Who This Course Is For 🎯
This course is perfect if you are:
- Learners who are comfortable with basic verbs and want to take their Japanese to the next level
- Students who struggle with TE-form conjugation and want a clear, step-by-step system
- Anyone who wants to speak more naturally and combine actions smoothly in conversation
- Learners who want to understand real-life Japanese (requests, permission, ongoing actions, etc.)
- Students who want to improve pronunciation and fluency through structured shadowing practice
What You Will Be Able to Do ✨
By the end of Japanese 4: TE Form Masterclass, you will be able to:
- Conjugate the TE Form automatically and confidently
- Connect multiple actions in one sentence (“I ate breakfast and went to work.”)
- Make requests politely and naturally (“Please help me… / Could you…?”)
- Ask for permission (“May I…?”) in formal and everyday situations
- Express ongoing actions, resultant state, and repeated behaviors using 〜ています
- Improve fluency and pronunciation with guided shadowing exercises and speaking sessions
- Use TE-form expressions for apologizing, refusing politely, and trying new things (“I’ll try…”)
Meet Your Instructor: ゆうこせんせい (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 an overview of what you will learn inside Japanese 4: TE Form Master Course:
- What the TE Form is and how to use it in real conversation
- Japanese 4 Lesson List
- Step-by-step TE Form conjugation rules (with PDF charts in Romaji, Kana, and Kanji)
- Japanese 4 Lesson List
- How to connect multiple verbs smoothly
- How to make requests and ask for permission
- Real-life functions of 〜ています (ongoing, resultant, repeated)
- “Useful TE expressions” for everyday communication
- Shadowing practice for pronunciation & fluency
- Worksheets, quizzes, and speaking practice for reinforcement
How You’ll Learn 🧩
- Step-by-step video lessons break down every concept clearly
- Shadowing practice trains your mouth, rhythm, and natural pronunciation
- Quizzes check your understanding at key milestones
- Speaking Sessions help you apply grammar in real-life ways
- Downloadable PDF reference sheets let you review at any time
- Audio MP3s support listening and fluency practice
This course is designed to build your confidence gradually and help you understand the TE Form on a deep, intuitive level.
Pronunciation Exercises
Improve your pronunciation and fluency with the technique called "Shadowing."
The course guides you through how to use shadowing to copy a native speaker's pronunciation.
Download Audio Files
The course provides MP3 audio files (downloadable) for you to practice pronunciation.
Practice shadowing on the go!
Japanese 4 Curriculum
📘 Downloadable Learning Materials Included
Japanese 4 includes over 55 pages of beautifully organized PDF resources to help you master the TE Form with confidence.
You’ll receive:
- TE Form conjugation lists in Romaji, Kana, and Kanji (33+ pages total)
- Japanese 4 Lesson List
- Practice worksheets for requests, permission, 〜ています functions, and more
- Shadowing scripts and pronunciation practice sheets
- Summary charts explaining 5 types of “wearing,” “already/not yet,” trying something, apologizing, and more
- End-of-course assignment to apply everything you learn
- These materials make it easy to review key patterns anytime, practice efficiently, and build strong long-term mastery of the TE Form.
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.
❓ Will this course help me speak more naturally?
Yes. The TE Form is used constantly in daily Japanese. This course includes shadowing practice and fluency drills designed to help you sound more natural and confident when speaking.
❓ 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.