You’ve successfully completed Level 1 if you can read and write Hiragana and Katakana. The learning package "Hiragana & Katakana" focuses on exactly that.

In the "Japanese: The Basics" package, you also learn Hiragana and Katakana, but you’ll additionally study basic grammar and vocabulary. This gives you a strong foundation to either continue to Level 2 or to prepare for a trip to Japan, for example.

So, to summarize:

• Hiragana & Katakana Package: Learn to read and write quickly to gain the essential knowledge needed to move on to Level 2.
• Japanese: The Basics Package: Take more time to study independently first, so that in addition to reading and writing, you’ll have a stronger overall foundation when you decide to start Level 2.