Aozora Community
Classes in Brooklyn
Aozora Community is a nonprofit educational and cultural organization in Brooklyn, NY, dedicated to fostering a community of curious, open-minded, and caring global citizens. As Brooklyn's only Japanese-English bilingual school, it offers programs rooted in Japanese values and spirit, including preschool, after-school classes, adult language courses, and cultural events.
8 classes with availability
LEVEL 201 : GENKI II Chapter 13 & 14
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Study GENKI II, Chapters 13–14, while building your knowledge of Japanese grammar, vocabulary and culture. Lessons explore annual events, Japanese holidays and language for finding a part-time job. This adult course consists of eight hybrid classes at Aozora Community, with in-person and online learning. Required textbook: GENKI II.
Nov 10th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Japanese Beginner: Level 101
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Start learning Japanese with an introduction to greetings, sentence structure, and essential vocabulary. Practice everyday expressions while building familiarity with hiragana and katakana, along with using cultural context to support real communication.
Nov 12th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Japanese Beginner: Level 102
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Push your Japanese skills further by deepening your grasp of grammar, sentence structure, and essential vocabulary. The course focuses on practical language use for daily interactions, with practice in reading and writing hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji to lift your communication.
Nov 10th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Japanese Beginner: Level 104
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Build on your solid foundation of Japanese by sharpening your conversational skills and expressing yourself more naturally. The class covers essential topics like letter writing, describing people, and expressing opinions, while continuing to expand your kanji knowledge and grasp of casual speech.
Nov 12th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Japanese Beginner: Level 105
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Push your Japanese skills further by exploring cultural topics like Kabuki and traditional folk tales while strengthening your grammar. The course grows fluency through diary writing, comparisons, and the natural use of short forms, with continued kanji study to lift reading confidence.
Nov 12th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
LEVEL 106 : GENKI I Chapter 11 & 12
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Continue your Japanese studies with GENKI I, Chapters 11–12, and complete the first GENKI book. Practice more complex grammar patterns and kanji while exploring Japanese celebrations, including the Tanabata Festival and New Year traditions. This adult course consists of eight hybrid classes at Aozora Community, with in-person and online learning. Required textbook: GENKI I.
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
LEVEL 202 : GENKI II Chapter 15 & 16
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Study GENKI II, Chapters 15–16, and practice Japanese for travel and everyday customs. Learn language for staying at hotels, asking for help and exchanging gifts while developing more advanced grammar and conversational expression. This adult course consists of eight hybrid classes at Aozora Community, with in-person and online learning. Required textbook: GENKI II.
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times
Japanese Beginner: Level 103
Aozora Community See all classes by this school @ 535 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Build stronger Japanese conversation skills through real-life topics such as festivals, food, and travel. Practice key grammar points including adjectives and the te-form, while reinforcing kanji and natural speaking patterns for more fluent communication.
Nov 18th
6:30–8pm ET
Meets 8 Times