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About Steve Battisti
Expertise
I`m always willing to give help, or at least my opinions on things related to Japan. I think I`m especially strong at helping out non-native Japanese speakers with the language. Also, helping others understand the culture, such as U.S. businessmen who have to do business with Japanese. I`m not doing translations right now, unless it`s just a phrase or a word. More of a language and general Japanese culture guy than a travel/history expert.
Experience
10+ years of studying Japan and Japanese language. I lived there for 5 years, one as a student, four as a businessman. Most importantly, I lived there because I wanted to live there, not because someone sent me there!
Education/Credentials
BA in Japanese
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You are here: Experts > Food/Drink > Japanese Cuisine > Japan > Japanese language correspondence in Japan for foreign workers
Expert: Steve Battisti
Date: 2/10/2008
Subject: Japanese language correspondence in Japan for foreign workers
Question
Dear Steve,
I'm thinking of working in Japan in 2009. I've been studying Japanese for a number of years, including current undergraduate study at a University in Australia. I would like to know if any of the Japanese Universities or colleges or private training schools offer correspondence courses for gaijin, who have time commitments to show up to a Japanese class. Preferably I'm looking for a course that is reputable and accredited by JALT or the Japanese government!
Answer
Brett,
I've done some searching, and I must admit I haven't come up with much. Kumon (http://www.kumon.ne.jp/jpn/english/course_correspondence/index.html) seems to be one of the bigger brand correspondence courses, but I haven't been able to figure out if they are accredited in any way.
There are a few more links I've collected over the years below:
http://www.uce.or.jp/
http://www.u-can.co.jp/open/educate/index.html
http://www.tsushinkyoiku.or.jp/
http://www.cd.nihon-u.ac.jp/
The key terms you're probably looking for are "tsuushin kyouiku" and "tsuushin kouza". Those are the most common translations of "correspondence course." (Apologies if you knew this already.)
Anyway, I know you were anxious to get an answer quickly, and I'm afraid this is the most I could come up with for now.
I hope some of this helps!
Steve
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Brett,
This is a tough question! I will try to do some digging about stuff like this, although I must admit I'm not aware of anything off the top of my head. Doesn't mean too much - it's not like I'm a world authority on such things!
Still, give me a little time and I'll see if I can come up with anything!
Thanks,
Steve
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