Learn Japanese at Language Loop in Chicago

How would you like to learn a language and an art at the same time?

Japanese instruction at Language Loop covers the katakana, hiragana, and kanji writing systems. Hiragana is used to phonetically spell-out suffixes and simple Japanese words, while Katakana is used for borrowed words. Kanji is the system of Japanese characters. We offer Japanese programs at all proficiency levels. Click here to contact us!

For questions about scheduling and teacher availability , call 312-234-9835 or text / whatsapp  312-837-9012

Japanese Programs at Language Loop Chicago

Private Programs

Structure your experience around your individual learning style and goals. We will be happy to customize your curriculum to your specific area of interest (health, journalism, business, law, technology etc…) Please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment if you have previously studied Japanese.

Private Lessons

Study at your own pace and create your own schedule. Enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.

Dive and Survive

Get a true immersion experience. Study 7 hours a day for 5 days, and enjoy complimentary lunch with your instructor. 35 hours of instruction total.

Semi-Private Program

Learn with friends or family who share your language goals and proficiency level. Enroll in as many lessons as you choose. 2 hour minimum per lesson.

Online Lessons

if you prefer distance learning, you can still study with one of our highly educated native speakers! video instruction available worldwide. 1 hour minimum per lesson via zoom, google meet, skype, whatsapp, and more.

Tutoring

Get help doing your homework or studying for your next exam. Ages 12 and up.

Since land is a scarce resource in Japan, the Kanasai International Airport in Osaka was built on a man made island just 3 miles offshore. (Source: Popular Mechanics)

Group Programs

Make learning social and fun! Groups are capped at a 5 student maximum to make sure you get the speaking time and attention you need. All group programs meet according to a fixed schedule. If you’ve studied Japanese before please contact us or drop by to schedule a free level assessment.

Busy Loop

Busy Loop classes are 2 hours long. Classes meet either once a week for 10 weeks or twice a week for 5 weeks, which totals to 120 hours of instruction. Please check our schedule page for upcoming classes.

Weekday Intensive

Weekday Intensive classes meet 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 1-4 weeks.

the fling

these 3 hour classes meet three times a week for 2 weeks. 18 hours of group instruction.

Saturday Intensive

Saturday Intensive classes meet for 3 hours on 7 consecutive Saturdays. 21 hours of instruction total.

Languagepalooza

Study with your friends! Languagepalooza is available to pre-formed groups of up to 5 high school students. Classes meet for 2 hours. Students must enroll in a minimum of 10 hours.  

Corporate Group

Study with colleagues who share a common goal and proficiency level. We will customize your curriculum to meet your business needs.

Japanese Literature

Enjoy discussions with other advanced Japanese speakers and learn more about Japanese culture through literature.

Additional Services

-Translation

-Cross Cultural Training

Who Speaks Japanese?

-As of 2022, about 150 million people speak Japanese.

-Over a million people speak Japanese as a second language (Thompson, About World Languages).

-An estimated 455,000 people speak Japanese at home in the United States. (Progressive Economy)

-Japanese is one of the ten most spoken languages in the world. (Babbel)

Fun Facts

-Japanese is a language isolate; it is not closely related to any other living language (Listen & learn).

-Japanese is read right to left when written vertically and left to right when written horizontally (Wikipedia).

-Japanese includes many words borrowed from other languages, including English! (Listen & Learn).

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