Ojiya Study Abroad
About
OSA
Ojiya Study Abroad is a non-profit organisation aimed at helping international people learn the Japanese language and learn about Japanese culture on a small budget. OSA is fully supported by the City of Ojiya and offers individuals the opportunity to study in a more traditional Japanese environment. Through OSA you will be able to study in our lovely city from a few weeks to one year at a cost that is roughly half of what you would be paying for in a large language school that the big cities of Japan offer.
Depending on your age and school status you can choose to live either in one of our guest houses, or with a local family on one of our home stay programs. During the weekdays you can visit schools, temples, farms, nursing homes, gyms, or a variety of other places to immerse yourself into the community. On weekends there are various local activities waiting for you, such as festivals, tea ceremonies, folk dances, sporting events, or you can simply rest at home or spend time with your local host family.
OSA Nihongo Curriculum
OJIYA STUDY ABROAD offers a wide variety of Japanese classes for different purposes and has levels for each student.
They consist of private lessons, group lessons, and practical chatting time with local people. All together over 60 hours a month.
The textbooks used in our Japanese classes are:
“Genki,” by Japan Times, for students who understand English
“Minna no Nihongo,” by Three A Network, for students who do not understand English.
The class levels are:
Class 1
This class if for beginning Japanese students with little to no experience with the language. Here students will learn simple grammar, common expressions, and the Japanese writing system.
Class 2
This class is for those who have studied 50-100 hours of Japanese and can read and write hiragana without any difficulty. By the end of this course, students will have an understanding of basic Japanese grammar.
Class 3
This class is designed as a preparation for intermediate courses (JLPT N4). Students who have studied for 100-150 hours and hold an understanding of basic Japanese grammar.
In this class, students will be applying their knowledge of basic Japanese grammar, focusing on listening, speaking, and writing on various topics, while expanding their vocabulary.
Class 4 – JLPT N3
Class 5 – JLPT N2
Business Japanese class
This class is designed for students who are interested in working for Japanese institutes or companies in the future. In this class, participants learn basic manners, useful expressions, and develop effective communication skills needed for jobs in Japan. This course utilizes multimedia teaching tools, textbooks, role-playing exercises to improve language and social skills.
