Translation guide
A short, concentrated educational program that covers a lot of material quickly.
A course that is condensed and fast-paced, often covering a semester's material in a few weeks.
A program focused on rapid skill acquisition, often with hands-on practice.
Used for intensive training in sports, skills, or professional development.
新入社員は2週間の集中トレーニングを受ける。
New employees undergo a two-week intensive training.
A rigorous academic course, often at a university, that covers a lot of content in a short period.
Direct loanword from English, commonly used in university settings for intensive language or subject courses.
大学のインテンシブコースでフランス語を学んだ。
I learned French in an intensive course at the university.
The most common and natural way to say 'intensive course'. It implies a concentrated series of lectures or lessons.
夏休みに日本語の集中講座を受講した。
I took an intensive Japanese course during summer vacation.
Similar to 集中講座, but uses the loanword 'course'. Slightly more modern feel.
この学校では夏に集中コースを開講している。
This school offers intensive courses in the summer.
Emphasizes the short-term nature of the intensive course. Often used in advertisements.
短期集中コースでTOEICのスコアが上がった。
My TOEIC score improved with the short-term intensive course.
More formal, often used in corporate or professional contexts for intensive training or workshops.
管理職向けの集中研修が来月行われる。
An intensive training for managers will be held next month.
Specifically refers to intensive lectures, often held during breaks at universities.
春休みに集中講義を取って単位を稼いだ。
I took an intensive lecture during spring break to earn credits.