Introductory Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, Basic Kanji & Conversation

Introductory Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, Basic Kanji & Conversation

Introductory Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, Basic Kanji & Conversation

This year‑long beginner Japanese course uses live instruction, repetition, games, visuals and conversation practice to teach hiragana and katakana writing/reading, introduce basic kanji, and build foundational vocabulary and grammar (SOV sentence order, particles は/の/を). Students practice speaking, listening, reading and writing and prepare final presentations and role plays for everyday scenarios like ordering food and shopping.

Introductory Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, Basic Kanji & Conversation

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
13–18
Duration
60 min
Classes
3 / Week
Weeks
36

Class Experience

This year‑long beginner Japanese course uses live instruction, repetition, games, visuals and conversation practice to teach hiragana and katakana writing/reading, introduce basic kanji, and build foundational vocabulary and grammar (SOV sentence order, particles は/の/を). Students practice speaking, listening, reading and writing and prepare final presentations and role plays for everyday scenarios like ordering food and shopping.

Learning Outcomes

  • Introduce themselves and use common greetings and everyday expressions

  • Read and write all hiragana and katakana characters correctly

  • Recognize basic kanji (numbers, days, common words) and read simple mixed texts

  • Use basic grammar and particles (は, の, を) and form simple SOV sentences

  • Participate in basic conversations and role‑play real‑life situations (ordering, shopping, directions)

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