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JP-N4 · General Japanese

Pre-intermediate Japanese

Extend tense, complex sentences, listening and reading to communicate beyond isolated statements.

Recommended for

Learners who have completed an elementary course and want broader ability or JLPT N4 preparation.

LevelPre-intermediate · JLPT N4
Standard length16 weeks · 64 class hours
Study frequency2 sessions per week · 2 class hours each
Suggested class size8–14 learners
Admissions statusOpen for enrolment
Stage outcomes

What you should be able to do after this stage

01

Use the stage vocabulary and structures in meaningful communication

02

Complete integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks

03

Recognize current strengths and the appropriate next learning stage

Course outline

Four connected learning modules

Teachers may adjust practice density in response to the class, while the stage outcomes and core content remain consistent.

MODULE 01

Experience and change

Plain forms, experience, changes of state, sequence and sentence links.

MODULE 02

Plans and advice

Intention, plans, conditions, recommendations and problem-solving dialogue.

MODULE 03

Information and reporting

Hearsay, inference, reasons, short news and relaying information.

MODULE 04

Daily-life project

A survey, short writing, group reporting and N4-stage practice.

Placement & enrolment

Confirm your starting point before choosing a class

Share your learning history, goal and available times. Where a level check is needed, the center will arrange a short assessment or conversation before recommending a class.

Ask about course availability