Intensive Japanese course

Looks like I will be signing up for a Japanese language intensive course starting in April. Three mornings a week for 3 months.

I haven't been to such a formal class for years, in fact.

On Saturday, after work, DH and I went to Jimbocho (book town in Tokyo). Sanseido bookstore was carrying pamphlets of courses by the Asahi Culture center in Shinjuku. DH had taken courses there long time ago and we brought back an information leaflet of the school. I did not know that they also offer Japanese lessons for foreigners.

We went yesterday to the center, talked to the lady and I had a test. Intermediate (chu-kyu) is a little too difficult. I will take the pre-intermediate for 3 months. And if I decide to continue, the intermediate.

http://www.asahiculture-japanese.com/

The course is a practical one, for people living in Japan. The school does not sponsor visa, which helps in term of students' groups (a mix, rather then only Chinese students, who have a big advantage in term of kanji).

I have been studying on my own and with Kumon for years. And will continue. But I feel that I reached a wall that needs to be taken care of. I have been to Japan for 10 years now and feel a little guilty that my level is not better.

It will also help me with job prospects, the day I get bored of what I am doing now.

It is a little scary, thinking that I am about to get even busier than now, though...