A Singapore language school launches a conversational Japanese language course with small group classes of up to eight participants to facilitate learning and ensure optimal progress.
Singapore-based language learning school Crystal Learning has launched a Japanese language course designed for small groups of 6 to 8. The course teaches conversational Japanese and prepares students for the various levels of JLPT exams.
More information can be found at https://crystallearning.edu.sg/japanese-language
Unlike most Japanese language schools in Singapore, Crystal Learning provides students with the rare opportunity to learn in a small class setting. Such small classes have been found to speed up participants’ learning by a factor of two.
A spokesperson for the school says, “When calculated by the hour, the classes cost slightly more. But learners get a higher quality of learning and learn more Japanese, dollar for dollar.”
Despite the small groups, Crystal Learning’s rates are considered highly affordable. As their students tend to stay longer, the school saves on marketing costs, which allows it to offer competitive rates.
“Small classes is what we do – across all our languages,” says Alex Lim, Crystal Learning centre’s director. “Our entire school is built for it, with smaller classroom sizes. We really believe this is the best way to learn a new language.”
The classes are available in-person at the Singapore centre or via Zoom. Online classes will have the same limit of eight participants.
Crystal Learning’s Japanese course focuses on the practical aspects of the language. From day one, students will learn to converse and communicate efficiently in Japanese instead of starting with grammar lessons and theories.
The course is especially ideal for those who seek to work and live in Japan, and intend to develop deeper relationships with the locals. Its approach is conversational where grammar isn’t a goal but a means to be better understood.
The course is conducted by Taiyo Japanese Language School using proprietary materials developed by the school. It is administered in progressive levels aligned with the levels of the JLPT exam. With undivided attention, a student can expect to complete a level in 10 weeks.
For Singaporeans 25 years and older, the classes are SkillsFuture claimable, which means they can pay for the course with their government-issued SkillsFuture credit.
Interested parties can learn more by visiting https://crystallearning.edu.sg/japanese-language