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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n

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If you are beginner, we recommend that you take Romaji course which usually takes 60 \u2013 150 hours to complete. Next, Kana-kanji (writing focused) can take 150 \u2013 250 hours but you can take together with Romaji course according to the advice from your instructors.<\/p>\n

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Yes, it is fully remote.<\/p>\n

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If you are beginner, we recommend that you take Romaji course. If you are intermediate or advance level, you may take a placement test in order to determine which level you can start. To do so, please make an appointment for free consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Yes,\u00a0Japanese in 30 weeks I Romaji course<\/em>\u00a0for beginner, intermediary, advance level of Japanese conversation skills, and hard-copy is available at $89.90 by our school.\u00a0<\/span>Japanese in 30 weeks II<\/em>\u00a0Kana-kanji course<\/em> for Japanese writing and available at $29.80. E-book for both textbooks can be subscribed from our office at $9.8 \/ month.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Swacia Japanese language school uses the latest online technology to have an interactive and engaging learning experience on BlueJeans. Our online classes use illustration, videos, ajm-board, games, a digital whiteboard, and other tools to make learning Japanese fun, creative, and effective.<\/p>\n

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Our courses typically run from 60 \u2013 150 hours for private Romaji course lesson, 200 hours for Kana-kanji course.<\/p>\n

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$45 per hour for private lesson, $34 per hour for group lesson, if you pay advance by Pay As You Go, you will get 6% discount for 10 hours, 11% for 30 hours, and 15 % for 60 hours.<\/p>\n

Please visit our pricing page for more information.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Yes, we offer $50 for referring a person. If you pay advance by Pay As You Go, you will get 6% discount for 10 hours, 11% for 30 hours, and 15 % for 60 hours. In addition, we give promotions and specials<\/a> time to time. <\/a><\/p>\n

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Swacia offers a 100% money back guarantee on all products sold through the online if within 14 days of your purchase you are not satisfied that the product that you have bought improves your Japanese language skills, we will refund you 100% of the purchase price.<\/p>\n

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  1. Romaji course for beginners to master conversation. There is no prerequisite for taking this course. It takes usually from 60 hours to 150 hours to complete the course depends on each student\u2019s pace and ability.<\/li>\n
  2. Kana-kanji course is the next course to take, which is writing focused. Romaji course is prerequisite or approval from the instructor. It takes usually from 100 hours to 200 hours to complete the course depends on each student\u2019s pace and ability.<\/li>\n
  3. Japanese teachers\u2019 course is a course for a teacher to learn how to teach Japanese language by using the above textbook.<\/li>\n
  4. Children\u2019s course focuses on familiarizing the Japanese language by phonetics, speaking, writing, watching anime and singing songs. Children\u2019s classes do not have specific time frame to complete it.<\/li>\n
  5. JLPT course is for those who aim at passing Japanese standard tests and go to Japanese universities, work for Japanese companies, and live in Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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