High-Intermediate Pilot Class: Is This Your Next Step?
You can hold a conversation in Japanese. You can share your opinions. But when you try to explain something in more depth, you struggle. The ideas are there, but organizing them while speaking takes more effort than you’d like.
If this sounds familiar, you might be ready for the High-Intermediate level.
We’re opening a new High-Intermediate class in May. Before that, we’re holding two free pilot sessions so you can experience the class and decide for yourself if the level feels right.
Anyone is welcome to join, whether you’re currently studying with us or not.
What’s the Difference Between Intermediate and High-Intermediate?
Intermediate
At the intermediate level, the goal is to build the foundation for expressing your own ideas. You practice sharing your opinions in your own words, asking and answering questions, and taking part in conversations and discussions.
Once you feel comfortable doing that in Japanese, you may be ready for the next stage.
High-Intermediate
At the high-intermediate level, the focus shifts from what you want to say to how you organize and develop your ideas.
You practice:
explaining your opinions in a clear and structured way
discussing more abstract topics
responding to others’ ideas and building the conversation together
speaking in a way that is easy for others to follow
In the High-Intermediate class, we use Nihongo Picnic’s original articles as a starting point. You read the article, organize your thoughts, and practice explaining your ideas with reasons and examples. Then you respond to what others share and develop the discussion from there.
Pilot Class Details
Dates:
Monday, April 13th 17:00–18:00 JST
Wednesday, April 15th 10:00–11:00 AM JST
Both sessions will cover the same content, and each session is limited to 6 participants. Registration will close once capacity is reached.
Instructor: Chiharu
Format: Online via Zoom
Level: Around JLPT N2 (JLPT certification not required)
Fee: Free
Requirements:
Camera and microphone on
Complete the pre-class assignment (about 1 hour)
Let us know in advance if you need to cancel — no-shows may affect future registration
Recording: Not available
Also: July JLPT Registration Is Now Open
If you're planning to take the JLPT this July, registration is open now. In recent years, test sites have filled up quickly, and some areas close early. For more details, please refer to the Official JLPT website.
Our three-month JLPT Prep course (April–June 2026) starts in two weeks. It's designed for learners who have been studying on their own and want to turn that preparation into a score they can be proud of.
For lesson inquiries, contact us anytime!
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