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Japanese & Korean Classes
Online in Chennai

Chennai is the "Detroit of Asia" - home to automotive giants like Hyundai, Renault, Nissan, BMW, and Daimler. If you work in or around the Oragadam-Sriperumbudur automotive corridor, or coordinate with the massive East Asian supply chain, Japanese or Korean is the career language you cannot afford to ignore.

Live Online Classes Highly Qualified Trainers HSK, JLPT & TOPIK Certification Pathway Business Culture & Workplace Etiquette Ideal for IT, Automotive & Manufacturing Sectors
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🌐 Live online classes · JLPT & TOPIK certification pathways · Evening batches for busy professionals

The Chennai Opportunity

Why Japanese and Korean Language Skills Are Your Next Career Accelerator

Chennai’s automotive belt around Sriperumbudur and Oragadam is one of India’s most important manufacturing clusters, with major operations such as Hyundai and Renault-Nissan, supported by a large network of Indian, Japanese, Korean and global automotive suppliers.

For engineers, technicians, quality professionals, purchase teams, project coordinators and managers working with Japanese or Korean companies, language ability can be a serious advantage. It helps in supplier communication, plant visits, documentation, meetings, audits, customer coordination and cross-border projects. In many roles, Japanese or Korean is not just an added skill — it can become the reason a professional is considered for liaison roles, multinational teams and overseas-facing opportunities.

The Oriental Dialogue offers live, structured Japanese and Korean classes online, taught by experienced faculty from Pune. The classes are designed for working professionals and can be planned around demanding work schedules, including automotive and manufacturing shift patterns.

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30 hrs
Foundation Level - conversational Mandarin basics
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Courses for Chennai Professionals

Japanese. Korean. Mandarin. 100% Online.

We’ve aligned our language programs with the exact demands of the industry. With specialized courses in Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin, our courses are built for professionals looking to step up in multinational teams.

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Japanese Language — Automotive Track

For Toyota, Nissan, Renault-Nissan, and Japanese Tier-1 supplier professionals in Chennai

  • Functional vocabulary from Day 1 - greetings, cultural etiquette, navigation, pricing, ordering vegetarian food.
  • Quick Course Overview for Foundation Level: · Cultural Intelligence (Key business concepts, Major economic cities, Japanese writing scripts), · Professional Introductions: (Formal bowing etiquette, Polite self-introductions, Essential workplace greetings), · Clear Communication: (Core grammar particles, Polite verb forms) · Logistics and Navigation: (Managing business schedules, Numbers and counters, Navigating office directions), · Business Transactions: (Making polite requests,Handling payment methods)
  • Start with Hiragana and Kanji
  • JLPT certification preparation
  • Live online - attend from anywhere
  • Multiple batch options: morning, evening, and weekend batches
  • Verifiable badge for LinkedIn and certificate on completion of each level
Course structure: [ Foundation (30 hrs · ₹11,800) → Level 1 (60 hrs · ₹16,520) → Level 2 (60 hrs · ₹16,520)] [for JLPT N5] → JLPT N4 → JLPT N3 → JLPT N2 → JLPT N1
₹11,800
Foundation · 30 hours · Incl. 18% GST
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🇰🇷 Korean - Foundation Level

30 hours - Rs.11,800 - Free Demo Session

  • Foundation + TOPIK I → TOPIK II pathway
  • Conversational Korean
  • Weekend, Evening and Morning Batches available

    • 🇨🇳 Mandarin — Chinese Components Track

    30 hours - Rs.11,800 - Free Demo Session

  • Foundation + HSK 1→6 certified pathway
  • Conversational Mandarin
  • Professional & Business Vocabulary
  • Weekend, Evening or Morning Batches available

    • Corporate Training Available: We offer group training programmes for corporate teams. Custom schedules, customized industry vocabulary modules, and GST invoicing. Explore corporate training →

    The Oriental Dialogue Advantage

    Experience Pune's Leading Language Academy for Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

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    ️ Loved & Recommended

    The Oriental Dialogue is Pune's leading East Asian language institute - 4.9 stars, 186+ reviews, thousands of students trained. Experience our online classes in Chennai and across Tamilnadu.

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    Practical Curriculum

    We don't teach grammar in isolation. From Day 1, you learn practical conversational vocabulary and grammar to build relationships in Mandarin, Japanese or Korean.

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    Built for busy Professionals

    Early morning (6–8 AM), late evening (8–10 PM), and weekend batches are available. Learn without disrupting your work hours!

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    Verified Online Badge

    We issue verified digital badges that you can link to your professional LinkedIn page and other profiles to highlight your new skill.

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    Course Completion Certificate

    Our level-based certificates can add value to your to your resume, credibility with your clients.

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    Complete Learning Resource Access

    Students get drive access with class PPTs, textbook copies, extra practice material, audio files, video files, online flashcards and quizzes.

    What We Offer

    What you get with The Oriental Dialogue

    What Learners Usually Worry AboutHow The Oriental Dialogue's Foundation Level Helps
    “I don’t know if I will enjoy learning this language.”✓ Start with a practical 30-hour Foundation Level in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese or Korean before committing to a longer program.
    “I don’t have full days to spend learning a language.”✓ Our batches are designed for students, professionals and busy learners who want to learn alongside college, work, business or family responsibilities.
    “Certification courses feel too intense at the beginning.”✓We focus first on building love for the language, comfort with sounds, basic sentence formation, communication and cultural understanding.
    “I want to learn the language, not just prepare for an exam.”✓ The course helps you understand, speak, read basics, make small sentences and communicate in simple real-life situations.
    Will I be able to actually speak anything?”✓ Yes. You learn greetings, introductions, simple questions, everyday responses and basic conversations useful for travel, study and work.
    “I may need the language for business or travel.”✓ We include basic business vocabulary related to greetings, buying, selling, money, travel, meetings and workplace interaction.
    “I want to understand the culture too.”✓ Language is taught along with cultural context, etiquette, communication style and real-world usage in China, Japan or Korea.
    “Will I get an International Certification like HSK, JLPT or TOPIK?”✓ The Foundation Level itself is not an international certification exam course. It is designed to build a strong base in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese or Korean first. After this level, our next levels guide you towards international certification exams such as HSK for Mandarin Chinese, JLPT for Japanese and TOPIK for Korean, with much better confidence and understanding.
    “What if I miss a class?”✓ Our trainers support missed sessions by joining early before the next class or staying back after class to help you catch up.
    “Will I get enough practice material?”✓ Students get drive access with class PPTs, textbook copies, extra practice material, audio files, video files, online flashcards and quizzes.
    “What happens after Foundation Level?”✓ You can move to higher levels like Level 1 and Level 2 that prepare you for international certification exams such as HSK, JLPT or TOPIK with a much stronger base.
    “Can language learning help my career?”✓ Since we conduct corporate trainings and are connected with HR circles, relevant language-related opportunities are shared in our internal student groups.

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    FAQs

    Questions from Chennai professionals

    Which is more valuable for Chennai - Japanese or Korean?
    Japanese, Mandarin and Korean are valuable for Chennai’s automotive, IT and manufacturing professionals. Japanese may have wider applicability across Japan-linked companies, suppliers and engineering teams in Tamil Nadu, while Korean is especially relevant for professionals working with Hyundai or Korea-linked vendors and teams. Chinese companies also have a strong presence around Chennai. If you work with a Japanese company, Japanese clients or Japanese suppliers, start with Japanese. If your role connects with Hyundai or Korean stakeholders, Korean may be the better first choice. If you are unsure, send us a message on Whatsapp and we will help assess your employer, role and career goals before recommending the right language path.
    Do you offer batches that work around shift timings?
    Yes. We specifically accommodate shift timings with batches, and we generally schedule morning batches at 7:00–8:30 AM (pre-shift), 7:30–10:00 PM (post-shift), and Saturday/Sunday morning/ afternoon options. One-to-one sessions can be scheduled at any time.
    Can my company pay for my course fees through their L&D budget?
    Yes. We issue GST-compliant invoices that are accepted by corporate L&D departments. Many of our students have their fees fully reimbursed by their employers under language upskilling budgets.
    What JLPT level do I need for a Japan posting?
    Most Japanese companies require JLPT N3 for a formal Japan posting or liaison role, though N4 can get you into department-level work. Our course pathway takes you from Foundation → N5 → N4 → N3, which is typically 2.5. to 3 years for a working professional.

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