Chinese Language Course

The language and culture of China, an important business partner of Japan
Learn along with English to become a globally active human resource.

As economic and cultural exchanges with Japan become more and more active today, it goes without saying that there is a need for people who can bridge the gap between Japan and China. In this course, students will practice daily conversation such as greetings and self-introductions in Chinese with correct word order. In addition, students will be exposed to the culture of the Chinese-speaking countries behind the language and deepen their understanding of neighboring countries.

Chinese Courses
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Field Trip to Yokohama Chinatown
(1st year)

The tour will visit Yokohama Chinatown and receive explanations in Chinese and Japanese from the Yokohama Chinatown Development Association Cooperative Association about facilities representing Chinatown to deepen understanding of China.

Field trip to Yokohama Chinatown (1st year)

Collaborative Education Program" Study Abroad in China
~Transfer to affiliated universities is also possible~.

The program is affiliated with four Chinese universities, and individual language training is available during the spring and summer vacation periods. In addition, students who meet certain criteria can transfer (2nd or 3rd year) after graduation.

Study abroad in China under the

Taking the certification test (required)

Students are required to take the Chinese Language Proficiency Test a total of two times during the two-year period; all students take Level 3 or above in November of their first year.

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Faculty/Student/Alumni Messages

Learn about the language and culture, the two pillars that support understanding China,
We aim to build a bridge between Japan and China.

Dr. Masao Kaneko

M.A. in Chinese Studies, Graduate School of Literature, Nishimatsugakusa University
Translator, National Interpreter Guide

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Along with the Chinese language, students also learn about the history and culture. The way of greeting is different from that of Japan, and many Japanese proverbs have been introduced from China. By learning both the language and culture at the same time, students will become more interested in their neighboring country. In recent years, Chinese people's interest in Japan has been growing, and many tourists visit Japan. Recently, more and more Chinese are visiting hot springs and temples, and their interest in Japan is shifting from "things" to "spirit and ideas. Chinese is needed in various fields such as hospitality and tourism, and there is a demand for people who can communicate well about Japan.

Obtained the highest level of HSK and improved TOEIC? by 300 points.
FLL with my teacher is a cherished memory of mine.

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The best thing about Kanda Institute of Languages is the "closeness to teachers. Symbolic of this is the "FLL" program, in which teachers in the department provide study support outside of class, such as after-school hours. Students can have one-on-one Chinese lessons with their teachers, or they can enjoy conversation in Chinese with their classmates. Because students can freely participate across departmental boundaries, I sometimes attend the Indonesian FLL as well. I started learning Chinese from scratch, so it is interesting that the more I study, the more I can express myself. In July of my sophomore year, I passed level 5 of the HSK, the second most difficult test. In December, I was able to obtain the sixth level, the most advanced. English was my weakest subject in high school, but now I love it. Thanks to kind teachers and enthusiastic classmates, I am enjoying my daily studies and have improved my TOEIC? by more than 300 points. I would like to study comparative research on East Asian cultures at university, and in the future, I would like to work as a bridge between countries as a multilingual speaker.

Lanxia Shin

2nd year student of Chinese language course, Department of Asian/European Languages
passing the high school equivalency examination

Kanda University of Foreign Studies, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Department of International Communication
Accepted as a third-year transfer student in the Department of International Communication
TOEIC? 700 points
HSK (Chinese Horizontal Proficiency Test) Level 6 (the highest level)

Sample timetable (2nd semester of 1st year)

To be able to pronounce the words beautifully enough to be praised by the Chinese.
I spend my days negotiating business in Chinese and English at a trading company.

Shinya Furukawa

IGC Corporation Overseas Business Division
Chinese Language Course, Department of Asian/European Languages
Graduated in March 2018
Tokyo, Tokyo Seitoku University High School

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I decided to enter Kanda Institute of Languages because I was attracted by the ability to learn multiple languages in a short period of time. I chose Chinese because China's economic development at that time was remarkable, and I was certain that Chinese would be useful in the business world in the future. My fondest memory is the All-Japan Chinese Speech Contest in Tokyo, which I entered in my second year. I was able to win second place in a competition in which university students and graduate students also participated, which gave me a lot of confidence. My teacher not only corrected my speech, but also listened to recordings of my speeches and gave me advice on pronunciation. I used to be a shy person, but through this contest experience and short-term study abroad, I became able to speak openly in front of people without fear of making mistakes I think my communication skills have grown the most in two years.
After graduation, I studied abroad at a university in Shanghai for one year. I was very encouraged by the daily consultations with my professor regarding my choice of study abroad destination and subsequent career path. After returning to Japan, I found a job at a global logistics company and am now working at a trading company run by a Chinese president. Although I work in Japan, the majority of the employees are Chinese. I work in Chinese and English on a daily basis. I am often praised for my pronunciation by business partners because of my studies at Kanda Institute of Languages. I am now benefiting from the intensive instruction I received in pronunciation in my first year, which is the key to learning Chinese. In the future, I would like to use my language skills to start a business and contribute to the economic development of Japan and China.

Watch the video Chinese Courses

  • English and One More Language! Chinese (language)

    In this video, you can also experience a sample lesson of about 3 minutes of "Chinese". Please watch the video and try to grasp the characteristics of the Chinese language.

  • Department Introduction Vol. 3 [Movie

    Kanda Institute of Languages has 10 departments and 12 courses. In this video, we introduce the "English Major" and the "Asian/European Language Department," where students double major in "English" and "another language.

  • Common subject "EIC

    The video introduces "English for International Communication," the reason why students can use English at Kanda Institute of Foreign Languages!

Going Beyond the Two Colleges

common subject
English x ICT x Career

*There are no common courses in the Global Communication, Study Abroad, and Basic English Training courses.

There are no common subjects in the Basic English Language Training Course.

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