POINTS
Learning Points
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Classes are organized by proficiency level, so whether you are learning Korean from scratch or are self-studying before entering the program, you can study at the level that is right for you. Classes are also reorganized in the second semester of the first year and in the second year according to class performance.
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Field Trips
In the second semester of the second year, students visit the Korean Cultural Institute of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Tokyo (Yotsuya, Tokyo), which is engaged in exchange programs between Korea and Japan. Students learn about local culture from the Korean Cultural Institute, including local foods, traditional costumes, and traditional houses.
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The Korean language course provides opportunities for international exchange with local Korean students. Students can enjoy casual exchanges of opinions about each other's culture and lifestyle with Korean students who wish to learn Japanese.
TOPICS
Course Topics
One of the highest pass rates in the country.
Generous support for transferring to universities in Korea.
We are affiliated with 13 Korean universities, and students who meet certain criteria can transfer to the third year after graduation. The program provides a thorough explanation of the Korean education system, how to select a university and major, how to research study abroad fees, and the actual study abroad procedures. We will resolve any questions you may have about studying in Korea and provide extensive support from application to travel. Transfer to one of Korea's most prestigious universities is not just a dream, but is possible through our partner school's unique program.
affiliated school
Ewha Womans University (Seoul), Kyunghee University (Seoul), Konkuk University (Seoul), Sangmyung University (Seoul), Soongsil University (Seoul), Seoul National University (Seoul), Sogang University (Seoul), Jeju National University (Jeju), Chungang University (Seoul), Hanyang University ERICA (Ansan City), Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Seoul Special City), Hannam University (Daejeon Metropolitan City), Myongji University (Seoul Special City)
PICK UP CLASSES
Class Introduction
Korean Pronunciation Clinic
This is a popular class where students can learn authentic pronunciation from Korean teachers. Students will enjoy learning correct and natural pronunciation through the use of phrases from Korean dramas.
Korean Presentation
The course deals with familiar themes such as the differences in food culture and educational systems between Japan and Korea, and popular words among young people in Korea. Students will gather information and practice expressing their own opinions and thoughts in Korean in front of others.
East Asian Studies
In the second semester of the second year, students will conduct fieldwork at the Korean Cultural Center.
Click here for the Korean language course curriculum
Recommended for those whose parents are foreign nationals, those who have been abroad for a long time, and international students. Click here for more information about Japanese Language Support Course
Sample timetable (2nd semester of 1st year)
MESSAGE
Faculty/Student Messages
IM SEYEON
Lin, Kensen
University of Tsukuba Graduate School
D., Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
(Ph.D., International Japanese Studies)
Learn Korean while having fun and expanding your future possibilities.
Korea is a foreign country close to Japan. Why not learn the language of such a country? In recent years, many people have become interested in the Korean language because of K-POP and Korean dramas. Since the word order of Korean is almost the same as that of Japanese, progress in Korean is relatively quick, and you will soon be able to understand the meaning of lyrics and enjoy dramas without Japanese subtitles. Also, by learning about words that are popular among young people and the differences between Korean and Japanese culture, students will become more interested in the Korean language. Expand your future possibilities, such as working with Korean or transferring to a university.
MOMOKA NAKAMURA
Momoka Nakamura
Department of Asian/European Languages
Korean language course 2 years
Togane High School, Chiba, Japan
Imperial Hotel, Tokyo
TOEIC? 845 points
Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) Level 6 (highest level)
Two years of fun and mastery of Korean and English.
We will use our language skills to deliver hospitality to our overseas customers.
When I was a high school student, I made a Korean friend on SNS and fell in love with the Korean language. Wanting to find a job that would utilize my language skills in the future, I enrolled in Kanda Institute of Languages, which has an excellent track record of employment. When I first entered the school, I was surprised at the high level of Korean language ability of my classmates, and I was anxious because I could not understand what the native Korean-speaking teachers were saying at all. However, as I received instruction that emphasized speaking, my listening ability also improved. In my first year, I actively participated in after-school FLL classes to prepare for the TOPIK exam. The teachers and seniors taught me specific test-taking strategies, and I was able to obtain the highest level, Level 6, within 8 months of entering the school. I also participated in various extracurricular activities, such as being a member of the open campus staff and a member of the graduation party committee. I learned a lot from interacting with students and teachers from other departments. After graduation, I will work in the Accommodation Department of the Imperial Hotel. My goal is to become a concierge who is trusted by guests. I would like to make use of the language skills I have acquired at Kanda Institute of Languages to provide our overseas guests with Japanese-style hospitality.
CAREER
Qualifications and Main Career Paths
Aimed Qualifications
Korean Language Proficiency Test level 2 or above, Korean Language Proficiency Test (TOPIK) level 5 or above, TOEIC? score 700 or above, TOEIC?Speaking score 130 or above, TOEIC?Writing score 140 or above, Practical English Proficiency Test level 1 or above, TOEFL ITP? score 480 or above, Medical Interpreter Skills Test Level 2 or above, National Interpreter Guide (National Qualification), United Nations Official Languages English Proficiency Test Level B or above, Tourism English Proficiency Test Level 2 or above, Business Proficiency Test Jobpass Level 2 or above, Secretarial Skills Test Level 2 or above, Microsoft Office Specialist
Main career paths
finding employment
ANA Airport Service, JR East View Tourism & Sales, JTB, IKEA Japan, Teshokai Kameda General Hospital, The Westin Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, Keihin Electric Express Railway, Skymark, All Nippon Airways, Sogo & Seibu, DHL Japan, Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Japan Post, Japan Travel Agency, Hato Bus, Ministry of Defense, Hoshino Resort, Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Isetan Mitsukoshi, Yamato Global Logistics Japan
- The above includes results for Chinese, Spanish, and French courses.
Transfer to a university in Korea
Ewha Womans University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Kyunghee University, Konkuk University, Soongsil University, Sogang University, Chungang University, Hanseong University, Myongji University
Domestic University Transfer
Osaka University, Otsuma Women's University, Kagawa University, Kanagawa University, Kanda University of Foreign Studies, Kyorin University, Komazawa University, Komazawa Women's University, Saitama University, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Toyo University, Dokkyo University, Nagano University, Nishogakusha University, Nihon University, Ferris University, Hosei University, Yamagata University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University
- The above includes results for Chinese, Spanish, and French courses.
MESSAGE
Messages from Graduates
He studied cultural content at a Korean university where he transferred.
I am making use of my language skills honed at a corporate bank in Korea.
I have had a longing for Korea since I was a child. However, when I first entered Kanda Institute of Languages, I could not speak Korean at all and felt hopeless when I realized the difference in ability between my classmates and myself. ...... The turning point for me was a training program in Korea that I participated in during the summer vacation of my first year. During my three-week stay at Myongji University in Seoul, I was praised by local students for my Korean speaking ability. If you have the courage to speak, you will be understood!" I was so confident that I could speak Korean. After gaining such confidence, I was able to enjoy conversations more. I also learned some expressions unique to young people that are not included in textbooks, which made me like the Korean language even more. After returning to Japan, I concentrated on studying for the TOPIK exam with the goal of studying abroad in Korea. My efforts paid off as I obtained the 5th grade and was able to transfer to Kyunghee University in Seoul for my third year of study. The Department of Culture, Tourism, and Contents at Kyunghee University is unique in that it offers a wide range of studies. I was particularly impressed with the classes in which I learned about the history of video games and animation. I studied until midnight in cafes and received recommendations for Korean food. ...... The time I spent with my local friends during my study abroad is a memory I will cherish forever. After graduation, I wanted to put my Korean to good use, so I got a job at the Japan branch of IBK Enterprises Bank, which is headquartered in Seoul. I have now obtained the highest level, TOPIK Level 6. While using both Japanese and Korean, I am in charge of window operations, mainly handling remittances and transfers for small and medium-sized Korean companies. I am fulfilled every day, and if I could, I would like to go back to being a student at Kanda Institute of Languages again. It has been such a fun two years, and it has gone by so quickly.
IBK Corporate Bank
Kazuha Kishi
Department of Asian/European Languages Korean Language Course March 2021 Graduation
Kyunghee University, College of Tourism, Department of Culture, Tourism and Contents, August 2023, B.A.
Tokyo Metropolitan Oshiooka High School
