Who This Course Is For 🎯
This course is perfect for you if:
- You know basic greetings and simple sentences, and you’re ready to communicate more in everyday situations.
- You want to learn how to ask what, where, when, who, how much, and how old, using natural and polite Japanese.
- You would like to expand your vocabulary and speaking patterns so conversations feel more comfortable.
- You want clear, step-by-step explanations that help you remember and actually use what you learn.
- You enjoy learning in a gentle, well-organized, self-paced environment—without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
☝️ If you’ve taken Japanese 1 (or learned similar basics elsewhere), Japanese 2 is the perfect next step.
What You Will Be Able to Do ✨
By the end of Japanese 2: Basic Foundation (2), you will be able to:
- Ask essential questions in Japanese:
What? Where? When? Who? How much? How old? - Understand and use the KO / SO / A series naturally.
- Confidently talk about times, dates, schedules, and daily activities.
- Ask for and share phone numbers, prices, and quantities using natural phrasing.
- Respond to common questions used in real conversations.
- Improve your listening ability with slow and natural-speed audio in every module.
- Build practical sentence patterns you can use right away.
You'll feel far more prepared to handle everyday exchanges with Japanese people.
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 📚
Here’s what you’ll learn in Japanese 2:
- Essential Japanese question words and how to use them naturally.
- KO / SO / A series (こ・そ・あ) for describing location and objects.
- Numbers in real life: age, price, quantity, and phone numbers.
- Time expressions: hours, minutes, days, weeks, “when,” and “what time.”
- Practical dialogues for shopping, meeting people, asking directions, and more.
- Polite and natural phrasing for everyday communication.
- Slow + natural-speed listening practice so you can train your ears gradually.
🧩 How You’ll Learn
Japanese 2 guides you step-by-step through:
- Clear video lessons that explain grammar in an easy, logical way.
- Realistic dialogues to help you understand how Japanese is used every day.
- Listening practice with both slow and natural-speed audio.
- Speaking practice prompts so you can start using new patterns right away.
- Downloadable materials you can review anytime.
The course is fully self-paced, so you can take your time and review as often as needed.
Japanese 2 Curriculum
📘 Downloadable Learning Materials Included
You’ll receive PDFs that help you:
- Build essential vocabulary — numbers, time, age, days, months, daily items, and common question words.
- Practice key grammar patterns such as これ／それ／あれ, この／その／あの, and everyday question structures.
- Master time expressions and dates with simple charts for hours, minutes, calendar dates, and prices.
- Improve listening and comprehension with worksheets that pair with slow and natural-speed audio.
-
Check your understanding using structured practice sheets and answer keys for self-paced review.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Do I need to finish Japanese 1 before starting this course?
You don’t need to complete Japanese 1, but you should know basic greetings and simple sentence patterns. If you already learned beginner basics elsewhere, you can start with Japanese 2.
❓ Do I need to know Hiragana?
No. Romaji is included throughout the course, and you will receive Hiragana and Katakana charts as a reference.
❓ When do the courses start and finish?
The course is completely self-paced. You can start at any time and learn at your own pace.
❓ How long do I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access to all videos and downloadable resources.
❓ How quickly will I be able to speak Japanese?
You’ll start using practical question forms and common expressions from the first few lessons. Your confidence will grow as you move through the modules.
❓ Is this course taught in English?
Yes. Explanations are delivered in clear, simple English, with plenty of Japanese examples and audio 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?
No. This course focuses on everyday communication, not JLPT-specific grammar or test strategies. If your goal is to hold real conversations, this course will help you build the practical skills you need.
❓ Do you offer refunds?
Yes. If you feel the course isn’t the right fit, you can request a refund within 14 days of purchase.