I would like to take Japanese language lessons. I reside in NYC and Miami Beach, Florida . I am starting a project where I need a working knowledge of the language. I look forward to your recommendations. Thank you. Best

Japan Society on E. 46th St. in NYC has lessons. Contact them for possibilities.

I second this suggestion. The Japan Society is a great resource for learning Japanese.

You could try a language-learning program. Japan Society might do language lessons. But I would call Asia Society or Japan Society directly and see what they recommend.