Beginner Japanese: Vocabulary, Kanji & Basic Grammar

Beginner Japanese: Vocabulary, Kanji & Basic Grammar

Beginner Japanese: Vocabulary, Kanji & Basic Grammar

This beginner course builds core Japanese skills: vocabulary (including family and daily topics), basic kanji and hiragana recognition, verb groups and simple grammar forms, and pronunciation. Lessons use illustrated slides, teacher modelling and short practice activities; between-class tasks use Quizlet, Padlet and Google collaborative tools to reinforce learning.

Beginner Japanese: Vocabulary, Kanji & Basic Grammar

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
11–16
Duration
30 min
Classes
2 / Week
Weeks
4

Class Experience

This beginner course builds core Japanese skills: vocabulary (including family and daily topics), basic kanji and hiragana recognition, verb groups and simple grammar forms, and pronunciation. Lessons use illustrated slides, teacher modelling and short practice activities; between-class tasks use Quizlet, Padlet and Google collaborative tools to reinforce learning.

Learning Outcomes

  • Recognize basic hiragana and simple kanji for core vocabulary

  • Comprehend simple written and spoken Japanese vocabulary and phrases

  • Use basic verbs and polite/casual forms for daily routines

  • Communicate simple information in short spoken and written exchanges

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Meet your Instructor

Malati Kulkarni

Joined August, 2026

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An experienced language educator certified in Japanese (EC-12), Mandarin (EC-12) and Art (EC-12). Grew up speaking Japanese, Mandarin and Taiwanese, and brings many years of freelance tutoring and classroom teaching across levels from beginner through advanced. Developed multi-ye…

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