Benri Nihongo (BRNG.JP) is currently providing one-on-one or small group in-house Japanese training to the English Speakers in Hong Kong. For the sake of convenience and comfort, perference will be given to those who want to take lessons at a place next to the MTR stations. Otherwise, please allow to charge for the extra-fee on transportation. Thank you!
❖ Why BRNG.JP? ❖
⚑ Founded in 1999. Over 10 years of solid experience in Japanese language training. ⚑ An Overseas Japanese-Language Educational institution accredited by The Japan Foundation. ⚑ More than 100 Hong Kong people have been trained by BRNG.JP. ⚑ 100% pass rate in JLPT under the guidance of BRNG.JP. ⚑ Syllabi ranging from elementary level to tertiary level, from daily conversation to examination. ⚑ All courses are tutored by Mr Felix T in person (Face-to-Face). ⚑ Mr Felix T - the official Japanese interpreter for the former Osaka Prefectural Government Hong Kong Office. ⚑ Mr Felix T - a Part-time Japanese interpreter for The Judiciary of Hong Kong.
❖ Accredited by the Japan Foundation ❖
The Japan Foundation established in 1972 is an independent administrative institution (IAI) supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Headquartered in Tokyo, the Japan Foundation is actively: (1) carring out arts and cultural exchange programs; (2) promoting overseas Japanese language education; (3) supporting Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange. From 2010 onwards, the Japan Foundation accredits Benri Nihongo (BRNG.JP) for the role of popularization of Japanese-language education. ✌
Beginner Course I
⟢Japanese for All: Beginner Course I⟣
This is the very first step for those who want to learn Japanese Language. After completing this "Beginner I", a student can reach a basic level of Japanese fluency and also can sit for the international Japanese language examination, namely Level N5 of the JLPT .
Entrance Requirement: This is a fundamental course of Japanese. No entrance requirement. Textbook:
"Minnano Nihongo Shokyuu I Honsatsu (Kanji-kana Version)" (みんなの日本語初級I本册, Edited by 3A Corporation). There are 25 chapters in this textbook. And each chapter will take 3 hours to finish on average. When taking exercises into account, it will take 75 hours to finish the whole textbook. Publisher: 3A Corporation; Dimensions:182 X 257mm; Paperback: 244 pages; ISBN: 978-4-88319-102-4; Price: HK$300.00; Shop at: Asahiya Bookstores, Himawari.
Supplementary Textbook:
"Minnano Nihongo Shokyuu I Kanji Renshuuchou" (みんなの日本語初級I漢字練習帳 or Japanese Kanji Workbook, Edited by Tokyo International Japanese School). Kanji(s) are the Chinese characters that are used in the modern Japanese logographic writing system along with the hiragana (ひらがな, 平仮名), the katakana (カタカナ, 片仮名), Arabic numerals, and the occasional use of the Latin alphabet. It takes time and effort for English speakers to memorize. However it was found that the workbook below can help. Publisher: 3A Corporation; Dimensions: B5; Paperback: 144 pages; ISBN: 978-4-88319-291-5; Price: HK$110.00; Shop at: Asahiya Bookstores, Himawari.
Tuition: One-on-one at your office or a coffeehouse next to the MTR Stations: original HK$400.00/hr now HK$300.00/hr
All students are expected: (1) to prepay 10 hours tuition in advance. (i.e. HK$3,000.00) (2) to notify at least 24 hours in prior to changing the place or the time to take a lesson. (3) to know that tuition is non refundable.
This is the second step for those who want to learn Japanese Language. After completing this "Beginner II", a student can reach a better than average level of Japanese fluency and also can sit for the international Japanese language examination, namely Level N4 of the JLPT .
Entrance Requirement: This is a Japanese course for those who have passed Level N5 of the JLPT or the equivalent. Textbook:
"Minnano Nihongo Shokyuu II Honsatsu (Kanji-kana Version)" (みんなの日本語初級II本册, Edited by 3A Corporation). There are 25 chapters in this textbook. And each chapter will take 3 hours to finish on average. When taking exercises into account, it will take 75 hours to finish the whole textbook. Publisher: 3A Corporation; Dimensions:182 X 257mm; Paperback: 244 pages; ISBN: 978-4-88319-103-1; Price: HK$300.00; Shop at: Asahiya Bookstores, Himawari.
Supplementary Textbook:
"Minnano Nihongo Shokyuu II Kanji Renshuuchou" (みんなの日本語初級II漢字練習帳 or Japanese Kanji Workbook, Edited by Tokyo International Japanese School). Kanji(s) are the Chinese characters that are used in the modern Japanese logographic writing system along with the hiragana (ひらがな, 平仮名), the katakana (カタカナ, 片仮名), Arabic numerals, and the occasional use of the Latin alphabet. It takes time and effort for English speakers to memorize. However it was found that the workbook below can help. Publisher: 3A Corporation; Dimensions: B5; Paperback: 144 pages; ISBN: 978-4-88319-292-2; Price: HK$140.00; Shop at: Asahiya Bookstores, Himawari.
Tuition: One-on-one at your office or a coffeehouse next to the MTR Stations: original HK$450.00/hr now HK$350.00/hr
All students are expected: (1) to prepay 10 hours tuition in advance. (i.e. HK$3,500.00) (2) to notify at least 24 hours in prior to changing the place or the time to take a lesson. (3) to know that tuition is non refundable.
This is the third step for those who want to learn Japanese Language. After completing this "Intermediate Course", a student can reach a intermediate level of Japanese fluency and also can sit for the international Japanese language examination, namely Level N3 of the JLPT .
Entrance Requirement: This is a Japanese course for those who have passed Level N4 of the JLPT or the equivalent. Textbook:
"Minnano Nihongo Chuukyuu I Honsatsu (Kanji-kana Version)" (みんなの日本語中級I本册, Edited by 3A Corporation). There are 12 chapters in this textbook. And each chapter will take 3 hours to finish on average. When taking exercises into account, it will take 75 hours to finish the whole textbook. Publisher: 3A Corporation; Dimensions: B5; Paperback: 210 pages; ISBN: 978-4-88319-468-1; Price: HK$300.00; Shop at: Asahiya Bookstores, Himawari. Tuition: One-on-one at your office or a coffeehouse next to the MTR Stations: original HK$500.00/hr now HK$380.00/hr All students are expected: (1) to prepay 10 hours tuition in advance. (i.e. HK$3,800.00) (2) to notify at least 24 hours in prior to changing the place or the time to take a lesson. (3) to know that tuition is non refundable.