Learn To Speak Japanese For Beginners

Take the first step in learning Japanese for beginners. Gain fluency in speaking, reading, and writing with expert guidance. Begin today! Read more.

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6517 STUDENTS
4h 45m
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6517
Course Skill Level
Beginner
Time Estimate
4h 45m

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About This Course

What You’ll Learn:

  • Fundamentals of Japanese: Establish a solid foundation in the Japanese writing system and learn essential words and phrases with guidance from experienced language instructors.
  • Speaking in Japanese: Gain confidence and fluency in conversational Japanese through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, designed by experts in language acquisition.
  • Japanese Alphabet: Master the hiragana and katakana writing systems, the fundamental building blocks of Japanese, and learn the best way to learn Japanese effectively.
  • Understanding Japanese Culture: Deepen your understanding of Japanese customs, traditions, and social etiquette to foster meaningful connections with native speakers.
  • Making Japanese Friends: Learn effective communication strategies for building relationships with native Japanese speakers and immersing yourself in authentic cultural experiences.
  • Kanji Characters: Explore the fascinating world of kanji characters and how to read Japanese, with expert guidance on their role in Japanese writing and communication.
  • Learning a Language as an English Speaker: Overcome challenges unique to English speakers with tailored strategies that leverage your existing language skills for accelerated progress.
  • Practical Exercises: Apply what you’ve learned through engaging exercises, role-plays, and interactive activities crafted to build practical skills for real-world use.

Are you ready to begin your journey to learning Japanese for beginners?

Whether your goal is to explore the language for personal enjoyment or to enhance your professional opportunities, this comprehensive course is designed with you in mind. Our curriculum, created by experienced language educators, takes a well-rounded approach to learning Japanese—covering grammar, speaking, writing, and reading.

Don’t wait, elevate! Discover my courses and start your transformation today.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to navigate real-world situations and hold meaningful conversations with native Japanese speakers. Taught by experts, this course ensures a trustworthy and reliable path to language mastery. If you’re curious about learning Japanese for beginners, this is the perfect starting point!

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the rich world of the Japanese language and culture. Start learning today and open doors to new connections, experiences, and opportunities.

About the Instructor:

Fujitani

Certified Japanese language instructor with 2+ years of teaching experience. Her fun, interactive lessons have helped learners from China, France, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and so on.

Her cheerful smile, her sense of humor, and the dedication she has towards her students makes her one of the best teachers you could ever ask for!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Fundamentals
Lecture 1 - Before You Begin 00:00:00
Downloadable Course Resources 00:00:00
Lecture 2 - The One Thing You Should Take Advantage Of 00:00:00
Lecture 3 - Studying Vocabulary 00:00:00
Lecture 4 - Studying The 46 Hiragana Characters 00:00:00
Lecture 5 - Probably The Most Important Lessons In This Course 00:00:00
Lecture 6 - Hitoyasumi, Because Studying Can Be Tiring 00:00:00
Section 2 - Hajimemashite
Lecture 7 - Hajimemashite 00:00:00
Lecture 8 - May I Have Your Name? 00:00:00
Lecture 9 - Vocabulary: Nationality 00:00:00
Lecture 10 - My Nationality 00:00:00
Lecture 11 - Your Country Is...? 00:00:00
Lecture 12 - Vocabulary: Occupation 00:00:00
Lecture 13 - My Occupation Step 1 00:00:00
Lecture 14 - My Occupation Step 2 00:00:00
Lecture 15 - What's Your Occupation? 00:00:00
Lecture 16 - Grammar: What Is "wa" And "desu" 00:00:00
Lecture 17 - Yes And No 00:00:00
Lecture 18 - Hiragana Practice: A, I, U, E, O 00:00:00
Lecture 19 - Hiragana Reading: A, I, U, E, O 00:00:00
Lecture 20 - Hitoyasumi: Names In Japan 00:00:00
Section 3 - Using Numbers
Lecture 21 - Numbers 1 - 10 00:00:00
Lecture 22 - Numbers 11 - 99 00:00:00
Lecture 23 - Describing Age 00:00:00
Lecture 24 - My Age 00:00:00
Lecture 25 - Hiragana Practice: Ka, Ki, Ku, Ke, Ko 00:00:00
Lecture 26 - Hiragana Reading: Ka, Ki, Ku, Ke, Ko 00:00:00
Section 4 - Dates And Birthdays
Lecture 27 - Months 00:00:00
Lecture 28 - Days Of The Month Part 1 00:00:00
Lecture 29 - Days Of The Month Part 2 00:00:00
Lecture 30 - My Birthday 00:00:00
Lecture 31 - When's Your Birthday? 00:00:00
Lecture 32 - Grammar: An Introduction To Particles And A Review Of 'No' 00:00:00
Lecture 33 - Grammar: A Question On... Questions 00:00:00
Lecture 34 - Activity: Guess Who? 00:00:00
Lecture 35 - Hiragana Practice: Sa, Shi, Su, Se, So 00:00:00
Lecture 36 - Hiragana Reading: Sa, Shi, Su, Se, So 00:00:00
Section 5 - Getting To Know You
Lecture 37 - Vocabulary: Hobbies 00:00:00
Lecture 38 - My Hobby Is... 00:00:00
Lecture 39 - I Actually Have More Than One Hobby! 00:00:00
Lecture 40 - What's Your Hobby? 00:00:00
Lecture 41 - Hiragana Practice: Ta, Chi, Tsu, Te, To 00:00:00
Lecture 42 - Hiragana Reading: Ta, Chi, Tsu, Te, To 00:00:00
Lecture 43 - Hitoyasumi: The Secrets To Bowing 00:00:00
Section 6 - Places Places Places!
Lecture 44 - Vocabulary: Places 00:00:00
Lecture 45 - The Museum Is Here 00:00:00
Lecture 46 - Where? 00:00:00
Lecture 47 - To Be Polite... 00:00:00
Lecture 48 - Hiragana Practice: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No 00:00:00
Lecture 49 - Hiragana Practice: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No 00:00:00
Section 7 - Inside A Department Store
Lecture 50 - Vocabulary: Department Store 00:00:00
Lecture 51 - Floor Names 00:00:00
Lecture 52 - Cameras Are On The 3rd Floor 00:00:00
Lecture 53 - What Floor? 00:00:00
Lecture 54 - Hiragana Practice: Ha, Hi, Fu, He, Ho 00:00:00
Lecture 55 - Hiragana Practice: Ha, Hi, Fu, He, Ho 00:00:00
Section 8 - Describing Objects
Lecture 56 - This Is A Camera 00:00:00
Lecture 57 - What Is This? 00:00:00
Lecture 58 - It's Not Just A Camera, It's A Camera By Canon 00:00:00
Lecture 59 - What Brand Is This? Where Was It Made? 00:00:00
Lecture 60 - This Is A Camera By Canon vs This Camera Is A Camera Made By Canon 00:00:00
Lecture 61 - Hiragana Practice: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo 00:00:00
Lecture 62 - Hiragana Reading: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo 00:00:00
Section 9 - Shopping!
Lecture 63 - Numbers 100-9999 00:00:00
Lecture 64 - Numbers 10000+ 00:00:00
Lecture 65 - Prices 00:00:00
Lecture 66 - How Much Is This? 00:00:00
Lecture 67 - Please, Give Me This! 00:00:00
Lecture 68 - Conversation Practice - Practice Shopping In Japanese! 00:00:00
Lecture 69 - Please, Give Me This Also! 00:00:00
Lecture 70 - Conversation Practice - Practice Shopping In Japanese Part 2! 00:00:00
Lecture 71 - Grammar: Two New Particles, "wo" And "mo" 00:00:00
Lecture 72 - Hmm... I Guess I'm Not Going To Buy This 00:00:00
Lecture 73 - Activity: At A Japanese Department Store 00:00:00
Lecture 74 - Hiragana Practice: Ya, Yu, Yo 00:00:00
Lecture 75 - Hiragana Reading: Ya, Yu, Yo 00:00:00
Section 10 - At A Cafe
Lecture 76 - Vocabulary: Cafe 00:00:00
Lecture 77 - 1 Coffee, 2 Coffees, 3 Coffees... 00:00:00
Lecture 78 - Making Your Order 00:00:00
Lecture 79 - Hiragana Practice: Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro 00:00:00
Lecture 80 - Hiragana Reading: Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro 00:00:00
Lecture 81: Hitoyasumi: Eating In Japan 00:00:00
Section 11 - Languages
Lecture 82 - This Is 'Camera' In Japanese 00:00:00
Lecture 83 - Activity: Show Off Your Language Skills! 00:00:00
Lecture 84 - How Do You Say "Water" In Japanese 00:00:00
Lecture 85 - Activity: Ask For Translations! 00:00:00
Lecture 86: Hiragana Practice: Wa, Wo, N 00:00:00
Lecture 87: Hiragana Reading: Wa, Wo, N 00:00:00

About This Course

What You’ll Learn:

  • Fundamentals of Japanese: Establish a solid foundation in the Japanese writing system and learn essential words and phrases with guidance from experienced language instructors.
  • Speaking in Japanese: Gain confidence and fluency in conversational Japanese through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, designed by experts in language acquisition.
  • Japanese Alphabet: Master the hiragana and katakana writing systems, the fundamental building blocks of Japanese, and learn the best way to learn Japanese effectively.
  • Understanding Japanese Culture: Deepen your understanding of Japanese customs, traditions, and social etiquette to foster meaningful connections with native speakers.
  • Making Japanese Friends: Learn effective communication strategies for building relationships with native Japanese speakers and immersing yourself in authentic cultural experiences.
  • Kanji Characters: Explore the fascinating world of kanji characters and how to read Japanese, with expert guidance on their role in Japanese writing and communication.
  • Learning a Language as an English Speaker: Overcome challenges unique to English speakers with tailored strategies that leverage your existing language skills for accelerated progress.
  • Practical Exercises: Apply what you’ve learned through engaging exercises, role-plays, and interactive activities crafted to build practical skills for real-world use.

Are you ready to begin your journey to learning Japanese for beginners?

Whether your goal is to explore the language for personal enjoyment or to enhance your professional opportunities, this comprehensive course is designed with you in mind. Our curriculum, created by experienced language educators, takes a well-rounded approach to learning Japanese—covering grammar, speaking, writing, and reading.

Don’t wait, elevate! Discover my courses and start your transformation today.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this course, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to navigate real-world situations and hold meaningful conversations with native Japanese speakers. Taught by experts, this course ensures a trustworthy and reliable path to language mastery. If you’re curious about learning Japanese for beginners, this is the perfect starting point!

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the rich world of the Japanese language and culture. Start learning today and open doors to new connections, experiences, and opportunities.

About the Instructor:

Fujitani

Certified Japanese language instructor with 2+ years of teaching experience. Her fun, interactive lessons have helped learners from China, France, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, and so on.

Her cheerful smile, her sense of humor, and the dedication she has towards her students makes her one of the best teachers you could ever ask for!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Fundamentals
Lecture 1 - Before You Begin 00:00:00
Downloadable Course Resources 00:00:00
Lecture 2 - The One Thing You Should Take Advantage Of 00:00:00
Lecture 3 - Studying Vocabulary 00:00:00
Lecture 4 - Studying The 46 Hiragana Characters 00:00:00
Lecture 5 - Probably The Most Important Lessons In This Course 00:00:00
Lecture 6 - Hitoyasumi, Because Studying Can Be Tiring 00:00:00
Section 2 - Hajimemashite
Lecture 7 - Hajimemashite 00:00:00
Lecture 8 - May I Have Your Name? 00:00:00
Lecture 9 - Vocabulary: Nationality 00:00:00
Lecture 10 - My Nationality 00:00:00
Lecture 11 - Your Country Is...? 00:00:00
Lecture 12 - Vocabulary: Occupation 00:00:00
Lecture 13 - My Occupation Step 1 00:00:00
Lecture 14 - My Occupation Step 2 00:00:00
Lecture 15 - What's Your Occupation? 00:00:00
Lecture 16 - Grammar: What Is "wa" And "desu" 00:00:00
Lecture 17 - Yes And No 00:00:00
Lecture 18 - Hiragana Practice: A, I, U, E, O 00:00:00
Lecture 19 - Hiragana Reading: A, I, U, E, O 00:00:00
Lecture 20 - Hitoyasumi: Names In Japan 00:00:00
Section 3 - Using Numbers
Lecture 21 - Numbers 1 - 10 00:00:00
Lecture 22 - Numbers 11 - 99 00:00:00
Lecture 23 - Describing Age 00:00:00
Lecture 24 - My Age 00:00:00
Lecture 25 - Hiragana Practice: Ka, Ki, Ku, Ke, Ko 00:00:00
Lecture 26 - Hiragana Reading: Ka, Ki, Ku, Ke, Ko 00:00:00
Section 4 - Dates And Birthdays
Lecture 27 - Months 00:00:00
Lecture 28 - Days Of The Month Part 1 00:00:00
Lecture 29 - Days Of The Month Part 2 00:00:00
Lecture 30 - My Birthday 00:00:00
Lecture 31 - When's Your Birthday? 00:00:00
Lecture 32 - Grammar: An Introduction To Particles And A Review Of 'No' 00:00:00
Lecture 33 - Grammar: A Question On... Questions 00:00:00
Lecture 34 - Activity: Guess Who? 00:00:00
Lecture 35 - Hiragana Practice: Sa, Shi, Su, Se, So 00:00:00
Lecture 36 - Hiragana Reading: Sa, Shi, Su, Se, So 00:00:00
Section 5 - Getting To Know You
Lecture 37 - Vocabulary: Hobbies 00:00:00
Lecture 38 - My Hobby Is... 00:00:00
Lecture 39 - I Actually Have More Than One Hobby! 00:00:00
Lecture 40 - What's Your Hobby? 00:00:00
Lecture 41 - Hiragana Practice: Ta, Chi, Tsu, Te, To 00:00:00
Lecture 42 - Hiragana Reading: Ta, Chi, Tsu, Te, To 00:00:00
Lecture 43 - Hitoyasumi: The Secrets To Bowing 00:00:00
Section 6 - Places Places Places!
Lecture 44 - Vocabulary: Places 00:00:00
Lecture 45 - The Museum Is Here 00:00:00
Lecture 46 - Where? 00:00:00
Lecture 47 - To Be Polite... 00:00:00
Lecture 48 - Hiragana Practice: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No 00:00:00
Lecture 49 - Hiragana Practice: Na, Ni, Nu, Ne, No 00:00:00
Section 7 - Inside A Department Store
Lecture 50 - Vocabulary: Department Store 00:00:00
Lecture 51 - Floor Names 00:00:00
Lecture 52 - Cameras Are On The 3rd Floor 00:00:00
Lecture 53 - What Floor? 00:00:00
Lecture 54 - Hiragana Practice: Ha, Hi, Fu, He, Ho 00:00:00
Lecture 55 - Hiragana Practice: Ha, Hi, Fu, He, Ho 00:00:00
Section 8 - Describing Objects
Lecture 56 - This Is A Camera 00:00:00
Lecture 57 - What Is This? 00:00:00
Lecture 58 - It's Not Just A Camera, It's A Camera By Canon 00:00:00
Lecture 59 - What Brand Is This? Where Was It Made? 00:00:00
Lecture 60 - This Is A Camera By Canon vs This Camera Is A Camera Made By Canon 00:00:00
Lecture 61 - Hiragana Practice: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo 00:00:00
Lecture 62 - Hiragana Reading: Ma, Mi, Mu, Me, Mo 00:00:00
Section 9 - Shopping!
Lecture 63 - Numbers 100-9999 00:00:00
Lecture 64 - Numbers 10000+ 00:00:00
Lecture 65 - Prices 00:00:00
Lecture 66 - How Much Is This? 00:00:00
Lecture 67 - Please, Give Me This! 00:00:00
Lecture 68 - Conversation Practice - Practice Shopping In Japanese! 00:00:00
Lecture 69 - Please, Give Me This Also! 00:00:00
Lecture 70 - Conversation Practice - Practice Shopping In Japanese Part 2! 00:00:00
Lecture 71 - Grammar: Two New Particles, "wo" And "mo" 00:00:00
Lecture 72 - Hmm... I Guess I'm Not Going To Buy This 00:00:00
Lecture 73 - Activity: At A Japanese Department Store 00:00:00
Lecture 74 - Hiragana Practice: Ya, Yu, Yo 00:00:00
Lecture 75 - Hiragana Reading: Ya, Yu, Yo 00:00:00
Section 10 - At A Cafe
Lecture 76 - Vocabulary: Cafe 00:00:00
Lecture 77 - 1 Coffee, 2 Coffees, 3 Coffees... 00:00:00
Lecture 78 - Making Your Order 00:00:00
Lecture 79 - Hiragana Practice: Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro 00:00:00
Lecture 80 - Hiragana Reading: Ra, Ri, Ru, Re, Ro 00:00:00
Lecture 81: Hitoyasumi: Eating In Japan 00:00:00
Section 11 - Languages
Lecture 82 - This Is 'Camera' In Japanese 00:00:00
Lecture 83 - Activity: Show Off Your Language Skills! 00:00:00
Lecture 84 - How Do You Say "Water" In Japanese 00:00:00
Lecture 85 - Activity: Ask For Translations! 00:00:00
Lecture 86: Hiragana Practice: Wa, Wo, N 00:00:00
Lecture 87: Hiragana Reading: Wa, Wo, N 00:00:00

Course Review

4.8

4.8
14 Ratings
  1. Skill Success
    Stephanie Morris March 17, 2018 at 12:12 PM

    Great course!

    5.0

    I loved this course. So easy to follow. I’m looking forward to trying out my new skills in Japan.

  2. Skill Success

    Its great

    5.0

    I used these lessons in combination with other materials. The videos in this course were simple and clear. It is crucial to hear the correct pronunciation of terms, which she provides. Also these has been the best source I’ve found for learning grammar.

  3. Skill Success
    Allic Ashcraft July 13, 2017 at 16:47 PM

    highly recommend it

    5.0

    This course is very easy to understand and use, I highly recommend it for beginners.

  4. Skill Success

    Great for starters to explore Japanese language

    5.0

    Easy to follow, gave a basic foundation to learn more.

  5. Skill Success

    5.0

    Amazing course. I highly recommend this to anyone who wishes to learn any language

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