Language Classes
Language Classes
Language Classes
Japanese Language Classes available at all levels
Our Japanese Language classes are taught by Japanese Native Instructors at Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels. Our classes have rolling enrollment (new students can start mid-session) and small class sizes to maximize your learning experience.
Unsure of which level you should be in? Give us a call to help you decide which class is right or to try a free class!
How do JASC Language Classes Work?
Our Beginners I and II classes operate in four sessions throughout the year, each session lasting 8 weeks. The Intermediate and Advanced classes run in 8 week sessions, but do not follow a specific curriculum. Class payments cover a full 8-week session. Classes can be joined mid-session at an adjusted price.
Due to extremely high demand, registration for Beginner I Session 1 classes will be offered first to individuals on our waitlist and may not be posted publicly on our website.
If you are hoping to enroll in Beginner I, we strongly recommend joining the waitlist to receive registration information and priority access when spots become available.
We apologize for any inconvenience and are actively working to expand our class offerings to accommodate more students in the near future.
Thank you for your understanding!
Adult Language Classes
Mondays, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura
Format: In person at JASC (online option available)
Dates: February 23 – April 13, 2026 (session 1)
Due to the high demand for this class, registration for Session 1 opened to the first 150 on our waitlist and reached capacity. Please join our waitlist to be notified when the next session 1 classes will be available.
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Ms. Kana Manzanares
Format: Online Only (via Zoom)
Dates: February 24 – April 14, 2026 (session 1)
Due to the high demand for this class, registration for Session 1 opened to the first 150 on our waitlist and reached capacity. Please join our waitlist to be notified when the next session 1 classes will be available.
Tuesdays, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Ms. Kyoko Hoshino
Format: In Person at JASC
Dates: February 24 – April 14, 2026 (session 1)
Due to the high demand for this class, registration for Session 1 opened to the first 150 on our waitlist and reached capacity. Please join our waitlist to be notified when the next session 1 classes will be available.
Wednesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura
Format: In person at JASC (online option available)
Dates: March 4 – April 22, 2026 (session 3)
Registration will open February 23, 2026
Beginners I: Genki 1 Textbook (workbook not required)
Session 1: Covers chapters 1-3 of the Genki I Textbook
Session 2: Covers chapters 4-6 of the Genki 1 Textbook
Session 3: Covers chapters 7-9 of the Genki 1 Textbook
Session 4: Covers chapters 10-12 of the Genki 1 Textbook
Please note: if you plan to join a class mid-session, please self-study previous chapters to help adjustment into the class.
Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Instructor: Mr. Masahito Kimura
Format: In person at JASC (online option available)
Dates: February 24 – April 14, 2026 (Session 1)
Beginners II: Genki 2 Textbook (workbook not required)
Session 1: Covers chapters 13-15 of the Genki 2 Textbook
Session 2: Covers chapters 16-18 of the Genki 2 Textbook
Session 3: Covers chapters 19-21 of the Genki 2 Textbook
Session 4: Covers chapters 22-23 of the Genki 2 Textbook
Please note: if you plan to join a class mid-session, please self-study previous chapters to help adjustment into the class.
Mondays, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Ms. Kyoko Hoshino
Format: In Person at JASC
Dates: February 2, 2026 – March 23, 2026
Textbook: Japanese for Busy People III, Kana version, Published by Kodansha ISBN: 4-7700-2052-X
**Please make sure to check the ISBN number when you order.
Thursdays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Instructor: Ms. Kana Ito Manzanares
Are you at or near N2 Level Japanese? Join our Advanced Japanese Conversation Class for non-native speakers to maintain language skills and practice and maintain kanji vocabulary.
⽇本語が⺟国語でない⽅のための、上級⽇本語会話クラスのお知らせです。
⽇本⼈教師によるZOOMクラスで、あなたの漢字を含む⽇本語の知識を磨きましょう。
興味のある⽅は電話またはEメールでご連絡ください。
Format: Online (Zoom)
Dates: January 8, 2026 – February 26, 2026
Advanced Conversation: No Textbook, materials provided in class.
Registration Below
The following classes are currently full:
Beginners I Session 1 Mondays
Beginner I Session 1 Tuesdays (Online)
Beginner I Session 1 Tuesdays (In Person)
Intermediate
Advanced Conversation
Please consider joining our waitlist! We will contact you as we work on providing more classes.
Please call or email for more information – Ruby Grillier at rgrillier@jasc-chicago.org or 773-275-0097 x229.
Tuition Rates
Class Fee has now been adjusted for the new sessions in 2026. Students that are enrolling mid-session, please reach out to Ruby Grillier at rgrillier@jasc-chicago.org to discuss prorated fees.
| Fee per session (8 classes) | |
|---|---|
| JASC Member | $150 |
| Non-Member | $180 |
Textbooks must be purchased separately from class fee. Not included in tuition cost.
Looking for high school student and children’s classes?
Visit our Donguri Kai program page for Kindergarten through High School classes.
Visit our Tampopo Kai program page for infant and preschool programming.
