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Free online Japanese taster courses on eSgoil - Block 3 begins next week!

News Date: 26 February 2026
News Source: University of Edinburgh

This is the final call for registration for Block 3 of the free online Japanese language courses for secondary schools in Scotland.

Block 3 courses commence 4 March and are delivered on eSgoil in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and Japan Foundation.

Visit the eSgoil website to register.

Course

Day

Time

Start Date

Duration

Beginner 1 (Contents: self introduction, hobbies, weekend activities, talk about favourite food, ordering food at a fast food restaurant)

Wednesdays

3:45pm - 4:45pm

4th March 2026

4 Weeks

Beginner 2 (Same as Beginner 1)

Wednesdays

4:45pm - 5:45pm

4th March 2026

4 Weeks

Continuation Course 1 (Contents: Time, days of the week, birthday, ideal for those who completed Beginner in a last Block)

Wednesdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm

4th March 2026

4 Weeks

Continuation 2 (My hometown: new contents and ideal for those who took the Continuation course in the past)

Thursdays

4:00pm - 5:00pm

5th March 2026

4 Weeks

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