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24 private lessons @ 40 minutes each
¥5,800 > ¥5,000 per lesson ¥139,200 > ¥120,000 per course
Does not include sales tax or cost of materials. One-time entry fee: ¥10,000.
Start a French course at any time.
Begin at your current level, proceed at your own pace.
Focus on your immediate business, travel, or study needs.
Choose your own schedule.
Study as often as you like, whenever you like.
We're open 7 days a week, from morning to evening, including holidays.
Reschedule with 24-hour notice.
If something comes up, just let us know 24 hours in advance,
and we'll be happy to reschedule your lesson, subject to teacher and classroom availability.
Study with a friend and save.
With our Friends and Family Discount,
each additional friend, family member, or coworker pays just ¥1,000 per lesson.
Split the total tuition among yourselves and each student can save 35-50% or more.
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Our quality guarantee.
If you are not satisfied after your second class meeting,
you may switch to a different course or receive a refund of any remaining tuition.
Studying French at AIT
Our French lessons encourage regular, practical use of your new language skills, so that you become more confident when communicating. Courses are conducted by well-trained, native or native-fluent instructors, who use proven methods and materials. As much as possible, lessons are taught only in French. Classroom activities are designed to keep you motivated, and may include drills, dialogue practice, role-plays, discussions, and other enjoyable exercises.
OUR French COURSES
Our most popular courses are listed below. Please contact us if you are interested in higher level courses, or special topics such as travel or business.
Conversation 1
Beginner
In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Introduce yourself and greet others; Name people, food, clothing, colors; Describe current actions; Respond to yes/no questions; Count 1-10
Conversation 2
Beginner
In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name animals, common objects, shapes, body parts; Describe current actions; Make simple comparisons; Use affirmative/negative sentences; Describe position
Conversation 3
Elementary
In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name clothing, professions, animals; Describe future actions; Describe people's appearance; Describe the quantity and position of things; Tell the time
Conversation 4
Elementary
In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name common objects, vehicles; Ask and respond to yes/no questions; Describe concurrent actions; Describe family relationships; Count 1-100
Conversation 5
Upper Elementary
In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name furniture, clothing, instruments; Describe gestures and conditions; Describe present, past, future actions; Use direct/indirect objects; Count 1-1000s
Conversation 6
Upper Elementary
In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name common objects, professions, foods; Describe people, feelings, units of things; Describe present, past, future actions; Use active/passive verb forms
Conversation 7
Lower Intermediate
In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name common objects, seasons, weather, shapes; Describe position; Use partitives (some, none, most, all, etc.); Describe present, past, future actions
Conversation 8
Lower Intermediate
In this 24-lesson course,
you will learn to:
Name common places, countries, pets, clothing; Describe location and give directions; Use comparatives and superlatives; Use ordinal numbers
LANGUAGE PROGRAMS FOR YOUR COMPANY, SCHOOL, OR ORGANIZATION
We can dispatch a qualified French teacher to conduct lessons at your company, office, school, or other location—which can save you substantial time and commuting costs—or lessons can be conducted at the AIT Foreign Language Center in Futakotamagawa, Tokyo. Our custom course schedules allow you to schedule your lessons whenever you like.
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OUR French TEACHERS
Our teachers are outgoing, friendly, and flexible, and have a variety of life and work experience. Most of our teachers are bilingual, so they understand the challenges of learning a new language and can use that experience to help you succeed. Most teachers speak English, so they can assist you when necessary.
This experienced and humorous teacher is from Paris. He has been teaching in Japan since 2001. He also trained other French teachers, and has written his own French language teaching material which he uses for his AIT French classes.
JO03
This teacher is from France and has a linguistics degree from Université Lumière in Lyon. In addition to French, she also speaks English and German fluently. She is an enthusiastic, motivating and yet demanding teacher who has been teaching for over three years.
GR06
This teacher is from Paris and the Loire valley. He has been teaching French at university and college for more than 12 years. In order to help students progress, he creates teaching materials based on his skills and knowledge. He will fulfill your study needs in an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere. RA10
REGULAR TUITION AND FEES
Private Lesson (40 minutes) .... ¥5,800 + tax
Entry Fee .... ¥10,000 + tax
One time only. Non-refundable. Applies to all courses, regardless of length, unless otherwise noted.
Textbook and Materials .... Publisher's list price
Welcome to AIT Foreign Language Center
OPEN EVERY DAY
We are open 7 days a week, including holidays (closed on New Year's Day). You may schedule your lessons between the hours of 9:00 and 21:00, Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 9:00 and 18:00 on Saturday, Sundays, and holidays. For lessons that fall outside those hours, add ¥1,000 per hour.
ENGLISH SPEAKING STAFF
Friendly, bilingual staff is always available to answer your questions and assist when necessary. Feel free to drop by our office, or contact us by phone, fax, or email.
CONVENIENT LOCATION and FREE WIFI
Our quiet, well-equipped classrooms are located in beautiful Futakotamagawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, next to Tamagawa Takashimaya Shopping Center. We are just 5 minutes from Futakotamagawa Station, with easy access on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line (from Shibuya or Chuo-Rinkan) and the Oimachi Line (from Jiyugaoka). Free WIFI is available at our classroom building.
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Access on the Denentoshi Line
From Mizonokuchi (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture), 4 minutes
From Sangenjaya (Setagaya Ward), 6 minutes
From Azamino (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), 10 minutes
From Shibuya (Shibuya Ward, Tokyo), 14 minutes
Access on the Tokyu Oimachi Line
From Jiyugaoka (Meguro Ward, Tokyo), 5 minutes
From Ookayama (Ota Ward, Tokyo), 12 minutes
From Oimachi (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo), 16 minutes
Start learning today.
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and experience our lessons firsthand.
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your purpose for studying (travel, business, education, hobby), and your current speaking level.
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