C1 · Advanced

Japanese C1 lessons

Read the lessons in order — each chapter builds on the previous one, and every lesson ends with a mini-quiz.

Fukuoka

🎨 Style & Register

Master keigo levels, switch between formal and casual Japanese, and use appropriate register for every situation.

  1. Keigo Mastery10 min
  2. Collocations & Set Phrases10 min
  3. Idiomatic Expressions10 min
  4. Emphasis and Focus10 min

📊 Academic World

Read academic papers in Japanese, write summaries using formal academic style, and master thesis defense language.

  1. Reading Academic Papers10 min
  2. Writing Summaries10 min
  3. Citing Sources10 min
  4. Thesis Defense10 min
  5. Academic Language10 min

🗞️ Media Analysis

Analyse Japanese political discourse, understand advertising language, and critically evaluate media messages.

  1. Decoding Political Discourse10 min
  2. Advertising and Persuasion10 min
  3. Writing an Opinion Article10 min
  4. Cognitive Biases10 min

🎤 Public Speaking

Structure speeches in Japanese, master improvisation techniques, and handle difficult questions with poise.

  1. Structuring a Speech10 min
  2. Improvising10 min
  3. Storytelling10 min
  4. Handling Difficult Questions10 min

🧩 Nuances of Meaning

Master advanced compound verbs, distinguish similar grammar patterns, and use nuanced connectors in Japanese.

  1. Advanced Compound Verbs10 min
  2. Confusing Word Pairs10 min
  3. Synonyms and Nuances10 min
  4. Advanced Connectors10 min

🏛️ Philosophy & Critical Thinking

Discuss abstract philosophical concepts, construct logical arguments, and express uncertainty with sophistication in Japanese.

  1. The Big Questions10 min
  2. The Art of Questioning10 min
  3. Modern Ethics10 min
  4. Expressing Uncertainty10 min

💻 Expert Professional Communication

Navigate international business negotiations in Japanese, manage crises diplomatically, and lead with authoritative language.

  1. International Negotiations10 min
  2. Crisis Communication10 min
  3. Constructive Feedback10 min
  4. Leadership Language10 min

📝 Writing Mastery

Write concise and persuasive Japanese, master tone and voice in writing, and develop critical proofreading skills.

  1. Concise Writing10 min
  2. Tone and Voice10 min
  3. Critical Proofreading10 min
  4. Writing to Persuade10 min
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