Japanese for Travel Essentials
Learn practical Japanese essentials for your next trip with our Japanese language short course in Sydney.
This short, travel-focused course is designed to help you communicate confidently in everyday situations while travelling in Japan. You’ll gain essential, real-world Japanese for navigating transport, ordering food, shopping, and interacting politely with locals — without being overwhelmed by complex grammar.
With a strong emphasis on speaking and listening skills, classes are interactive and supportive, helping you feel comfortable using Japanese in common travel scenarios. It’s perfect as an introductory experience or a refresher before further language studies.
Course Outline
- Greetings and basics: How to introduce yourself and use essential expressions.
- Navigation and transport: Use public transport, ask directions, and interpret signage.
- Food and dining: Order food, understand menus, and express dietary needs.
- Shopping and transactions: Ask about prices, confirm purchases, and handle basic transactions.
- Cultural etiquette and emergencies: Understand polite behavior and seek help if needed.
Schedule & Pricing
- Delivered online via Zoom
- $179 for the full course
- 5-week course, 2 hours per session
Details
You will learn
- Use basic greetings and introductions in Japanese
- Order food and navigate dining situations politely
- Ask for directions and communicate during travel
You will get
- Supportive, interactive live online classes
- Real-world Japanese language skills for travel
- A strong foundation for continued language study
Appropriate for
Beginners or near-beginners with little or no prior knowledge of Japanese, especially travellers seeking basic, practical Japanese skills.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- A willingness to engage and learn
- Device with stable internet connection
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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