Japanese Language Lessons

Home 9 Programs 9 Japanese Cultural Programs 9 Japanese Language Lessons
Kelowna Japanese Language Lessons

Program Overview

Our Japanese language program designed for non-native adult learners. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan, are interested in Japanese anime and culture, or have Japanese-speaking family or friends, this program is here to support you.

We hope this program will familiarize you with Japanese culture and enrich your understanding and communication.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Japanese Language Lessons Kelowna Spring 2025

Instructors

講師紹介

Kimiko Wilson (ウィルソン希美子)

Kimiko Sensei has completed the 420-hour course for Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language at ARC Academy in Tokyo.

She is also certified as a Japanese instructor, having passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test.
Her Japanese teaching experience spans over 15 years, including:

  • Japanese language teacher at Ninagawa Japanese Language Schools, Vancouver
  • Japanese language teacher at Vancouver School Boad Continuing Education, Vancouver
  • Japanese language teacher at ARC Academy Japanese Language School, Japan
  • Teaching Japanese to businesspersons at ANA and HITACHI, Japan
  • Japanese language teacher at Kelowna Japanese Language Society, Kelowna

Satomi Knudsen (カヌッドソン智美)

Konnichiwa! I have to say that helping people learning Japanese is my passion. I love being in a class with students and learning Japanese together.

Satomi started her career as a Japanese instructor in 1994. She had oparated a private Japanese school for local children in Abbotsford for over 15 years as a principal. She has been offering Japanese conversation courses at University of the Fraser Valley since 2014. She is a passionate Japanese instructor.

 

  • Japanese Language Instructor at Ninagawa Japanese Language School, Vancoucer
  • Japanese Language Instructor Trainer at Ninagawa Japanese Language School, Vancoucer
  • Japanese Language Instructor at Fraser Valley Japanese Language School, Abbotsford
  • Principal at Fraser Valley Japanese Language School, Abbotsford
  • Japanese Seminar Instructor at University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford

Schedule

Beginner 1 (In-person)

  • Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm
  • 1.5 hours / 8 sessions

Beginner 2

  • Coming up in September 2025

Beginner 3 (Online)

  • Wednesdays 6:30pm – 8:00pm
  • 1.5 hours / 8 sessions

Fees

Beginner 1 / 3

  • Lesson Fee $250 + Textbook $54

Location

Beginner 1

Kelowna Buddist Temple
(Google Maps)

1089 Borden Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6A7

Beginner 3
Online

Contact

News & Events

KJLS is always looking for new members.

KJLSはメンバー随時募集中です。

Let's connect through the Japanese culture!

日本語・日本文化を一緒に楽しもう!