Second Foreign Language Courses

Featured Courses

• Russian : Basic Course

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  Students master writing and reading Cyrillic text, and in one year, learn basic grammar. Although Russian grammar can be difficult to grasp at first, it can be picked up gradually through repeated practice and review. In the class, Russia is introduced through videos and DVDs. Let's enjoy a Russian atmosphere through lively conversations.

  Assistant Professor Aya Kawamura

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  Message from the teaching staff

  To understand Russian, a mindset that is different from that which is adopted to communicate in English or Japanese is required. However, the Russian language is very logical and systematic. And just like its language is different, Russia is a country whose culture and people's way of thinking differ from those of Europe and the United States. Let's get to know a world that exists beyond globalization through the study of Russian.

• French : Basic Course

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  From greetings and pronunciation to mastering the basic structure of the French language, students develop the four basic language skills, listening, speaking, reading, and writing, in this well-balanced course that uses specially designed textbooks and study materials. Although grammar is not neglected, greater emphasis is placed on learning communication skills through activities such as games.

  Professor Koichiro Mitsubori

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  Message from the teaching staff

  The teaching staff who teach French are also researchers in the fields of arts and literature. Furthermore, they are translators who bridge Japanese culture with those of the French-speaking world. You will gain a fresh outlook of the world by just turning up to class, and without doubt, your world will become wider by learning French. We especially recommend French to those who are not good at English.

• Chinese : Basic Course

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  This is an introductory course in Chinese, the language that is spoken by more people than any other language in the world today. In the first half of the course, classes focus on practicing pronunciation and learning "pinyin," a system used to teach Chinese tones and phonetic transcription. Students will build on this basic knowledge in the second half of the course, and furthermore, they will work on their oral expression, reading, and listening abilities to develop a solid foundation of the Chinese language.

  Professor Anwei Liu

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  Message from the teaching staff

  This course has been designed in a way that allows students to get to know the various aspects of Chinese society, the cultural background of the language, and become more familiar with Chinese culture.

• German: Basic Course

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  German comes from the same language family as English. Although its grammar is somewhat complex, it is a highly regular language, making it perfect for Tokyo Tech students, who are known to be methodical, to learn. While studying basic grammar, from the present tense to relative pronouns, in one year, we will also look at German history and how the country is today, as well as how the Germanic people, who are called the people of the forest, view the world.

  Associate Professor Makiko Antoku

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  Message from the teaching staff

  In the late 19th century when Japan started to open its doors to the world, people were still risking their lives trying to introduce foreign knowledge and skills by translating books and publications from abroad. But thanks to them, we are what we are today. Be it knowledge or food or learning the German language, people change when they absorb something new. You will see the world differently. Yet this newfound sense of freedom may give you a sense of discomfort.
  Don't let this discourage you... but be wise! Learn new languages and explore the world.

• Spanish: Basic Course

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  Our Spanish language program started in 2020, right when the pandemic started. In the basic course, we study basic grammar, making emphasis on the understanding of the grammatical topics, such as tenses and modes of the verb. We also try to introduce students to the culture of the Spanish speaking countries, so as to make classes more accessible. Apart from the basic courses, we also have intermediary and advanced courses, and "seminars" which are taught by native speakers.

  Associate Professor Akira Watanabe

  Undergraduate Degree Program (200-Level)

  Message from the teaching staff

  We are looking forward to meeting you and study Spanish "with" you, rather than teaching it to you. Languages are too difficult for us to "master", and even the basic grammar provides us with new surprises every time we teach it in classroom.

The complete listing of Second Foreign Language Courses is available at TOKYO TECH OCW 200-300-level, 400-level.

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