Study Abroad Programs in Osaka, Japan

I started going to LTL Osaka in the beginning of July 2026. From the beginning, Hiyori Ito, the Director of Studies, was very helpful and was ready to answer any questions that I had as I arrived in Japan. Hiyori planned one to two weekly events with students that ranged from a field trip or a meal with students. This made it really easy to make friends and experience Japanese culture in a way I wouldn't have had the opportunity without these adventures. Additionally, I learned so much from the teachers at LTL Osaka. Going in, I had finished the first 6 lessons of Genki I textbook, and quickly finished the textbook after about 2-3 weeks. Although the pace is fast, I found it very easy to adjust. I had the privilege of having one-on-one lessons where I was in more control of what I learned, and what I wanted to focus on. Sometimes if I felt that I had not grasped a concept completely, I would just have a review day with a teacher, or if I wanted to just practice my Japanese and have a conversation, that was an option too. I would recommend this school if your goal with the Japanese language is to gain conversational skills, immerse yourself in the culture, learn more about the grammar, or even for those who are traveling. LTL really allows you to customize your learning experience, even when you start, which was one of the main selling points for me when I was considering LTL among other schools. If your goal is to pass the JLPT in as little time as possible, that is still achievable with LTL, however, I think that one would need to do a lot of outside studying as well. Despite all of the teachers at LTL being exceptional, the ones that I would like to highlight are Nanaho, Kagawa, Tanaka, and Junichi. Each one brought their own unique teaching style which really exposed me to the various aspects of the Japanese language and culture. With Nanaho sensei, we focused on vocabulary and she ensured that I understood a grammar point. If I was confused I was not afraid to ask her a question and found it very easy to talk to her. We laughed all the time and she would even join me in dancing to songs on our 10 minute breaks. In Kagawa sensei’s class, we only talked in Japanese. She talked at a slower pace and used vocabulary words that I knew, so that I could understand her. I got a lot of Japanese conversation practice with her, often not using the exercises within a textbook, instead putting them into a real world context. Tanaka sensei really helped me understand and practice short forms in Japanese and we often ended the last hour to thirty minutes focusing on kanji. I remember laughing all the time and having a very positive experience with her. I have to attribute a large part of my flow improvement to Junichi sensei. When first speaking, he noticed that I had trouble with the flow of the Japanese language. He helped me through speech exercises and helped me find the rhythm within the language. All of these teachers were outstanding and I enjoyed having various teachers because each one taught in their own way and helped me improve in many different aspects. Furthermore, I stayed with a host family for the duration of my time at LTL. One of my concerns when going into this journey was whether or not the homestay would be clean and safe. The homestay exceeded my expectations and Hiyori would always ask me about what was happening in the homestay and if I needed anything. I could not recommend this program enough. If you are considering attending LTL Osaka school, I think that this could be the best decision in your Japanese language journey. I would love to return in the future.

Das Team der LTL Sprachachule Tokyo ist ein lustiger und bunter Haufen mit vielen unterschiedlichen Interessen, was im Hinblick auf den Unterricht super ist! Wenn man die Lehrer zeitnahe informiert, gehen sie auf Wünsche und Forderungen ohne Weiteres ein. So kann man sich also auch mit Wortschatz, Phrasen und Redewendungen seines eigenen Interessengebiets eindecken lassen, denn man ist keineswegs an das Lehrbuch gebunden. Der Stoff, der in der Stunde durchgenommen wird, wie viel und auf welche Weise kann von der Gruppe/einem selbst bestimmt werden und ist daher hervorragend für Personen, die aus eigener Motivation lernen können und wollen. Die negative Seite dieser Flexibilität ist, dass es schwer werden kann die richtige Gruppe zu finden. Es wird durchaus versucht Schüler mit unterschiedlichen Sprachleveln unterschiedlichen Gruppen zuzuteilen, jedoch passiert dies mit Hilfe von Einschätzung des Lehrers und vorallem des Schülers selbst. Dies kann manches Mal den Lernprogress des Unterrichts verlangsamen. Auf der einen Seite ist es wirklich super, dass es im regelmäßigen Abstand Events/Ausflüge gibt, die man besuchen kann. Auf der anderen Seite wirkt die Art und Weise, wie man davon erfährt bzw. dazu motiviert wird leicht chaotisch und/oder ist manches Mal zu kurzfristig. Da der Altersdurchschnitt relativ jung ist, denke ich, dass in diesem Bereich möglicherweise mehr Struktur nicht schaden könnte. Beispielsweise könnte man am Vortag/Vormittag Listen durchgeben, mit denen man sich (un)verbindlich für das anstehende Event anmeldet. Auf diese Weise müsste man nach dem Unterricht nicht die Schüler anwerben sondern zählt nur einmal durch ohne großes Durcheinander. Abgesehen von den paar angesprochenen Mängeln habe ich mich während meines zweimonatigen Aufenthalts gut aufgehoben gefühlt! Man wird immer mit einem strahlenden Lächeln und einer familiären Atmosphäre an der Rezeption begrüßt und auch während des Anmeldeverfahrens wurde mir mit viel Geduld bei meinen Problemen geholfen. Ich bin sehr froh diese Schule gefunden zu haben und kann sie herzlich weiterempfehlen.