“Language is not a genetic gift; it is a social gift. Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club––the community of speakers of that language.” –Frank Smith Smith’s quotation speaks to ...

Initially inspired by anime and manga, Wang enrolled in first-year Japanese. In the two years since, though, her path to fluency has been far from straightforward.

Join the Japanese-English Conversation Club to practice your English and Japanese skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. It’s a great way to meet new people, share cultures, and improve your ...

The Japanese program offers four full years of language study using a communicative approach. You will focus on all four literacy skills (speaking, reading, writing, listening) in order to maximize ...