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OMG Japan trip in 2 months! Crash Course
Learn the phrases you’ll absolutely need to know when visiting Japan by practicing scenarios live!
2026 In-person
[Session 1 In-person] Jan 22, Jan 29, Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 5, Mar 12
Thursdays 5:45 – 6:45PM
Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public Library (1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614)2026 Online
[Session 1 Online] Mondays, Wednesdays 8 – 8:30PM Central
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Jan 26, Jan 28, Feb 2, Feb 18, Feb 23, Feb 25, Mar 2, Mar 4, Mar 9, Mar 11, Mar 16, Mar 18 -
Teens’ Beginner Japanese Kana
A fresh take on studying hiragana and katakana, let’s use the way your brain works to make learning 92 Japanese kana characters a breeze!
6 hours of class over 6 weeks live online or in person. Meets once a week. Workbook and videos. Weekly online Office Hours.
ONLINE
Saturdays 6 – 7PM Central
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Elmhurst Public Library (125 S Prospect Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126)
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[Session 1 In-person] Sundays 3 – 4PM Central
Jan 4, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 22
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Beginner Japanese for Adults: Kana
Really internalize the basic Japanese writing system with our 4 CoRneRS learning method!
ONLINE
1.5 hours for 4 weeks. Times and dates based on schedule of students in the class.
IN-PERSON
Lincoln Park Branch, Chicago Public Library (1150 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614)
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[Session 1 In-person] Thursdays 5:15 – 5:45PM Central
Jan 29, Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 5, Mar 12, Mar 19, Mar 26, Apr 2
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Beginner Japanese for Adults I
Learn basic sentences and what to say in a simple self-introduction!
Note: All practice and examples are written with kana characters.
ONLINE
1.5 hours for 7 weeks. Times and dates based on schedule of students in the class.
IN-PERSON
1.5 hours for 7 weeks at a library where we offer classes (you can request it at one of those locations and I’ll do my best to fit everyone in)
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Beginner Japanese for Adults II
Learn how to make sentences with adjectives and verbs!
Note: All practice and examples are written with kana characters.
ONLINE
1.5 hours for 7 weeks. Times and dates based on schedule of students in the class.
IN-PERSON
1.5 hours for 7 weeks at a library where we offer classes (you can request it at one of those locations and I’ll do my best to fit everyone in)
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Beginner Japanese for Adults III
Describe what you’re thinking and feeling in basic conversations.
Note: All practice and examples are written with kana characters.
ONLINE
1.5 hours for 7 weeks. Times and dates based on schedule of students in the class.
IN-PERSON
1.5 hours for 7 weeks at a library where we offer classes (you can request it at one of those locations and I’ll do my best to fit everyone in)
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Beginner Japanese for Adults IV
Learn how to express thoughts and feelings in more natural, complex sentences.
Note: All practice and examples are written with kana characters.
ONLINE
1.5 hours for 7 weeks. Times and dates based on schedule of students in the class.
IN-PERSON
1.5 hours for 7 weeks at a library where we offer classes (you can request it at one of those locations and I’ll do my best to fit everyone in)
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Beginner Japanese for Adults V
Learn everything you need to create a paper play where you share a little about yourself and your hopes and dreams.
Note: All practice and examples are written with kana characters.
ONLINE
1.5 hours for 7 weeks. Times and dates based on schedule of students in the class.
IN-PERSON
1.5 hours for 7 weeks at a library where we offer classes (you can request it at one of those locations and I’ll do my best to fit everyone in)
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Beginner Japanese for Adults VI
Nicely ask for and give directions.
Note: All practice and examples are written with kana characters.
ONLINE
1.5 hours for 8 weeks. Times and dates based on schedule of students in the class.
IN-PERSON
1.5 hours for 8 weeks at a library where we offer classes (you can request it at one of those locations and I’ll do my best to fit everyone in)
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