The Comprehensive Course, University Prep. Course and Single Term Program are taught using the school's original course materials as the primary learning resources. These have been developed based on the Naganuma Method, and are designed to promote effective teaching.
Since Naoe Naganuma first developed Japanese learning materials for non-Japanese learners in 1931, these original course materials have gone through revisions and improvements over the years to become the current materials and textbooks. Audio-visual and/or computer-aided learning have also been incorporated into the present classes.
Original course materials
| Basic: Learning Japanese Anytime, Anywhere I and II |  |
| Intermediate: Naganuma New Modern Japanese III |  |
| Advanced: Naganuma New Modern Japanese IV |  |
* In the Advanced course, a number of additional materials (e.g. photographs) are also used.
* Various supplemental course materials are used in classes of each level.
* In private classes and special programs, course materials are selected to meet the levels and learning styles of the students.
e-learning materials
To take advantage of digital media technologies, we have developed e-learning materials that can be used on the Internet. Naganuma e-School allows students to learn Japanese characters and their pronunciations, as well as basic Japanese conversation.
Useful PhrasesThis is a practice site for learning basic conversational expressions, such as those used for greetings in daily life. This tool can be used free of charge after completing user registration. |
KanaThis is a practice site that is useful for learning Hiragana and Katakana characters and their pronunciations. This tool can also be used free of charge after completing user registration. |
Basic ConversationCurrently only Section 5 is available. |
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