Written by Ellie Elizabeth
You’re travelling in Japan, or you’ve just moved here and want to level up your Japanese abilities. At Osaka English House we have classes that cater to all abilities, from complete beginners, to intermediate and those who plan to stay for the long-term. Our Japanese lessons have a chilled vibe that focus on conversational Japanese to help you develop confidence and fluency.
OEH is conveniently located in Hirakata City, residing between Osaka and Kyoto with easy access via Hirakatashi Station. So whether you’re travelling or living in Japan, our classes will fit around you.
Key Takeaways
- OEH offers regular and private Japanese lessons suited to your ability
- For a well-rounded experience you can learn Japanese through our cultural activities which combine both language and culture
- We design our courses for those wanting to use Japanese in daily life
Why Learn Japanese at Osaka English House?
Our Focus on Real-Life Japanese
Here at OEH we pride ourselves on making lessons interactive, friendly and pressure-free. Our Japanese courses are easy to engage in, focusing on everyday Japanese – not memorising boring textbooks! In lessons you can play games, role-play and take part in various interactive activities. This way you build confidence, fluency, as well as a natural cultural understanding of Japan to hand in hand with language learning.
What We Offer
Regular Classes
Taking place in small groups, you can speak plenty at your own pace. The teacher will adapt to the group’s level making it suitable for mixed abilities. If you’re planning on staying in Osaka or Kyoto for a while, it’s the ideal course for you. For example if you’re a digital nomad, an exchange student at a local university or simply a traveler who wants to improve their basic Japanese.
Cultural Activities
Learning a language is also learning a culture, you can’t acquire one without the other. Our cultural activities offer the perfect insight into Japanese culture and connecting it to language too which makes learnt vocabulary more memorable and feel natural.
If you’re staying in Kansai or at OEH for a shorter period, these are a great way to experience some cultural immersion. Learn the art of calligraphy, origami and other traditional crafts. You could also take part in cooking lessons such as making mochi or dorayaki (Japanese pancakes with a sweet filling).
Private Lessons
If you would rather have dedicated, undivided attention to you and your pursuit of Japanese, we also provide private lessons. These sessions are built entirely around you. You pick the intensity and we’ll design lessons that help you achieve your specific goals. These are great if you want to take the JLPT, learn business Japanese or want to have real conversations to help you build relationships in Japan.
At OEH we offer three private lesson programs for you to choose from, Light, Steady Progress or Immersion. The Light Program consists of two hours of study a day combined with exploring Kansai and practising your Japanese. Our Steady Progress program includes four hours a day of class, including deep grammar study and afternoon exploration of Kansai. Finally, our Immersion Program is made up of a six hour study day for that all day immersion to dramatically improve your Japanese fluency.
The Real Deal
As you can see, OEH has plenty of classes for you to pick from based on your level and your goals. With us by the end of your course you will have started to develop a natural confidence in your Japanese. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you on your language learning journey!
FAQs: Learn Real-Life Japanese in Osaka, Japan!
Learning Japanese in Osaka provides plenty of opportunity for immersion and travel. At OEH, we put an emphasis on learning casual everyday Japanese to help you build your confidence and a natural fluency which you can use during your stay.
Of course you can! Regular classes meet the needs and level of the group, or you can take private lessons which are tailored directly for you.
Regular classes take place in small mixed ability groups and are best for learning Japanese gently at your own pace. These are great for digital nomads, exchange students and travelers.
OEH offers activities such as origami, calligraphy, traditional crafts and cooking. These sessions aim to tie together language learning with cultural understanding and are perfect for those with shorter stays at OEH or Kansai.
There are three private lesson programs for you to choose from, Light, Steady Progress or Immersion. These span from two to eight hours of Japanese immersion and are entirely tailored to your needs. They’re just right if you have a goal in mind.
