Who This Course Is For 🎯
This course is perfect if you are:
- A complete beginner and want a gentle, structured introduction to Japanese
- Someone who wants to start speaking, not just memorize words
- A learner who prefers clear, step-by-step explanations
- Someone who has tried apps or textbooks but still feels unsure how Japanese works
- Interested in Japanese culture and communication with Japanese people
- Someone who wants to build a solid foundation before moving on to grammar or conversation courses
This course will guide you clearly and warmly from the very first lesson.
What You Will Be Able to Do ✨
By the end of Japanese 1: Basic Foundation (1), you will confidently:
- Pronounce Japanese naturally and clearly
- Use essential daily expressions used by native speakers
- Introduce yourself with key vocabulary and simple sentence patterns
- Talk about your nationality and basic personal information
- Ask and answer basic yes/no questions
- Connect simple sentences to describe yourself
- Use the particles の (no) and も (mo) correctly
- Express negative statements using じゃない (ja nai)
- Talk about your hobbies using the structure こと (koto)
You’ll build a strong foundation for all your future Japanese learning. 🌱
Meet Yuko Sensei
こんにちは！I’m ゆうこせんせい (Yuko Sensei). I’m a professional Japanese instructor with an M.A. in Japanese Pedagogy and over 20 years of experience teaching college students and adult learners in the USA.
I love helping beginners build confidence step by step. Over the years, I’ve taught thousands of students who once felt nervous about speaking or understanding Japanese — and watching them grow is the greatest joy of my work.
My students often say my explanations feel clear, gentle, and easy to follow, even when the grammar seems complicated at first.
I’m truly happy you’re here, and I look forward to supporting you on your Japanese learning journey!
What’s Inside the Course 📚
Japanese 1: Basic Foundation (1) includes carefully structured lessons to help you begin speaking Japanese with confidence:
- Pronunciation lessons that teach you all Japanese sounds step by step
- Daily expressions you can start using right away
- Self-introduction practice with sample dialogues
- Essential beginner vocabulary for talking about yourself and others
- Numbers and age in Japanese
- Basic sentence structure so your Japanese sounds natural
- Key particles の and も explained in an easy-to-understand way
- Hobby expressions using こと (“My hobby is …”)
- Audio files, downloadable PDFs, and practice quizzes to review and test your understanding
Everything is designed to support you step by step, so you never feel lost. 🙂
How You’ll Learn 🧩
Each lesson is designed to help you absorb Japanese in a calm and structured way:
- Short, focused video lessons that you can replay anytime
- Practice quizzes in both Romaji and Hiragana
- Downloadable charts and PDFs for review
- Audio files to build accurate pronunciation and rhythm
- A clear, step-by-step sequence, so you always know what to study next
You can study on your own schedule, pause and rewind as needed, and review lessons whenever you like.
Japanese 1 Curriculum
📘 Downloadable Learning Materials Included
Japanese 1 comes with a collection of helpful PDF resources designed to support absolute beginners as they build a strong foundation in Japanese. These materials make it easy to review key concepts and practice at your own pace.
These include:
- Hiragana & Katakana charts to help you become familiar with Japanese writing systems (even if you begin with Romaji)
- Japanese 1 Lesson List
- Daily expression lists for greetings, polite phrases, and essential everyday communication
- Japanese 1 Lesson List
- Vocabulary sheets covering nationalities, self-introduction words, and basic nouns you’ll use right away
- Japanese 1 Lesson List
- Japanese number charts for learning numbers, counting, and age expressions with ease
- Japanese 1 Lesson List
- Practice worksheets and quizzes (Romaji & Hiragana versions) to reinforce pronunciation, sentence structure, and particle usage step by step
- Japanese 1 Lesson List
These beginner-friendly resources help you review anytime, build confidence, and start speaking Japanese from the very first lessons.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Do I need to know Hiragana before starting this course?
No. Romaji is included throughout the course, and you will also receive Hiragana and Katakana charts as a reference. You can start even if you do not know any Japanese characters yet.
❓ Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. This course is specifically designed for absolute beginners. You do not need any previous experience with Japanese.
❓ When do the courses start and finish?
The course is completely self-paced. You can start anytime and take as long as you need to finish. There is no deadline, and you can review the lessons as often as you like.
❓ How long do I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access to all course materials, including videos and downloadable resources. You can review the lessons as many times as you like.
❓ How quickly will I be able to speak Japanese?
You'll start using simple expressions and self-introduction phrases from the very first lessons. As you progress, you will gradually build more confidence and vocabulary.
❓ Is this course taught in English?
Yes. The explanations are given in clear, simple English, with plenty of Japanese examples and audio for listening and speaking practice.
❓ Will I receive personal feedback?
No. However, the course is structured for self-paced learning and includes clear, supportive lessons with plenty of guided practice so you can learn comfortably and confidently at your own pace.
❓ Does this course prepare me for the JLPT exam?
No. This course focuses on everyday communication and building a strong foundation, rather than JLPT test preparation. Many students still find it helpful before beginning JLPT study, but you will need separate exam-specific materials if your goal is to take the test.
❓ Do you offer refunds?
Yes. If you feel the course isn’t the right fit for you, you can request a refund within 14 days of purchase. I want you to feel confident and comfortable as you begin learning Japanese.