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At the Vargas Intercultural Institute, we cultivate confident speakers and offer exclusive access to language and culture. Our programs are designed to immerse students in authentic experiences, combining practical communication with cultural sophistication.
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Our Offerings:
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Japanese Language Classes: From beginner to advanced, for high school and adult learners, focused on real-world conversation and fluency.
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Cultural Workshops & Community Events: Curated experiences to explore traditions, etiquette, and cultural nuances while practicing your language skills.
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Summer Intensive Programs: Short-term, immersive courses with expanded contact hours for accelerated learning and mastery.
Many students matriculate into our program to enjoy anime without subtitles, yet they remain for something far more distinguished.
In our intimate classrooms, each learner receives bespoke guidance, developing language mastery, cultural insight, and a cultivated poise. Beyond the classroom, they nurture a love of lifelong learning, refined social grace, and the ability to bridge communication across cultures.
Every lesson enhances their academic, social, and professional endeavors alike. Curiosity evolves into competence, shaping exceptional growth both within and beyond the classroom.
Winter Semester - 2026
Japanese Level 1
Course for Youth (Ages 13 - 18)
For students with little to no background in Japanese.
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Meeting Schedule:
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Mondays & Thursdays from 3:00–5:00 PM
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Can't make it to class on time? No problem.
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​Email us at info@pactoffaith.org for details.​
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6-Week Semester Start Date:
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January 26th - March 5th, 2026
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Tuition:
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$500 for the 6-week semester​
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$250 deposit required to start​
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Flexible payment plans available!
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Weekly Payment Plan: Pay as little as $50/week for 6 weeks upon payment of the $250 deposit!​​​​​​​​​​​
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What you’ll learn:
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Conversational Japanese greetings, introductions, and daily expressions
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Core vocabulary and sentence structures for simple conversations
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Pronunciation and listening skills
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Reading and writing hiragana and katakana, plus a few essential kanji
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How to ask and answer questions in everyday situations
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Launching This Spring
Japanese Level 1
Course for Adults
​Classes begin in March 2026.
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Jump into speaking Japanese from day one. This course focuses on practical conversation while introducing essential grammar, vocabulary, and writing systems (hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji).
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What you’ll learn:
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Basic greetings, self-introductions, and everyday expressions
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Simple conversations for travel, shopping, and social situations
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Core vocabulary and grammar for practical communication
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Reading and writing hiragana and katakana
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Polite expressions and cultural tips for real-life interactions
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For adult learners with little-to-no background in Japanese.
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