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2008-2009 Japanese Winter Programs in Okazaki

Nachi Fire Festival (Wakayama) on July 14th, click for more info...

Small class sizes, average 6 After January, slightly lower occupancy rate for furnished self-contained apartments. Trips to snow monkeys, skiing and snowboarding, ice sculptures, walk on frozen lakes, soak in outdoor onsens surrounded by snow. Matsumoto, Kyoto, southern alps, grand shrines of Ise. Factory tours of Toyota Motor, master craftsmen, pottery 2 of Japan's 6 famous kilns are closeby, including Seto. Fire festival, sake brewery, bonfires, live music free transfers to Sapporo easily arranged for January and/or February snow festival use refresher style package for transfers from sapporo? develop something for Australian and New Zealand teachers of Japanese (LOTE?) university students focussed package (A=SILAC, then winter festives, then culture prog, then Hokkaido as Option B) December 11th-25th, December 26th-30th, 31st-4th, 5-7th, 8th in SILAC until 22nd or February 3rd Sapporo from January or February or tour)? Business Japanese in January. Also available on-demand.

Winter is an excellent time to visit Okazaki and study Japanese in Japan. The climate is mild and snowfalls are light. The bitter cold of Kyoto or Tokyo is avoided, but the winter festivals, culture and atmosphere are enjoyed by all. Trips into the nearby Southern Alps are easily arranged so that you can go skiing, snowboarding, or sightseeing in the snow country. Less people study at this time of year, so class sizes tend to be smaller and accommodation less heavily booked. However the popular homestay option is harder to supply due to the festivals and holidays - so very early bookings are advised.

Maintaining our tradition of being the most flexible language education provider in Japan, we offer 3 Academic programs, 4 Study Tours including a fantastic tour of Hokkaido coinciding with the Sapporo Snow Festival, and 6 Short course start dates.. Quality is always the number 1 consideration at Yamasa, but we take pride in our ability to offer you the courses that you want when you want them. Choose the program that suits your needs and schedule and we look forward to welcoming you to Winter in Okazaki. If you are unsure of which program to choose, please write to Mr Declan Murphy.

Spend your winter studying Japanese in Japan. You can study in Okazaki (see below) or in Sapporo (in Hokkaido), or in unique programs including both locations. In 2008, Yamasa continues to provide more multi-level Japanese winter program options than any other school including 3 Academic programs, 4 Japan Discovery winter study tours (each with multiple start date options), 6 SILAC start dates and multiple Internship start dates. In 2008 we are also introducing exciting new options:

Our new Japanese for Business & Professional Purposes (2 modules)

Japanese Language & Culture winter Program
Quality and individual attention are the main considerations at Yamasa - however our flexibility is also increasing unmatched. Choose a program or combination of program that suit your needs and schedule - if you are unsure of which program to choose, please write to us. Please note that early application is advised.

Okazaki offers superb teacher:student ratios, more choices, more levels, more flexibility, more classes per week, more facilities. More bang for the buck. Local events include the spectacular "Fireworks Festival", the o-mikoshi and various street festivals. The location in central Japan halfway between Kyoto and Mount Fuji, halfway between Tokyo & Osaka is unbeatable for travel. Our Japanese winter courses offer the best time to splash at Goza Beach or surf the Atsumi Peninsula, climb Mt Fuji, enjoy the Gion Festival in nearby Kyoto or the Fire Festival in Nachi, and many other destinations with Nara, the Grand Shrines of Ise, Hikone & Takayama etc all close by.

Mikoshi Shrine during the Gion Festival (Kyoto) on July 17th, click for more info...

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

SILAC - Short Intensive Language Acquisition Courses: Join Yamasa's famous SILAC classes from any of the following dates (even in you are a complete beginner)

May 15th, 29th, June 12th, 26th, July 10th, 24th, August 7th and 21st

for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 weeks.
With Yamasa's affordable "at-cost" tuition prices, why not join us and brush up or dramatically improve your listening and speaking skills. These courses offer Unequalled Flexibility! Click here for more information

Japan Discovery Program - Study Tours: Coming to Japan for the first time? Why not try a flexible study tour involving 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 weeks of customizable classes (SILAC, Acceleration, Refresher, or Private) combined with a small group adventure tour discovering the real Japan. Tours start June 13th, July 11th & July 25th and August 8th & August 22nd. - See more of Japan & gain a deeper understanding of Japan's people and culture. Click here for more information

Ukai - Cormorant fishing on the Kiso river near Inuyama Castle (Aichi), click for more info...

Japanese Language & Culture winter Program: A new homestay based program enabling you to experience traditional and modern Japanese culture in a very hands on way. This pilot course combines language studies (beginner to intermediate), with the opportunity to use your Japanese as you encounter a wide range of cultural activities and people to give you an insight into contemporary Japan. It provides the opportunity to experience Cormorant fishing, the Gion Festival in Kyoto, modern manufacturing robots, world heritage sites, and the chance to speak to Japanese people about their passions and interests. Click here for more information

Internship Program Combine language study (6 weeks) with real world work experience (4 or 6 Weeks) through Yamasa's internship program. One of the few internships that combine formal Japanese language study with professional faculty & exposure to Japanese language based workplaces. Start from any of May 15th, 29th, June 12th, 26th, July 10th, 24th, August 7th or 21st for a great opportunity to seek a unique experience and further your career. This option can also be combined with the new Japanese for Business and Professional Purposes course (see below). Click here for more information

ACADEMIC:

Ultra-intensive Program. - Format 1 from July 8th. Format 2 from May 15th, 29th, June 12th, 26th, July 10th, 24th, August 7th and 21st The fastest and most affordable way to improve your Japanese level quickly. Available as short course or as part of longer term studies, this ultra intensive 28 class per week academic program has levels available from absolute beginner to intermediate. "Accelerate" your Japanese this winter! Click here for more information

winter Dance Festivals - Watch or participate! click for more info...

AIJP - winter Quarter - From July 8th - you can start a 3 month immersion in Japan or commence longer term studies. For serious students of all levels - the Academic Intensive Japanese Program provides graded levels in July 2008 from absolute beginner to JLPT Level 2. More intense than most long term programs with 20 core classes per week plus up to 4 electives. Click here for more information

AJSP - winter Quarter. For advanced students of Japanese only, this program starts July 8th from JLPT Level 2 and rapidly moves higher. The course duration is from 3 months to 1 year. If you are thinking of professional or Postgraduate studies, this course is the best for you. The 20 core class/4 elective class per week program with small class sizes and individual attention takes you to very advanced levels of proficiency. Click here for more information

Japanese for Business & Professional Purposes: There are two modules on offer, July 24th-August 7th, and August 8th-August 21st. The maximum size of each class is 6 students. Applicants will need to have a Japanese proficiency level equivalent to JLPT3. There is a test on arrival. The program is integrated with Acceleration Program Format 2 Option C, with same start/finish dates and tuition fees, so applicants with insufficient Japanese grammar can still study at Yamasa, enrolling in the business_professional in a later module. Click here for more information

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Questions regarding this file...

If any of the information in this file is unclear, or if you need more detailed information, please click here and read the study/applications section of the FAQ before contacting us. Best regards, Declan Murphy.

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