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Japanese: The Basics

Japanese: The Basics

Master the foundations of Japanese at your own pace.

"Japanese: The Basics" is a self-study course designed for beginners who want to confidently start reading, writing, and speaking Japanese. Through a structured and comprehensive curriculum, you will build a solid understanding of Japanese script, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

With detailed lessons, targeted exercises, and lifelong access to materials, you’ll go from absolute beginner to capable communicator, one lesson at a time.

What’s included:

  • 25+ lessons across three main learning pillars: script & pronunciation, vocabulary & expressions, and grammar

  • Practice lessons after every major section to solidify your knowledge

  • Worksheets, examples, and audio material

  • Unlimited access via our online learning environment

 

Lesson overview

Category Lessons
Japanese Script & Pronunciation Getting Started with Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
Learning Hiragana: Sounds and Structure
PRACTICE: Hiragana & Pronunciation
Katakana
PRACTICE: Katakana
Kanji
PRACTICE: Kanji
Words and Expressions Introduction: Words and Expressions
Greetings & Expressions
Introducing Yourself
Months & Days of the Week
Numbers & Telling Time
Directions
Colors
Family & Friends
Food & Drinks
PRACTICE: Words and Expressions
Grammar Introduction
"X is Y" & です
Formal & Informal
Particles
Asking Questions
Verb Conjugation
Counting
PRACTICE: Grammar
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Run by a team of Japanese teachers and tutors. Gain real skills from day one.

Small groups of max 8 students. Learn together, with room for personal focus.

Japanese: The Basics

Japanese: The Basics

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I recommend these lessons! After my lessons, I booked a trip to Japan. Next year I'll take the N5 test! (Translated from Dutch)

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Clear instructions, nice lessons!

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Perfect! Emma is very patient and goes through the book step by step. E enjoyed many lessons! (Translated from Dutch)

Japanese: The Basics

Master the foundations of Japanese at your own pace.

"Japanese: The Basics" is a self-study course designed for beginners who want to confidently start reading, writing, and speaking Japanese. Through a structured and comprehensive curriculum, you will build a solid understanding of Japanese script, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

With detailed lessons, targeted exercises, and lifelong access to materials, you’ll go from absolute beginner to capable communicator, one lesson at a time.

What’s included:

  • 25+ lessons across three main learning pillars: script & pronunciation, vocabulary & expressions, and grammar

  • Practice lessons after every major section to solidify your knowledge

  • Worksheets, examples, and audio material

  • Unlimited access via our online learning environment

 

Lesson overview

Category Lessons
Japanese Script & Pronunciation Getting Started with Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji
Learning Hiragana: Sounds and Structure
PRACTICE: Hiragana & Pronunciation
Katakana
PRACTICE: Katakana
Kanji
PRACTICE: Kanji
Words and Expressions Introduction: Words and Expressions
Greetings & Expressions
Introducing Yourself
Months & Days of the Week
Numbers & Telling Time
Directions
Colors
Family & Friends
Food & Drinks
PRACTICE: Words and Expressions
Grammar Introduction
"X is Y" & です
Formal & Informal
Particles
Asking Questions
Verb Conjugation
Counting
PRACTICE: Grammar
Language

English, Dutch