Teaching & Academics > Language Learning
39.5 h
£39.99 £12.99
Master Japanese for Beginners: Hiragana, Katakana, and Conversational Skills
What you will learn:
- Master Hiragana and Katakana writing systems
- Speak Japanese confidently
- Expand Japanese vocabulary
- Understand and use Japanese grammar
Description
Embark on your Japanese language journey today!
Designed for absolute beginners, this course provides a structured path to fluency. We begin by mastering the foundational building blocks: Hiragana and Katakana. You'll learn to read and write these crucial scripts with ease through clear, concise lessons and dedicated practice worksheets. Each character is meticulously explained, with ample opportunity for practical application to ensure long-term retention. Our unique teaching method incorporates systematic speaking exercises, transforming your knowledge into confident communication.
Once you've grasped the writing systems, we'll seamlessly transition to conversational Japanese. Building upon your foundational knowledge, you'll develop essential vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation skills step by step. Our conversational lessons use a practical, communicative approach, equipping you with the skills to navigate everyday interactions. Furthermore, the course integrates cultural insights, adding depth and context to your learning experience. This immersive learning journey will empower you to confidently express yourself in Japanese, whether ordering food, making friends, or exploring Japanese culture. Join us and start speaking Japanese effortlessly!
Each lesson is meticulously crafted to ensure maximum comprehension and retention. We're excited to guide you every step of the way towards fluency. Let's begin your exciting language learning adventure!
Curriculum
Course Introduction
This introductory section lays the groundwork for your Japanese learning journey. The "Japanese Writing System Overview" provides a comprehensive introduction to the unique structure of the Japanese language, setting the stage for your upcoming lessons. The "Course Overview" lecture then walks you through the complete course structure, clarifying the learning path ahead and ensuring you are fully prepared for what's to come.
Hiragana Characters
Dive into the world of Hiragana with this comprehensive section. We'll cover each row systematically (A-row, K-row, S-row, etc.), starting with the basic sounds and progressing through to mastering each character. Each row concludes with a dedicated review lesson to consolidate your learning. Individual writing exercises are included to build muscle memory and ensure long-term retention. You'll learn to write, read and speak each character effortlessly.
Sound Variations of Hiragana
This section delves into the nuances of Hiragana pronunciation, exploring the complexities of sound variations crucial for understanding spoken Japanese. We'll explore Dakuon (voiced sounds), Handakuon (unvoiced sounds), Yo-on (combination sounds), Sokuon (geminate consonant sounds), and Chouon (elongated vowel sounds). Each lecture includes explanations and dedicated practice sessions to solidify your understanding.
Katakana Characters
Mirroring the Hiragana section, this part focuses on learning Katakana, the second phonetic script in Japanese. The structured approach includes lessons on each row of Katakana (A-row, K-row, etc.), review sessions to ensure retention, and clear, step-by-step writing instructions.
Sound Variation of Katakana
This section parallels the Hiragana sound variations section, applying the same principles to Katakana. You'll master the variations in Katakana sounds, ensuring you can confidently read and pronounce all aspects of the Katakana writing system.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 1 - Unit 1
This unit initiates your conversational journey by focusing on essential greetings and self-introductions. You'll learn how to greet people, express gratitude and apology, and introduce yourself effectively in Japanese. Practice exercises are provided to help you confidently put this new knowledge into practice.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 1 - Unit 2
Building on the first unit, you’ll expand your conversational skills by learning how to talk about names, nationalities, and professions. The practice component ensures you can confidently engage in simple conversations on these everyday topics.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 1 - Unit 3
This unit focuses on numbers, age, and phone numbers. Learn to count in Japanese and use numbers in practical contexts such as discussing your age and providing your phone number. This section will help you become more comfortable with using numbers in everyday conversations.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 1 - Unit 4
You’ll learn to navigate time with this unit. Learn the days of the week, months, and how to discuss dates and birthdays. Practice lessons will help solidify these concepts.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 1 - Unit 5
In this unit, you’ll learn to express concepts like location and price, and practice asking for items politely. The lessons guide you through various number ranges, from hundreds to thousands, to discuss prices and quantities.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 2 - Unit 1
This unit introduces I-adjectives, a crucial grammatical component in Japanese. You'll master their usage in both positive and negative forms, as well as their past tenses. Dedicated practice sessions ensure comprehension and accurate usage.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 2 - Unit 2
Here, you will enhance your conversational abilities by discussing weather-related topics. Through lessons and practice, you'll be equipped to confidently express yourself in discussions about weather conditions.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 2 - Unit 3
Learn to order food in Japanese restaurants. This unit provides comprehensive vocabulary and practical phrases for dining scenarios, complete with practice sessions to solidify your skills.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 2 - Unit 4
This unit focuses on Na-adjectives, another fundamental grammatical structure in Japanese. You'll learn their usage in various contexts, including positive and negative forms. Practice helps reinforce your understanding.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 2 - Unit 5
Expand your descriptive abilities by learning how to discuss personality traits in Japanese. You'll learn both positive and negative descriptions, along with practical phrasing and practice sessions to build your skills.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 2 - Unit 6
This unit centers on expressing preferences in Japanese. You'll learn how to discuss your favorite things, express varying degrees of liking, and practice these new phrases through practical exercises.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 3 - Unit 1
This unit delves into Japanese verbs, a core aspect of Japanese grammar. You'll learn about different verb groups, the 'te' and 'ta' forms, and the polite 'masu' form. Practice drills will reinforce your understanding.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 3 - Unit 2
This unit focuses on describing locations and items within a house. Through vocabulary building, you'll learn how to pinpoint locations and describe the contents of your home, using essential particles and practice sentences.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 3 - Unit 3
Master expressing daily routines in Japanese. Learn vocabulary related to morning, evening, and weekend activities, and practice forming complete sentences to describe your daily schedule.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 3 - Unit 4
Express your hobbies and interests in Japanese. This unit focuses on discussing hobbies and free time activities. Practice will enable you to confidently convey your personal preferences and activities.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 3 - Unit 5
Discuss locations and their characteristics. You’ll learn how to describe places where you live, and what makes them unique, using specialized vocabulary and sentence structures to enhance your fluency.
Japanese for Beginners A1 Part 3 - Unit 6
Learn to talk about clothes and shopping in Japanese. This unit focuses on vocabulary related to clothing, shopping for clothes, asking about sizes, and describing the fit and color of clothes. Practice exercises will prepare you for everyday shopping scenarios.
Japanese for Beginners A2 Part 1 - Unit 1
This unit focuses on asking for and giving directions, using important phrases and vocabulary to help navigate unfamiliar areas. The structured learning, combined with practical exercises, ensures you'll be able to confidently ask for and understand directions.
Japanese for Beginners A2 Part 1 - Unit 2
Learn how to navigate convenience stores in Japanese. You'll learn vocabulary and phrases to find items, ask questions, and pay for purchases. Practice exercises will help you become confident in handling simple transactions.
Japanese for Beginners A2 Part 1 - Unit 3
This unit guides you through ordering drinks and food at a cafe, covering essential vocabulary, common phrases, and various scenarios such as ordering different sizes of coffee and specifying whether to eat in or take away.
Japanese for Beginners A2 Part 1 - Unit 4
Learn how to order food and drinks in a Japanese restaurant. This unit provides a step-by-step guide to navigate the experience, including vocabulary, essential phrases, and scenarios such as asking for recommendations and paying the bill.
Japanese for Beginners A2 Part 1 - Unit 5
Navigate the metro train station effectively. This unit will help you confidently use the train system by teaching you vocabulary and key phrases for purchasing tickets, asking for directions, and understanding announcements.
Japanese for Beginners A2 Part 1 - Unit 6
This unit explains different counting methods in Japanese, teaching you to count various objects, machines, animals, and people. Practice ensures accuracy and understanding of Japanese counting systems.
Japanese for Beginners A2 Part 1 - Unit 7
Master the polite request form 'kudasai'. This unit covers the basic usage, making polite requests, and even politely requesting not to do something.
Japanese for Beginners A2 Part 1 - Unit 8
This unit focuses on common interactions in shops. You'll learn how to ask for permission, indicate you are just browsing, try on clothes, ask about sizes, and discuss colors, along with practice sessions to solidify your skills.