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Nichi Bei a mixed plate of Japanese American news and culture. Most also teach at other institutions or have other jobs. The students are usually or something adults, although some high school students attend to get their language requirement here. Typical reasons for studying: Japanese spouse, Japanese connection at work, love of Japanese culture anime, manga, j-pop, food, etc. Typical class is very interactive, with lots of conversation practice.

The textbooks used are older, and sometimes a little idiosyncratic in organization. The web is used a little for communication and distribution of secondary materials, but this is not a high-tech program. The whole school feels like it needs updating, but it's actually very good. The teachers provide instruction and guidance that you can't get from self-study. However, these classes are good for someone who will also learn some Japanese from other sources -- like self-study, reading manga, watching Japanese TV and movies, or talking with Japanese friends.

A lot of talk is made about the end-of-class progress exams. Don't be fooled by the "pressure" these tests borrow material directly from the class and are relatively easy to pass with a little advance preparation. No surprises. Just go to class and participate in all the work and you'll be fine. Some odd rules, like no eating or drinking except water in the classrooms. Tip: If you're really serious, skip the Beginning Conversation class and start with the Beginning 1 and 2 classes that also teach the basic Japanese writing systems: Hiragana and Katakana.

Japanese writing is not too hard to learn -- it just takes a little practice and discipline. Plus, the conversation-only classes have no growth path to intermediate study. Other Tip: This school does not really provide very good advice about what other materials are available for learning Japanese, so you'll have to find these on your own.

Some students use flashcards from White Rabbit Press. Advanced students also use electronic dictionaries from Canon, Sharp, etc. David D. March 17, 5 Japanese Language School.