3rd Language Courses

LANG2200 is a continuation of LANG1210. This is a 13-week comprehensive course designed for upper-beginners who possess knowledge equivalent to Minna no Nihongo Lessons 1–12, and covering four-integrated skills, i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing. While challenging, this course equips upper-beginners with all the essential Japanese skills they need.

For learners seeking to develop practical communication skills only, consider LANG2201: Communicative Japanese for Beginners II (2 credits). If you prefer to focus on building vocabulary and grammar knowledge, the self-paced online course LANG2202: Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar Essentials I (1 credit) may be more suitable. Both LANG2201 & LANG2202 run over 8 weeks and use a pass/fail grading system.

• Comprehensive Japanese learning pathway for upper-beginners below N3 level
• Engaging e-learning materials, including chatbots and videos
• Exploration of Japanese culture and customs

• Review Quiz 1 (mid-term): paper test in class; grammar, reading, writing, and listening
• Revew Quiz 2 (Week 13): paper test in class; grammar, reading, writing, and listening
• Oral Quiz: answer questions from the instructor about the topics covered in the course
• Other tasks: Cultural Presentation, Cultural Report, Pop Quizzes

• Prerequisites: LANG1210/LANG1211/LANG1212; or
• Students with basic knowledge of Japanese (equivalent to Minna no Nihongo Lessons 1–12)
• Restricted to upper-beginners with proficiency below N3 level
• Exclusion: LANG2201 & LANG2202

Course Outcome

Students will learn the contents of Minna no Nihongo Lessons 13-25, covering topics such as fundamental Japanese verb conjugations, style differences, complex sentences, noun modifications, and subjunctive mood.

Student Testimonials

• “I liked the little culture sharing of Japanese at the beginning of each lesson.”
• “I enjoyed the course while it lasted, and I hope to see continuous development of third language courses at HKUST.”