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fox1 · Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 268

Hey guys! Anyone know some free Japanese classes? I'd be damn happy if this thread can turn into a big list of Osaka (free!) Japanese classes!

I know of OCAT and another smaller place. Are there many? what are they like... Wink

so on

bucko2004 · Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 31

I picked up a Japanese language course form at the Naniwa ward office, the same application is also at the Abeno ward office. Location is at the Bentencho Citizin's Learning Centre and the course runs from October 6 til December 15, two lessons a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays (either 10:00am to 12:00pm or 7:00pm to 9:00pm). The form doesn't mention any prices so I assume it's free. The same form is probably at all the ward offices in Osaka.

Rorschach · Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 130 Location: Osaka

If you can find your local community centre they usual have a language exchannge system setup where locals come in and teach foreigners in exchange for basic English conversation. I did it in Kyobashi but couldn't keep it up duee to time constraints at work. Worthwhile experience but fairly inconsistent as you usually get a new teacher everytime. It may cost you but private lessons are the best way to go.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

In Todays Japan Times:

3 month beginners course starting at Osaka International House in September. Four level courses of 12 lessons each. Fee is 5,000 yen including textbook. Interviews will be held to assess language skills, Sept 6 & 7 from 7.pm to 8.30 pm. Ten people accepted for each class on a first come first served basis.

Contact organizer 06-6773-8989