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Triangle Support

At We, we believe in a triad of support to optimize every student’s learning experience. The student is at one vertex of this triangle, with our dedicated concierge and expert coaches forming the other two. This ensures a holistic support system, where the concierge understands the student’s needs and communicates them effectively to the coach, ensuring tailored lessons. With these three pillars working in unison, we guarantee a streamlined, efficient, and personalized learning journey.

Concierge Team

Our concierge team is the bridge between students and coaches. Trained meticulously to understand varied student needs, they ensure seamless communication, timely scheduling, and effective problem-solving. The We Concierge Team goes above and beyond to understand each student's aspirations, aligning them with the right resources and coaches. Their proactive approach ensures that every logistical detail is managed, allowing students to focus purely on their learning journey.

Worldwide Students

We is proud to serve a global community of eager learners. With students hailing from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, our platform becomes a melting pot of global perspectives. This diversity not only enriches the classroom environment but also fosters a community where students can gain cross-cultural insights and broaden their worldviews. Regardless of where they come from, every student at We is united by a shared passion for language and cultural exploration.

Let Our Concierge Save Your Time and Energy

Maximize your learning efficiency at We Languages, the high-end online Japanese language school where your personal language concierge awaits. We deviate from typical online language schools' approach of random student-teacher pairings. Instead, we provide a sustainable match tailored to your needs, saving you from the lottery-like search for the right coach. Let our experienced concierges guide you through your Japanese language journey, handling the logistics so you can focus solely on your linguistic and cultural exploration.

Student's Nationality

At We Languages, we're passionate about bringing the exquisite tapestry of the Japanese language to learners worldwide through our dynamic online platform. Our digital doors welcome students from bustling North American metropolises, Europe's historic heartlands, the vibrant Asia-Pacific region, and culturally rich Asian landscapes, forming a global community of Japanese language enthusiasts.

Our diverse student base comprises dedicated learners from countries like the United States, Canada, and many European nations, including the artistically vibrant France, the dynamic United Kingdom, and industrious Germany. We also take pride in nurturing students from sun-kissed Australia and various Asian countries, each steeped in unique histories and cultures.

Our core strength at We Languages lies in our adaptability and unwavering commitment to addressing our diverse student body's distinct 'JapaNEEDS'. We ensure a supportive and conducive learning environment that fosters cultural assimilation through exceptional Japanese language instruction.

In an increasingly interconnected digital world, We Languages does more than teach Japanese. We're building global bridges, dismantling cultural barriers, and actively fostering a multicultural society. Embark on your Japanese language journey with us and explore a world of learning without borders.

Student's Occupation

  • Business Person 34%
  • Embassy Staff 20%
  • Homemaker 18%
  • Engineer 12%
  • Teacher 8%
  • Student 3%
  • Other 5%(Doctor, Lawyer, Working Holiday, Child, etc.)

At We Languages, our students hail from a diverse array of occupations. Despite busy professional commitments, they make time to dive into the rich waters of the Japanese language. Our flexible study system is designed with these active learners in mind, allowing them to tailor their Japanese studies to fit seamlessly around their hectic schedules.

We understand that consistency is key in language learning, and our meticulously designed curriculum guarantees that you make steady progress toward your language goals, no matter how packed your schedule is. Each course is structured to ensure that even the busiest individuals can master the Japanese language at a pace that suits them.

For those who've advanced past the intermediate stage, our Business Japanese Course provides the opportunity to acquire practical Japanese language skills applicable in professional settings. Learn to navigate the nuances of Japanese business etiquette, communicate effectively with Japanese colleagues, and gain an edge in today's globalized workplace.

At We Languages, we're not just about teaching Japanese - we're dedicated to making language learning accessible, enjoyable, and highly productive for everyone, irrespective of their occupation. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Japanese language with We Languages today.

Student's Levels

We Languages welcomes a diverse spectrum of students, from those taking their first steps in Japanese to those already well-versed in the language's intricate nuances. We recognize and embrace the recent trends in Japanese language education, where an increasing number of students are already at an intermediate or advanced level.

Our courses are tailored to meet the needs of this changing demographic. We're seeing a surge in advanced-level students, many of whom are eager to further hone their language skills by delving into Business Japanese. This specialized course is designed to equip these advanced learners with practical, high-level Japanese that can be directly applied in professional contexts.

At We Languages, we celebrate the diversity in language proficiency among our students. Our flexible, customizable curriculum allows us to meet you where you are in your language learning journey, whether you're a beginner eager to learn basic phrases or an advanced learner ready to take on the intricacies of Japanese business communication.

Join us at We Languages and uncover the endless possibilities that await at every stage of your Japanese language journey.

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Individual Student

Business People

We provide a customized learning approach to fulfill business people’s needs and lessen the barrier of the Japanese language while pursuing their careers in Japan.

Mr. Hendrik Aschermann (Germany)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. I started learning Japanese because I felt that some Japanese knowledge would make daily life in Tokyo much easier.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. The system of lesson points plus the location in Shibuya.

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. I am joining Group, plus private classes.

Q. How do you use the Japanese you have learned with us?

A. Usually in daily life and while traveling in Japan. It's very useful at restaurants, hotels, and car rental agencies.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. Learning Japanese is hard but rewarding. Keep going!

Ms. Chris Rowley (United States of America)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. Being on a three-year assignment here in Japan, it is important to me to work effectively with my work colleagues and live a full life here. When people don't speak the same language, it can be an immense barrier to being able to contribute to life and work fully. Even if I can't speak or communicate perfectly, learning as much as I can about how Japanese view the world and interpret information helps me be effective with my work and the recommendations I make.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. To me, flexibility was an important factor and a need for a more customized learning approach. I have been learning Japanese for about 15 years, and standard classes are no longer convenient. Combining that with having a demanding work schedule and the We Point system approach made sense to me.

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. Twice a week, I have lessons with instructors on a 1:1 basis. One instructor focused on reading comprehension and grammar, and the other on listening comprehension. The end goal was to take the Level 1 BJT exam, so questions and lessons were focused on the kinds of questions that would appear in that exam.

Q. How do you make use of the Japanese that you have learned with us?

A. I use Japanese every day – some days more than others, but I use it both privately and professionally. Keigo has always been a weakness for me, so I always try to implement the lessons on using Keigo right away in my daily communication and make sure that I use it regularly. Sometimes my level of Keigo might be a bit off, but the important thing is that I keep it fresh and use it until it becomes a habit.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. Don't be afraid to try and make mistakes, and most of all, don't be impatient with yourself! I make thousands of mistakes – with grammar, word choice, clarity, etc. Every day, but the important thing is that I keep trying to communicate and learn and grow along the way. There have been many times over the past year or so when I felt as though I hadn't made any progress, but I realized that I had improved a lot before I knew it. If I hadn't kept trying, I never would have made it this far despite my frustrations. And I know that every day, little by little, I will continue to get better because I keep trying, listening carefully to those around me, and pushing myself to try to communicate new and different things.

Mr. Fabio Tanaka (Brazil)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. I have been working in Japan for over two years and have started studying Japanese in order to be able to communicate with my customers. Since I work in Sales and Japan is one of our main markets in the Asia Pacific, I have to understand their needs, expectations towards our products and how we can deliver the best solutions to them. Since my grandparents were Japanese, I also wanted to learn more about the culture, history, and habits that defined my family's values – and, consequently, my own values.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. I chose We because We offer the option of private classes customized to my own needs. In my case, first, I study Japanese business and email writing skills and techniques. After that, I decided to take the N2, and now I am studying to take the N1. I only succeeded because the classes could focus on my own needs (increasing vocabulary and emphasis on grammar rules).

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. Nowadays, my classes are basically divided into two sessions: the first one with an emphasis on grammar and the second one on vocabulary. I learn new vocabulary forms every class, and then I practice at home writing small sentences using the forms learned that week. For the vocabulary class, I prestudy some chapters and check the meaning and utilization form of new words with my teacher. I also read news articles indicated by the teacher before every class and discussed the topic with her, learning new words in order to express my own opinion about the topic.

Q. How do you use the Japanese you have learned with us?

A. Thanks to my Japanese improvement, I can currently participate in meetings with my customers and colleagues without using any words in English. Since my business partners can speak in their native language, they are usually more comfortable and open to discussing their business with me, so I have access to more important information than when I arrived in Japan.

It also helps me in my daily life in Japan, clearly understanding the news on the TV, on the internet, and whenever I need to use a service by phone in Japanese.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

As with any other language, your progress will depend 70% on the activities you do outside the class. It would be best if you practiced as often as possible and every day. Watching the news, reading mangas (since the Kanjis have hiraganas), and talking to your colleagues about your home country, you must find opportunities to practice it. The advertisements inside the trains during your commute to work, the kanjis written on your utility bills, the labels of the products you shop for, anything can be an opportunity to practice your Japanese if you want to.

Choosing the Right School

Choosing the right school that understands your needs accelerates the process. We teachers always try to understand your needs and develop a study plan that suits your needs and preferences. The School's teachers, student partners, and staff also have a strong international background, so they understand how challenging living in Japan could be due to the cultural differences and have been very supportive since day one.

Mr. Derek O’Neil (Australia)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. My intent is to function in society without any language barrier and be comfortable using Japanese at work and in social settings.

Ultimately, I would like to become as fluent as best I can. Japanese is a great language. It's such a sophisticated, intricate, and complex language, making it a pleasure to study, so there is also an academic self-indulgence element to learning it.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. Initially, I was first drawn to We due to the Shibuya location, which is convenient to both my work and home. After the trial lesson, I decided I liked the We Team as well, which made it an easy decision to start studying at We.

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. I take two classes a week in private tuition. The classes' focus is a mixture of free-format conversation and some structured review of vocabulary and grammar. The intent of the unstructured conversation practice, where we are talking about whatever seems a good topic for the day, is to help me speak in Japanese, which I find to be the most challenging part of learning Japanese.

Q. How do you use the Japanese you have learned with us?

A. I am using Japanese more and more days at work and around town, both to communicate on my own and – even better – I understand what is happening around me! Japanese has changed from being a series of sounds I could not understand to being able to comprehend the meaning of what people are saying to me and then being able to talk back! That progress with the language is very satisfying.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. Japanese is a fantastic language to learn. Learning Japanese can seem daunting at first, but with practice and effort, and the rewards of succeeding, it becomes less daunting and a lot of fun. The team at We School has been fantastic in its efforts toward my Japanese study. They have helped me improve from an elementary level of being comfortable in Japanese.

Ms. Poppy Calvert (United Kingdom)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. I eventually want to take the JLPT level 1 and further my career in Japan.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. Initially, I chose We for its convenient central Tokyo location. Still, its excellent and diverse choice of teachers, tailored lesson plans, and friendly atmosphere has kept me there for three years.

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. The teachers have consistently worked hard to ensure that I have steadily improved through a mixture of private lessons and group language exchanges.

Q. How do you make use of the Japanese that you have learned with us?

A. With thanks to my teachers at We, I passed the JLPT level 3 in 2014, and they are preparing me to take level 2. My teachers have given me the confidence to apply my language skills at work and in Japan's personal life.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. Learning Japanese has been the best thing I've ever done. It has given me valuable insight into a different culture and has revealed new things about my own culture. Have fun with it, practice using it as much as possible, and don't be scared to make mistakes.

Mr. Andrew Walsh (United States of America)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. My aims in learning Japanese are to become independent as possible and avoid preferential and differential treatment. I want to be treated like anyone else in Japan. To do so, I need to speak appropriately and choose the right words, register, etc.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. My answer to this question is somewhat connected to the first question. When in the first contact with the school staff, I asked them to respond in Japanese, and they did. Based on this, I made my decision to become a student here.

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. I take about two classes a week. I would say that about 80 percent of what I bring to the classroom comes from what I do outside the classroom. Along with the other students, I share these experiences in class and learn strategies on how to deal with these situations in Japanese.

Q. How do you make use of the Japanese that you have learned with us?

A. I can't say how, but nowadays, I seem to have an easier time expressing myself and getting the things I want without offending people. I don't work for a Japanese company, so I have fewer speaking opportunities than someone who does. Therefore, I try to get into as many "adventures" as possible. The classroom prepares me for these adventures. And vice versa.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. If you decide to take a class, make sure you are ready for that class. This involves having a life outside of the classroom. It would be best if you came to the School with questions and experiences in hand. Also, be prepared to feel foolish. You will make mistakes and say silly things. Make sure you correct these. This is the learning process.

Homemakers

We smoothly transition their lives from their homes to Japan by getting them involved in acquiring the Japanese language and culture, truly connecting them with Japan.

Mrs. Leah Cassidy (United Kingdom)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. I moved to Tokyo, having no Japanese at all. I didn't feel comfortable living here without making an effort to learn the language. I wanted to understand some Japanese and be able to do the basics in everyday life without trying to say it louder, but still in English!

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. I trialed a couple of different companies before deciding on We. I liked the learning format they used and the flexibility that I could have to juggle school holidays and work! Also, the staff is accommodating and patient!

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. I attend a small group session with people in a similar position. I try to review the work I have done before my next session to improve my next class participation.

Q. How do you make use of the Japanese that you have learned with us?

A. I use it most days in the supermarket to have brief conversations with the cashier, even about the weather! I can direct a taxi, which I was so excited about! I make reservations in restaurants and can sometimes read the menus if there's not too much kanji!

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. Don't be scared! It is very rewarding once you learn a few basic things (which will happen in your first lesson at We!!). Learn your hiragana and katakana as soon as you can. It will surprise you how helpful it is in everyday life as well as the classes. Japanese people appreciate that you are making an effort to learn their language.

Mrs. Caroline Ruck  (Germany)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. generally, I wouldn't say I like the idea of living in a different country and not making an effort to learn the language. It is key to understand the culture and the people and to get around. Anyone who has the opportunity to study a new language should use it. Since I grew up in Europe, it always made sense to know a few other languages more than my mother tongue.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. "We" was recommended to me, and after searching for language schools online, this one made the best effort. Also, I liked the very warm and welcoming atmosphere of the school facilities.

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. After finishing a 10-week intensive course, I am now polishing key topics with private lessons.

Q. How do you make use of the Japanese that you have learned with us?

A. Pretty much every day, whether for shopping, in restaurants, getting around, or talking to locals.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. Don't be tricked by the idea of speaking and reading Japanese within a couple of months. Surely you will learn a lot, especially the most needed things, but it won't come naturally to you since it is unrelated to any European language. Still worth a try! 'Ganbatte!'

Mrs. Afag Aslanowa (Azerbaijan Republic)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. My goal in learning Japanese was to be able to speak good/proper Japanese, to be able to read in Japanese, and, most importantly, to be able to find a job, as most of the hiring companies require Japanese.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. Before coming to We, I spent a good few weeks researching online and visiting schools I've chosen (based on things they offer). After a few long and tiring interviews, I decided We because the atmosphere of the School was nothing like others, including the councilors and teachers.

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. I've found out about We from the Internet.

Q. How do you make use of the Japanese that you have learned with us?

A. I'm lucky enough to speak Japanese with my family and friends, yet now after a few months in We, I finally understand more Japanese, be it through TV, radio, or books. I would never imagine myself being able to read, which makes me happy.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. I think for a person to be successful in learning the language, he/she should first fall in love with the language, culture, and country as its whole. The more Japanese you speak, the more you can enjoy your life in Japan, no matter if you'll use it for a job or making friends. Japan is a wonderful country, and its people love to share their exciting stories, so try to look at it as a passion. In my country, there's a saying which means 'one language – one person,' thus, the more languages you speak, the more people you can talk to and learn from. Every country has its philosophy and beauty, and you'll never get to the depth of it as long as you don't know the language. Don't forget to enjoy your path and always speak to people, no matter how good or bad your Japanese is.

Kids & Young Adults

We boost their confidence in communication and enlighten them to grasp the idea of learning Japanese and their identity while living with their family in Japan.

Ms. Nalanda Pant Joshi (Republic of India)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. As a fashion student back in my country, I had always admired Tokyo for its unusual and exciting fashion trends, which triggered my interest in completing my further studies in Japan. My main reason for studying Japanese is to make a place in the university and make a meaningful career in Japan, for this Japanese language is the first milestone to be achieved.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. 'We' provides its students the appropriate guidance through time-to-time counseling. 'We' has built my confidence in speaking Japanese not only inside but outside School. Constant support and hard work by the staff members is a unique feature of 'We.'

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. At 'We,' I am given a periodic mini-test that judges my Japanese level, and accordingly, my study plan is made. Also, I am being made to take listening tests, which helps a lot.

Q. How do you make use of the Japanese that you have learned with us?

A. Being able to communicate in Japanese has made my life easier. I can convey my ideas to people, make reservations on the phone, and make conversations at the time of shopping.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. My advice would be to put more emphasis on listening in terms of conversations made by the Japanese people, announcements made on the train, and, of course, watching short Japanese serials with English subtitles; doing so will make you familiar with the words and when you study them it becomes easier to grasp. Lastly, try to use Japanese whenever you get the opportunity.

Ms. Lin Yi-yan & Mr. Lee Ming-Wei (Taiwan)

Q. What is your aim to learn Japanese?

A. we aim to enable Grace and Stanley to communicate in Japanese with confidence.

Q. Which aspect drove you to choose 'We?'

A. The fact that We have classes aimed at kids drove us to choose this school.

Q. How do you learn Japanese at (with) 'We?'

A. Stanley learned Japanese in a two hours one-on-one class. Grace learned it in a two-and-a-half-hour intensive group class. Both of their Japanese improved rapidly through interaction with We Japanese teachers and staff.

Q. How do you make use of the Japanese that you have learned with us?

A. They stayed in Tokyo for a month during summer and effectively used the Japanese they learned in day-to-day situations immediately.

Q. What is your message to those who plan to start learning Japanese?

A. Japanese isn't the easiest language, but it isn't the hardest either. Hold onto your faith in language skills, and you'd like success!

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