This course is for you if you want to enhance your elementary level of Japanese. Learn Japanese in the Level 2 course will increase your confidence in using the Japanese language.
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Textbook Association for Japanese Language Teaching. Japanese for Busy People 1 Kana version Revised 3rd Edition. Kodansha International Ltd. Recommended: Japanese Dictionary.
Semester 2 (Accelerated) courses - $415
Mon & Thu 5-7pm 26/07 - 25/10/2010 46 hrs total
Summer (Intensive Evening) courses - $399
Mon & Thu 6-9pm 11/01 - 25/02/2010 42 hrs total
Year courses - $415
Tue 7-9pm 16/03 - 26/10/2010 46 hrs total
Wed 7-9pm 17/03 - 03/11/2010 46 hrs total

Level 3
Content Learn further Japanese in this intermediate level that builds on previous knowledge of the fundamentals of the Japanese language. Vocabulary is extended, fluency is stressed and you will even be able to write a personal letter.
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Textbook Association for Japanese Language Teaching. Japanese for Busy People 2 Revised 3rd Edition. Kodansha International Ltd. ISBN 9784770030108 Recommended: Japanese Dictionary.
Summer (Intensive Evening) courses - $399
Mon & Thu 6-9pm 11/01 - 25/02/2010 42 hrs total [Class Full]
Year courses - $415
Mon 7-9pm 15/03 - 25/10/2010 46 hrs total

Level 4
Content This course improves your functional Japanese and ability to communicate in everyday situations requiring the use of the language, from hotel reservations to topics as diverse as giving gifts.
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Textbook Association for Japanese Language Teaching. Japanese for Busy People 2 Revised 3rd Edition. Kodansha International Ltd. ISBN 9784770030108 Recommended: Japanese Dictionary.
Year courses - $415
Wed 7-9pm 17/03 - 03/11/2010 46 hrs total

Level 5
Content This course is for you if you have attained Year 12 or equivalent level in Japanese. Emphasis is on the various styles of Japanese, namely polite Japanese, informal conversation and declarative writing. The course aims to improve on conversational skills and linguistic abilities.
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Textbook Association for Japanese Language Teaching. Japanese for Busy People 3 Revised 3rd Edition. Kodansha International Ltd. ISBN 9784770030115
Year courses - $415
Thu 7-9pm 18/03 - 28/10/2010 46 hrs total

Short Course for Beginners
Content IML is offering a course that is both exciting and interactive for those interested in learning about the Japanese language and culture. The class will be a quick start to your study with a basic knowledge of everyday Japanese.
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Textbook BBC. Latest edition. Talk Japanese: Book and CD Pack. Pearson.
Semester 1 (Autumn Program) courses - $285
Wed 6.30-9pm 14/04 - 02/06/2010 20 hrs total
Semester 2 (Spring Program) courses - $285
Wed 6.30-9pm 06/10 - 24/11/2010 20 hrs total
Tue 6.30-9pm 05/10 - 23/11/2010 20 hrs total

High School Students
Enrolment closing date: 11 December 2009
Content Summer course for high school students in years 9 to 11. Includes lunch and movie on Friday finishing at 3.00pm.
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Learning resources supplied by iml
Summer (Year 10 K) courses - $195
Mon to Thu 9am-12.30pm & Fri 9am-3pm 11/01 - 15/01/2010 15 hrs total [Class Full]
Summer (Year 10 T) courses - $195
Mon to Thu 9am-12.30pm & Fri 9am-3pm 11/01 - 15/01/2010 15 hrs total [Class Full]
Summer (Year 11) courses - $195
Mon to Thu 9am-12.30pm & Fri 9am-3pm 11/01 - 15/01/2010 15 hrs total [Class Full]
Summer (Years 9 & 10) courses - $195
Mon to Thu 9am-12.30pm & Fri 9am-3pm 11/01 - 15/01/2010 15 hrs total [Class Full]



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