Japanese: Beginner

Is This Course Right for You?

This language program is perfect if you:

• Have no prior experience and want a clear, guided learning path.
• Are restarting Mandarin from the basics to improve workplace or community communication.
• Learning Mandarin for travel, social events, or personal connections.
• Want a structured, practical approach with engaging live interaction.

What You’ll Learn (Beginner Japanese)

Foundations (A1.1)

• Introduce yourself and exchange basic greetings with correct etiquette.
• Describe your background and talk about your family.
• Use essential Japanese expressions in everyday scenarios.
• Read and write Hiragana and Katakana, recognising common words.
• Order food and express simple preferences confidently.

Elementary (A1.2)

• Describe your home, lifestyle, and daily routine.
• Talk about your schedule and make simple plans with others.
• Invite colleagues or friends out and respond appropriately.
• Discuss hobbies and free-time activities.
• Understand everyday written Japanese, such as signs, posters, and schedules.

Across both stages, you’ll build practical speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for real-life communication.

Real-World Scenarios

We focus on practical applications so you can use your new skills immediately. Key situations covered include:

• Meeting new people and making a great first impression.
• Talking about your life, home, and daily routine.
• Ordering food in cafés and restaurants.
• Making plans and arranging social events with ease.
• Discussing your hobbies and engaging in community conversations.

Course Structure & Delivery

• Format: 15 × 90-minute small-group, live online sessions (22.5 hours total).
• Progression: Step-by-step guidance moving from basic sounds to full, confident sentences using the trusted Marugoto curriculum.
• Practical Practice: Heavy emphasis on conversation-focused lessons and clear "can-do" communication outcomes for every session.
• Expert Guidance: Immediate feedback and tailored, real-time corrections from your dedicated instructor.

Entry Level

This course is built for complete beginners (A1.1). We build your foundation from the ground up, covering essential structures and practical phrases for daily interactions. No prior knowledge is required. To ensure you get the absolute most out of the program, we may conduct a short placement assessment if you have some previous experience, ensuring we start at the perfect level for you. You will feel supported every step of the way.

Assessment, Certification, and Next Steps

Enjoy ongoing feedback from your instructor to ensure rapid and consistent improvement. Your progress is tracked through practical tasks and active participation, utilizing our comprehensive digital materials. A final exam and a CEFR-aligned certificate are included upon successful completion of the program to validate your new skills.

Course Outcomes: After completing the course, you will notice a significant improvement in your daily interactions. You will feel much more comfortable using Japanese to handle simple conversations, easily understanding essential expressions, and participating in basic social and workplace exchanges without hesitation.

Graduates who prefer a more individualized learning approach can seamlessly continue their language journey by transitioning into our private 1:1 Japanese Programme.

  

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Terms and Conditions

• Refunds can be made up to 48 hours before the course starts. No refunds can be provided after this time.
• A minimum exam score of 70% is required for CEFR certificate issuance.
• In the case of only 2 student enrollments, the course will be converted to a semi-private format of 15 hours.