Lesson Type
and teaching materials

Three lesson types

As I read the text in preparation for my online lessons, I look up any words I don't understand and think about what I'll talk about in the lesson in advance.

  • Program image

    Zipan 's Core Program

    Zipan Program

    An example of original teaching materials

    ・Basic training
    ・Business communication

  • Online lesson students

    Focus on specific skills

    Oother Programs

    An example of original teaching materials

    ・Interview preparation program

  • Systematically learn business Japanese

    Supporting your business' current challenges

    Assist Lesson

    An example of original teaching materials

    ・Consultation regarding work in Japan
    ・Checking Japanese documents and emails

List of teaching materials

Click on the links in the table to see a list of themes and sample teaching materials.

  1. Starter
    Rank A − E
  2. Level 1
    Rank A − E
  3. Level 2
    Rank A − E
  4. Level 3
    Rank A − E
Zipan 's Core Program

Zipan Program

Zipan 's core program. Using materials suited to each student's level, students can gradually and systematically acquire the Japanese language skills necessary to succeed in Japan.

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Focus on specific skills

Oother Programs

Lessons use original materials other than the Zipan Program. You can focus on acquiring specific skills.

Interview preparation
course
Telephone answering
course
Business Email
course
Business Etiquette
course
Internal Documents Course
Supporting your business' current challenges

Assist Lesson

Lessons are designed to support students' businesses. Trainers with extensive business experience will partner with students to help them solve their immediate business challenges.

Examples of using Assist Lesson
Advice about working in Japan
Checking Japanese documents and emails

Video Lesson

A video learning tool that is fully linked to the content of original textbooks and online lessons.
Perfect for checking your Japanese pronunciation and intonation.

Four Features of Video Lessons

    • Fully integrated with Zipan Program and other program materials
    • Videos allow for quick learning
    • Study anytime, anywhere using your PC, tablet or smartphone
    • The instructors are the creators who develop Zipan 's teaching materials.

Free sample video

6 levels

You can start at any of 30 levels, from beginner to advanced.
Your level will be assessed during your first lesson by a professional trainer who will assess your level.

  1. Starter
    Rank A − E
  2. Level 1
    Rank A − E
  3. Level 2
    Rank A − E
  4. Level 3
    Rank A − E
After each level
What we can do (guideline)
  • You will be able to communicate easily using basic and polite Japanese that is used daily when working in Japan.
  • You will be able to communicate your intentions to others using polite Japanese, which is the language you will use on a daily basis when working in Japan.
  • You will be able to use appropriate Japanese, such as honorifics and humble language, to deal with situations you may encounter while working in Japan without any problems.
  • You will be able to communicate in Japanese with people who share common goals and conduct business effectively.
Number of lessons
  • 50 themes
  • 50 themes
  • 50 themes
  • 50 themes
Lesson Content
  • While learning useful phrases used daily, such as greetings, you will also understand the grammar and structure of Japanese used in Level 1 and acquire basic Japanese language skills.
  • Based on the Japanese language learned in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N5 to N3, you will learn polite Japanese phrases used in the Japanese workplace.
  • Improve your Japanese communication skills through role-playing with your trainer, imagining common business situations between colleagues, customers, superiors, subordinates, etc.
  • This course will develop communication skills necessary for business through role-playing to improve practical skills and simple discussions on themes such as "problem solving," "decision making," and "explaining numbers."