Course Details | AGEO INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER

Overview of Objectives at AIEC Levels

Reference Framework	Level	Objective
A1	Elementary Level 1	Can understand and use frequently used everyday expressions and basic phrases to satisfy specific needs. Can engage in simple interactions if the other person speaks slowly and clearly and offers assistance when needed.
A2	Elementary Level 2	Can understand frequently used sentences and expressions related to areas of immediate personal relevance, such as personal information, family, shopping, the local neighborhood, and work. Can exchange information on familiar matters within the scope of simple, everyday situations.
B1	Intermediate Level 1	Can understand the main points of standard speech regarding familiar topics encountered in work, school, or leisure. also can produce coherent texts on familiar topics of personal interest.
B2	Intermediate Level 2	Can understand the main points of texts and conversations regarding not only familiar topics but also somewhat abstract ones. Although the organization of content or the development of arguments may sometimes lack stability, able to express own opinions. In interactions, can exchange views while checking for mutual understanding.
B2	Advanced Level 1	Can understand coherent texts and spoken language involving abstract topics. Can state a position and explain it with a reasonable degree of logic, using reasons and concrete examples. In interactions, can respond based on what the other person has said and sustain an exchange of opinions.
B2	Advanced Level 2	Can understand complex topics by organizing and synthesizing information. Also can provide explanations or make proposals incorporating evidence, comparisons, and judgments while remaining mindful of the purpose and the audience. In interactions, can clarify conditions and offer alternatives to facilitate the process of reaching an agreement.
B2	Advanced Level 3	Can formulate questions regarding social issues, gather, organize, compare, and analyze information (including interviews) based on hypotheses, logically articulate own stance and ideas, whether through presentations or writing, based on those findings, also can deepen own thinking through discussion.

＊Please refer to the syllabus for more detailed objectives (Can-do).

College Preparation Course 2 years (1536 course hours)

Reference Framework for Japanese Language Education	Level	Class Hours	Subject
A1	Elementary Level 1	196 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 1
A2	Elementary Level 2	196 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 1
B1	Intermediate Level 1	376 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 2
B2	Intermediate Level 2	212 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills
B2	Advanced Level 1	184 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills
B2	Advanced Level 2	192 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills
B2	Advanced Level 3	180 Credit Hours	Practical Japanese

College Preparation Course 1 year and 9 months (1344 course hours)

Reference Framework for Japanese Language Education	Level	Credit Hours	Subject
A1	Elementary Level 1	196 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 1
A2	Elementary Level 2	196 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 1
B1	Intermediate Level 1	376 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 2
B2	Intermediate Level 2	212 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills
B2	Advanced Level 1	184 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills
B2	Advanced Level 2	180 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills

College Preparation Course 1 year and 6 months (1152 course hours)

Reference Framework for Japanese Language Education	Level	Credit Hours	Subject
A2	Elementary Level 2	196 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 1
B1	Intermediate Level 1	376 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 2
B2	Intermediate Level 2	212 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills
B2	Advanced Level 1	184 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills
B2	Advanced Level 2	184 Credit Hours	Comprehensive Japanese 3 Reading Comprehension・Communication Skills

Subjects Content (excerpt)

Comprehensive Japanese 1

Self-introduction, family, hometown, lifestyle, future plans, health, and other familiar topics
Everyday situations such as shopping, ordering, inviting, requesting, and simple consultations
Basic vocabulary and expressions
Simple conversational exchanges
Simple reading and writing (short sentences)

Daily topics such as familiar events, experiences, plans, and feelings
Everyday situations such as shopping, ordering, inviting, requesting, offering, declining, and simple consultations
Basic vocabulary and expressions for conveying reasons and order
Simple conversational exchanges while being considerate of the other person
Reading and writing short sentences (short sentences to simple, coherent sentences)

Comprehensive Japanese 2

Topics related to everyday social life and the local community
Past experiences and events; changes in life and related challenges
Expressing opinions, explaining reasons, making comparisons, and organizing information
Interactions such as making requests, seeking advice, coordinating, and explaining problems
Expressions for responding to unexpected situations
Giving coherent explanations and presentations
Reading and writing (at the paragraph level), including somewhat abstract content

Comprehensive Japanese 3

Topics related to the experiences, ideas, and values of people from diverse backgrounds
Expressions of consideration in human relationships and communication (e.g., making requests, asking for permission, declining, etc.)
Content related to Japanese language expressions and cultural characteristics
Understanding and selecting information related to travel and outings
Information related to lifestyles, values, and social topics
Vocabulary and expressions for stating opinions with reasons and specific examples
Language activities for understanding and organizing multiple pieces of information in relation to each other

Social and abstract topics such as the future, views on work, environmental issues, science and technology, and values
Content related to diverse perspectives and ways of thinking presented through articles, commentaries, interviews, etc.
Vocabulary and expressions for organizing and understanding information based on multiple viewpoints and conditions
Language forms for clarifying one’s own position while making comparisons and connections
Expressions for stating opinions with supporting reasons and evidence
Interactive expressions for exchanging opinions while taking others’ views into account

Practical Japanese

Social and cultural themes (e.g., the relationship between animals and humans, regional revitalization, values, happiness, cultural expression, environmental issues, and social participation)
Collecting, understanding, and organizing information using diverse materials such as videos, articles, lectures, and interviews
Comparing and analyzing collected information to form one’s own ideas
Deepening one’s own thinking by understanding diverse perspectives through opinion exchange and discussion
Expressing logical opinions through presentations and report writing
Setting themes, forming hypotheses, and analyzing and understanding research methods for a final project

Reading Comprehension

Reading comprehension of short to medium~length texts (explanatory, opinion, practical, and conversational texts, etc.)
Reading strategies such as demonstratives, cohesive devices, and paraphrasing expressions
Grasping main points, information retrieval, and determining content consistency
Understanding the relationship between claims, supporting reasons, and specific examples
Understanding text structure (paragraph organization and development)
Understanding the author’s intent and standpoint

Review and application of previously learned vocabulary and grammar
Reading comprehension of short dialogues, explanatory texts, and simple essays
Inferring the meanings of words and sentences using context and logical connections
Understanding relationships between sentences through cohesive devices such as connectors and demonstratives
Grasping paragraph development and the overall flow of a text
Selecting relevant information according to the intent of questions and making evidence-based judgments

Understanding and application of upper-intermediate-level vocabulary and grammar
Reading comprehension of moderately long texts such as explanations, essays, and articles
Inferring the meanings of words and sentences using context and logical connections
Grasping key points of content (main idea, conclusion, and the author’s argument)
Relating and organizing multiple pieces of information
Understanding relationships between paragraphs and overall text structure
Selecting and evaluating information according to the intent of questions, and making evidence-based judgments

Communication Skills

Conversational expressions suited to situations in daily and social life (e.g., using services, consultations, making proposals, exchanging opinions, expressing gratitude)
Vocabulary and grammar necessary for interaction (e.g., giving reasons, stating conditions, making requests, offering advice, expressing opinions)
Discourse skills for responding and negotiating based on the other person’s statements (e.g., confirming, paraphrasing, adding information, building consensus)
Appropriate language use according to context (e.g., politeness, consideration, audience awareness)
Practical conversational proficiency developed through role-play

Interaction in a variety of situations, including social topics, daily life, personal experiences, planning, and problem-solving
Expressions for explaining events, giving reasons, exchanging opinions, making proposals, making requests, and building consensus
Dialogues that involve supplementing, paraphrasing, and specifying information in response to others’ utterances
Appropriate language use according to context (e.g., politeness and consideration)

Interaction in a variety of situations, including daily life, social topics, and problem-solving
Expressions and discourse development necessary for interactive communication such as proposing, consulting, exchanging opinions, building consensus, and engaging in discussion
Dialogues that involve adding reasons, paraphrasing, specifying details, and presenting counterarguments in response to others’ utterances
Appropriate language use according to context (e.g., politeness, consideration, and logical coherence)

Teaching Materials

Dekiru Nijongo Elementary ~ Intermediate Level
Task-based learning of Japanese
Reading Comprehension fot JLPT N3・N2
Points & Practice for JLPT Grammar N3・N2
Kanji Tamago Elementary ~ Intermediate Level
Original kanji teaching materials, vocabulary flashcards, etc.

Independent Study

The ability to create and carry out one’s own learning plan
The ability to set one’s own tasks and solve them through trial and error
The ability to identify subsequent goals through a sense of achievement and self-evaluation in learning

To foster students’ ability to take initiative in directing their own learning, we regularly set aside class time for portfolio-based lessons. After enrollment, students can also purchase additional materials to support independent study outside of class.