Pre-Intermediate
(A2/B1)
This is a one-year course consisting of 4 x 10-week terms.
This course aims to prepare students to confidently:
- Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities.
- Describe one’s routine, work, learning experience, etc. in simple terms.
- Find specific information in simple everyday material such as personal letters and brochures.
- Write short, simple messages and fill in application forms in areas of essential need.
Course Content
Aki (First) Term
Topics 6 and 7 (Marugoto Elementary 2): ”ネットショッピング (Online shopping)” and ”れきしと 文化の 町 (A town rich in history and culture)”
Fuyu (Second) Term
Topics 7 and 8 (Marugoto Elementary 2): ”れきしと 文化の 町 (A town rich in history and culture)” and “せいかつと エコ (Life and eco-friendly activities)”
Haru (Third) Term
Topic 9 (Elementary 2) “じんせい (People’s lives)” and Topic 1 (Pre-Intermediate) ”スポーツの試合 (Sports games)”
Natsu (Fourth) Term
Topics 2, 3 and 4: ”家をさがす (Looking for a house)”, “ほっとする食べ物 (My comfort food)” and ”訪問 (Visiting someone)”
If you would like to learn more about what is covered in each topic of the Marugoto Elementary 2 textbooks or if you are interested in previewing the content covered in our classes, please visit the Marugoto Plus website: MARUGOTO Plus (Elementary2 A2)-Japanese Learning Site (marugotoweb.jp)
Pre-Intermediate Natsu Term
Course fee
$370/term + $20 administration fee^
*Please note – The course fee does not include textbooks.
^New or returning students who require a placement test will be charged a $20 non-refundable administration fee in addition to the $370 course fee when enrolling.
Schedule
Evening classes
6-8pm
Mondays | May 1* – June 29, 2026
Taught by Yunjing Zheng
Online
*Please note the following NSW public holidays. Classes will be held on the Friday of the same week instead.
27 April (Mon) → 1 May (Fri)
8 June (Mon) → 12 June (Fri)
Tuesdays | April 28 – June 30, 2026
Taught by Keiko Nishiyama
In person (Classroom 1)
*Please note – Class is held once a week. Students are enrolled in either the Monday or Tuesday class.
Class sizes
Online: Min. 7 / Max. 14
In person: Min. 7 / Max. 12 (classroom 1)
Online classes will be held via Zoom video conferencing. You can join a test meeting at https://zoom.us/test.
- a computer or laptop (operating systems: Windows 11 / MacOS 12 or later/Android 10 or later/ iOS 16 or later),
- the latest version of Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Safari,
- headphones with a microphone,
- a web camera, and
- a stable internet connection.
Textbooks used in this course
Fee
Elementary 2 [A2-2] $40 (Two volumes)
Pre-Intermediate [A2/B1] $30 (One volume)
Textbooks may vary from term to term as students progress through the course. Please contact the J-Course administration team to confirm which textbook(s) are currently necessary for this course.
Where a new textbook(s) is required, textbook fees will be charged at the same time as the course enrolment fees.
Students can choose to receive their textbooks and supplementary materials via post or to collect them from The Japan Foundation, Sydney office.
まるごと, 日本のことばと文化. 初級2. A2, かつどう
国際交流基金 2014
まるごと, 日本のことばと文化. 初級2. A2, りかい
国際交流基金 2014
Marugoto, Japanese language and culture. Elementary 2. A2, Coursebook for communicative language activities
The Japan Foundation 2014
ISBN: 978-4-384-05756-0
Marugoto, Japanese language and culture. Elementary 2. A2, Coursebook for communicative language competences
The Japan Foundation 2014
ISBN: 978-4-384-05757-7
まるごと, 日本のことばと文化. 初中級. A2/B1
国際交流基金 2015
Marugoto, Japanese language and culture. Pre-Intermediate. A2/B1
The Japan Foundation 2015
ISBN: 978-4-384-05758-4
Related Links
DETAILS
ENQUIRIES
- Email: jcourse_sy@jpf.go.jp
- Phone: (02) 8239 0055
Photo credit: Brett Boardman