Short-term Japanese Courses & Cultural Activities in Fukuoka

So far, my time at JaLS has been full of excitement. I have met many wonderful people, and know that many of them will be friends I cherish for many years to come. My journey to Fukuoka is not exactly the standard path, and JaLS has been instrumental in giving me the opportunity to be able to succeed. Without the staff, and fellow students, I would have had a much more difficult time. I look forward to the future, and know JaLS will always have a special place in my memories.

When I read about JaLS’s summer course in Japanese, I felt that it was perfect for me. During my two weeks in Fukuoka, we had intense days with Japanese lessons in the mornings and fun activities in the afternoons. The level of instruction suited me very well. Considering that I am a beginner, it was sometimes challenging, but the teachers did everything they could to explain things to us in a simple and understandable way. A definite bonus was the group activities — we had a lot of fun and got to experience many traditional Japanese customs. The staff were so engaged and kind, and the students were all really friendly. I’m leaving Fukuoka with a truly wonderful experience and a lot of inspiration. I sincerely hope I’ll have the opportunity to do this again in the near future.

The school had activities after lessons that gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the culture or gives you the opportunity to meet up with locals which helps you get more practice in speaking and interacting. Living in a homestay gives you plenty of practice and immersion into the culture and language. I’m very happy with the experience since everyone were so welcoming and I learnt so much through interactions with the school and homestay family.