こんにちは · Konnichiwa

Japanese language classes in Singapore

Japanese rewards steady practice, from the kana syllabaries to the polite registers you need at work. Our native teachers take you through the scripts, the sentence patterns and the situational language of travel and business. Small groups keep you reading aloud and speaking in every lesson, with JLPT preparation available.

What are you looking for?

Group classesSmall groups, fixed timetable Private lessonsOne-to-one, on your schedule Meet the trainersProfiles and backgrounds

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Why Lingo

Trusted where the standard is highest.

Small groups of max. 8

Never more than eight students, so you speak in every lesson and your teacher hears every answer.

Official testing for MCCY & MFA officers

Lingo is an official test for MCCY and MFA officers. We take pride in the quality of our courses and assessments, and that expertise goes into every programme we deliver.

Who it is for

Learn Japanese for the reason you have.

Business professionals

Meetings, email and negotiation in the register colleagues really use, plus the Japanese for clients, suppliers and presentations.

Leisure travellers

Order, ask the way and hold a real conversation on your next trip, with the everyday Japanese that hotels, markets and taxis run on.

Language enthusiasts

Go past memorised phrases into the grammar behind them, so you can read, watch and follow the culture in Japanese rather than a translation.

Course outline

What you cover in Japanese.

Every level splits into two class steps, so the jump from one to the next stays manageable. Here is the route from your first sentence to professional fluency.

CEFR alignment: A1 to C1
Total hours: 18 hours per level
Class size: Maximum 8
Delivery: On-site or live online

CEFRLevelWhat you can do at the end

A1BeginnerIntroduce yourself, order, ask simple questions and understand familiar words.

A2ElementaryHandle everyday situations, short conversations and simple written messages.

B1IntermediateDiscuss work, travel and opinion with growing confidence and fluency.

B2Upper intermediateFollow complex discussion, argue a point and write clearly on most topics.

C1AdvancedUse the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional life.

Want the certificate? We prepare students for JLPT exam preparation.

In person

United House, 20 Kramat Lane #05-05, a short walk from Dhoby Ghaut and Somerset MRT.

Live online

The same lesson, teacher and class size, joined from home, the office or another city.

Private or closed group

One-to-one or a group of your own, on days you choose, in the centre or online.

Your trainers

Meet your Japanese trainers

Experienced, qualified teachers who bring the language to life in every lesson.

Maiko Sensei

Japanese trainer

Master’s graduate of the Australian National University and certified secondary-school teacher. Warm and encouraging, with a focus on confident communication for executive learners.

Naoko Manabe

Japanese trainer

Over 10 years of teaching Japanese, preparing students for JLPT N5 to N2. Her hospitality and sales background suits professionals learning Japanese for work.

Yoshinori Sensei

Japanese trainer

A full-time Japanese teacher since 2011 with more than 15 years of experience, and a specialist in Business Japanese.

Ready to learn with them? Choose how you would like to study.

Group classesSmall groups, fixed timetable Private lessonsOne-to-one, on your schedule

Google reviews

What our students say

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“Friendly teacher and staff. The small class size allows every student to get plenty of hands-on practice.”

Janus Chan · Jun 2026 · Google

“Right pace for learning.”

Susan Ang · Jul 2026 · Google

“Cheerful and patient way of teaching, very professional. She has a good eye for students’ skills and levels and challenges you at your own level.”

Marileen Stapel · Aug 2026 · Google

Schedules & pricing

Japanese cohorts and fees

Small groups of eight or fewer, on-site at United House or live online, taught by a native speaker. Every cohort below shows its start date, weekly schedule and full course fee.

Japanese Beginner 1

BeginnerTue · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMAyaka HoriOnline only

Starts 17/11/2026

S$359.708 seats left

Japanese Beginner 1

BeginnerThu · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMMiyano Sakai

Starts 26/11/2026

S$359.707 seats left

Japanese Elementary 1

ElementarySat · 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMaiko Yoshimoto

Starts 21/11/2026

S$392.403 seats left

Japanese Elementary 2

ElementarySat · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMAyaka HoriOnline only

Starts 05/12/2026

S$414.206 seats left

Japanese Elementary 3

ElementaryThu · 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMAyaka HoriOnline only

Starts 12/11/2026

S$381.506 seats left

Private lessons

One-to-one Japanese lessons

A dedicated teacher, a plan built around your goals, and days and times you choose. Private lessons suit busy schedules, specific needs — a presentation, an exam, a move abroad — and anyone who learns faster without a group.

Your choice of days and times, in the centre or online
A lesson plan written for your level and purpose
One-to-one, or a private group of your own
Progress reviewed with you as you go

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Private Japanese lesson packages

Japanese Beginner 1

BeginnerOnline only

Start date to be arranged

S$1,569.606 seats left

Japanese Beginner 1

Beginner

Start date to be arranged

S$1,765.806 seats left

How you will learn

A small class, a real conversation.

Japanese classes follow the same method as every language at Lingo: a group of no more than eight, a native-speaking teacher, and a lesson that spends its time on speaking, listening, reading and writing — in that order of emphasis, and in the proportions your goal needs.

Max. 8

Small enough that you speak in every lesson.

Native teachers

Learn the language as it is really spoken.

CEFR pathway

A clear route from A1 to C1.

Japanese

There is a Japanese class for you.

The same native teachers and small groups, arranged six ways. Choose the one that fits how you want to learn.

Onsite class

Small groups at United House, or the same class live online.

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Online class

Live over video, from wherever you are.

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Japanese beginner class

Start from zero, with the words you will use first.

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Japanese class for kids

Small groups for younger learners, after school and at weekends.

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Japanese private lessons

One-to-one, on a schedule that fits your week.

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Official test (JLPT)

Prepare for JLPT with teachers who know the paper.

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Enrol

Register & secure your Japanese slot.

Next cohort: Japanese Beginner 1 · starts 17/11/2026 · S$359.70.