Question 1

How much does it cost to study in Japanese language school?

Accepted Answer

The typical tuition is around 150,000 to 200,000 yen for a 3-month full-time program. In addition, most schools charge a registration fee of around 5,000 to 20,000 yen and an insurance fee of 10,000 yen per year in case of long-term programs.

Question 2

Why do we learn Japanese in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The main reason there are so many students of Japanese language is because there are many schools which teach Japanese, either as a compulsory or as an elective course in foreign language study. Ninety-six per cent of those studying Japanese in Australia are primary and secondary students.

Question 3

How many Japanese students study in Australia?

Accepted Answer

In 2016 there were around 14,700 enrolments for Japanese students on a student visa, for English language study in Australia (7,367), vocational and technical education (4,128) and higher education (just under 1,493).

Question 4

How long does it take to learn Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Japanese is one of the hardest languages for English natives to learn. It doesn't have many similarities in structure to English. They estimate it takes 88 weeks of learning, or 2200 hours, to reach fluency.

Question 5

Is Japanese taught in Australian schools?

Accepted Answer

Japanese has been taught in Australia for more than 100 years and is widely taught as a second language in Australian schools.

Question 6

Is Japanese easy?

Accepted Answer

Now here's the thing. Japanese is considered one of the most difficult languages to learn. It has a different writing system than English, a completely different grammar structure, and relies heavily on cultural context and understanding.

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