Japanese language network

The Japanese Language Network is one of many organizations and institutions put up to help foreigners orient themselves with the Japanese language. The Japanese language volunteers not only teach the Japanese language in classes, they also teach about Japanese customs and traditions and daily living.

The Japanese volunteer language classes offer different types of courses, depending on the need of the students. Volunteer groups also offer activities other than lessons, like workshops and international get-togethers.

Japanese volunteer classes are different from Japanese language schools, though. Japanese language schools are for those who want to study the language efficiently. The teachers are professional and licensed and the students study in a classroom.

The Tokyo Nihongo Volunteer Network is also part of the Japanese Language Network. They have around 150 groups in the Tokyo area, ranging from a few members to members in the hundreds. It was established on October 6, 1993.
The Tokyo Nihongo Volunteer Network has many activities aside from teaching Japanese language classes. They also give lectures, workshops, and seminars, publish the “Nihongo Volunteer Classroom Guide”, a guide for people who want to learn or teach Japanese close to home or work, and also keep a counseling desk.

The Tokyo Nihongo Volunteer Network also keeps a Nihongo Class Guide to those who are searching for their volunteer groups in any city:

http://www.tnvn.jp/data/index_en.cgi

Although their search guide has not been updated since November 1999, interested people can contact the members directly or the network at this address:

Tokyo Nihongo Volunteer Network (TNVN)
Address: c/o Tokyo Volunteer Shimin Katsudo Center
1-1, Kagurakashi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0823
Mailbox No.4
Fax: 03-3235-0050