Story of Artem, a graduate of Linguage Japanese Language School in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Voices from Students

Introducing the voices of students
who have learned business Japanese at Linguage Japanese School.
Listen to our Linguagemates about learning and various supports
at Linguage Japanese Language School.

Even if you don't need to speak business Japanese at all,
understanding such a language will come in handy
and Linguage would be a great help.

Artem

Major：Applied informaticsIT Company

What was the best class in the curriculum of Linguage Japanese Language School?

The following are two of the highlights of my time at Linguage.
Practicing Japanese verbal communication effectively is the first one. It is usually impossible to have individual conversations with every student when there are many in class. Linguage solves this problem by holding regular discussions between students on a variety of topics: the latest news, cuisine, video games and many more. This helps you start speaking Japanese faster, extending your vocabulary immensely.
Secondly, business Japanese. These classes may not help you pass the JLPT that much, but they'll prepare you for Japanese reality better than any JLPT-focused course.

At the Linguage Japanese Language School, we also offer classes on career planning and business Japanese, so how did you like taking those classes?

At first, I was skeptical about the business course. The importance of business communication skills was not immediately apparent to me since I had never worked directly with clients. After studying business Japanese for a while, I was surprised to find that I had an easier time understanding the Japanese around me. The fact is that the staff's communication with the visitor, notices, announcements, and other everyday things are filled with formal Japanese, the so-called "keigo". Even if you don't need to speak business Japanese at all, understanding such a language will come in handy and Linguage would be a great help.
P.S. A special thanks for the business letters class. It made communicating with recruiters a lot easier and generally increased the chances of successful employment considerably.

Message to those with a dream of "I want to work in Japan"

Try to improve your language skills as much as possible before visiting Japan. The higher your level is, the more effectively you can absorb new information. And given that Japanese will be around you in school and everyday life, this skill can play a crucial role in your learning.
Pro tip: Learning Japanese isn't all about cramming for books. Explore the world around you by participating in language meetups, going to an izakaya with your classmates and travelling around Japan. The more you use Japanese daily, the faster your progress will be.