CEFR C1 Advanced Japanese Conversation: Understanding the World Through Graphs
What You Will Learn in This Course
This advanced course uses real-world data to boost your conversation skills in social, academic, and professional settings.
You will explore global issues such as health, energy, food, and economics through statistics and graphs, developing the ability to think critically and discuss complex topics with confidence.
Benefits of Taking This Lesson
- ✓ Build advanced vocabulary and expressions for global topics
- ✓ Practice organizing and expressing opinions with evidence
- ✓ Gain confidence discussing abstract and statistical content in Japanese
Who Should Take This Course?
The course is aimed at learners at CEFR C1 level and above.
- Can use language flexibly and effectively for academic and professional purposes
- Can understand and discuss complex issues using structured arguments
Lesson Schedule
Lessons take place on Fridays at 7:00 AM (JST). They are held every other week, alternating with a separate lesson focusing on Japanese law topics. View in your time zone.
| MonM | TueT | WedW | ThuT | FriF | SatS | SunS | |
| 07:00 | Advanced Conversation Class |
Flexible Learning with Modular Lessons
This course is part of JOI’s FlexLessons – a flexible and modular learning system designed for advanced learners with busy schedules.
- Each class is a 50-minute, live online group lesson with a maximum of 7 students.
- Each topic stands alone – join any lesson that interests you, in any order.
- No fixed start date or sequence. You can take breaks and resume anytime.
Lesson Topics
Below are examples of real-world themes explored in this course. Each topic is accompanied by graphs and statistics to encourage active discussion.
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? Advanced Conversation Class: Fridays 7:00 JST Teacher: YAMAMOTO Hiroshi |
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| No. | Topic |
| 1 | World Average Life Expectancy |
| 2 | World Energy Consumption |
| 3 | World Food Production |
| 4 | World Automobile Ownership and Status |
| 5 | World Health Conditions |
| 6 | World Population Forecast |
| 7 | Population Concentration in World Cities |
| 8 | World Government Debt and Trade Dependence |
| 9 | Healthy Life Expectancy in the World |
| 10 | World Food Supply Rate |
| 11 | Foreign Visitors and Immigrants to Japan |
| 12 | Food Waste in the World |
| 13 | Global Warming |
| 14 | World Traffic Accidents and Crime Rates |
| 15 | World Labor Conditions |
| 16 | Countries with Low and High Birth Rates |
| 17 | Foreigners in Japan and Japanese Living Abroad |
| 18 | Global Workforce Participation and Gender Gap |
| 19 | Economic Growth in the World |
| 20 | World Power Generation and Natural Energy |
| 21 | World Electronics and Manufacturing Industry |
| 22 | Luxury Products in the World |
| 23 | About the lives of people around the world Ⅰ(national burden and waste) |
| 24 | About the lives of people around the world Ⅱ (poverty and defense) |
| 25 | About the lives of people around the world III (Global Work-Life Balance and Household Consumption) |
How to Join the Advanced Conversation Lessons
You're welcome to try 2 free trial lessons and experience our advanced conversation class.
No commitment required. See if this flexible learning style suits your needs.
FAQs: About This Advanced Conversation Course
- Q: Can I take a free trial lesson first?
- A: Yes! You can take up to two free trial lessons with no obligation.
- Q: Do I need to follow a strict schedule?
- A: No. This course is part of JOI's FlexLessons program, so you can join any lesson in any order.
- Q: What level of Japanese do I need?
- A: This course is recommended for CEFR C1-level learners and above.
- Q: Will I receive feedback from the teacher?
- A: Yes. Each lesson includes teacher feedback to help you improve your expression and fluency.
Meet Your Teacher
YAMAMOTO Hiroshi
Advanced Conversation Specialist
Qualifications & Background
- Graduated from Tokyo University of Fishery, Department of Business Management
- Licensed Professional Engineer (General Engineering Supervision Division)
- Completed 420-hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Course at Human Academy
- Passed the Japanese Language Teacher Proficiency Test
- Worked at a major machine manufacturer for about 40 years in diverse roles including R&D, trade, sales, auditing, and general affairs
Teaching Focus
I specialize in helping advanced learners strengthen their ability to discuss real-world topics such as global trends, economic indicators, and societal issues through data and conversation. My classes aim to build fluency in expressing ideas clearly, logically, and with confidence, especially when handling abstract or complex content.