Japanese
Japan Foundation Adds Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1) Course to 'Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan'
Related terms: 言語と文化 日本語教育 CEFR CEFR: A1<A2<B1<B2<C1<C2
Key points (reviewing AI explanation)
On June 1, 2026, the Japan Foundation's Japanese language learning material 'Irodori' added a pre-intermediate (A2/B1) level. It aims to cultivate practical Japanese language ability rooted in everyday life situations and allows learners to develop the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening in a balanced way. Its correspondence with the CEFR offers a way to consider how language ability is measured from the perspective of language education.
Explanation
On June 1, 2026, the Japan Foundation's Japanese language learning material 'Irodori' added a pre-intermediate (A2/B1) level. It aims to cultivate practical Japanese language ability rooted in everyday life situations and allows learners to develop the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening in a balanced way. Its correspondence with the CEFR offers a way to consider how language ability is measured from the perspective of language education.
Source: www.jpf.go.jp