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Simul Academy offers regular courses in English, Chinese, and French, beginning each April and October.
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Regular Courses: English |
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Practical English Programs
Classes are offered at seven different levels, teaching all-round, practical communication skills. |
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Professional-level Courses
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Interpreter Training Courses
These courses train interpreters to the high level required in today's fast-globalizing world, applying Simul's unparalleled expertise. More than two-thirds of Simul International interpreters are graduates of Simul Academy. |
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Translator Training Courses
These courses are practical courses taught by front-line translators. These courses hone not only language ability, but also research and writing skills.
Simul Academy also offers a Japanese-to-English translation course for native speakers of English.
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Themes and Skills Courses
These courses help students sharpen a particular skill or develop the ability to actively participate in discussions in English on certain themes. |
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Business Skills Courses
These courses teach the business skills and know-how needed to rapidly and effectively put English skills to use in the workplace. |
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Regular Courses: Chinese |
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Interpreter Training Course
Established with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this course was Japan's first professional-level training program for Chinese interpreting. More than 2,000 students have now completed the course, and most of them are active at the very forefront of Japan-China relations. |
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Practical Chinese Program
This program teaches all-round practical Chinese communication skills. |
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Chinese Media Broadcasts Program
This course develops students' ability to understand and discuss the content of Chinese media broadcasts. |
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Translation Program
This program teaches practical Chinese translation skills, demand for which is increasing as business between Japan and China expands. |
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Regular Courses: French |
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Interpreter Training Course
This course is taught by first-class interpreters using recordings from actual conferences as training material. A variety of levels are offered to suit all students from those escorting tour groups to those wishing to become top-level conference interpreters. |
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Advanced French for Interpreting
This course offers training in listening, analysis, and speedy oral expression to prepare students for interpreter training courses. |
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French Translation Program
This program offers all-round training in translation skills and develops students' ability to analyze texts and acquire the specialized knowledge required for translation. |
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* In addition to the regular courses beginning each April and October, short courses, such as intensive programs in English and Chinese, are available in the summer and winter months. |
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