Beginner Japanese Course
Learn essential Japanese for everyday situations. Build a strong foundation with our online beginner course taught by Certified Native Teachers in Tokyo, Japan.
What you will learn
- Japanese fundamentals of grammar and vocabulary.
- Beginner Japanese conversation (speaking and listening)
- Read and write simple sentences.
100% Online
Take classes from anywhere.
Certified teachers
Native instructors from Tokyo
Shareable certificate
Certificate upon completion
30 hour courses
Once or twice a week.
Course Overview
Aimed at: students who have a level equivalent to N5 (JLPT)/A1 (CEFR) (those already familiar with the basics of Japanese)
Begin your journey in Japanese with our Beginner Level course, focusing on essential grammar and practical conversation skills. Engage in interactive learning with our unique "Ezoe method" of learning Japanese, perfect for mastering everyday expressions used in greetings, shopping, and more. At the Shinjuku Japanese Language School, beginner students learn Japanese fundamentals using “jyubako” cards (original grammar cards), making comprehension an easy process.
Our course pushes students to learn Japanese expressions -- which are very handy for greetings, dining out, shopping, speaking on the phone, and other practical situations. To help meet these purposes, this online course focuses on the beginner japanese skills, which involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening. SNG's unique teaching method makes it easy to learn keigo (polite speech).
Through role-play and pair work, students gain a strong grammatical foundation and can actively practice what they have learned. From this early stage, composition and speech classes are also provided. We offer two Beginner levels. We will evaluate your Japanese level upon enrollment and determine the appropriate Japanese beginner course for you.
- What’s included
- Educational materials
- Digital classroom access
- Course Completion Certificate
- Certified Japanese Teacher
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"Sasaki Sensei is the best Japanese teacher I have ever had! She is so passionate about teaching, very devoted and always cheerful. Her slides were brilliant to explain grammar through examples. I hope I can meet her one day to thank her for all her time preparing for our classes."
Proven Method
The Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute (SNG) has its own original teaching style called "the Ezoe Method" used in our beginner class. With over 50 years of experience teaching foreign students from over 60 countries, the Ezoe Method is widely considered the best way to learn Japanese both in the classroom and through online courses.
Recognized Japanese Language School
Our Japanese language school is 100% approved and certified by the Japanese Ministry of Education, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education. You can rest assured that you will receive a quality education accepted by the top government organizations in Japan. We are also recognized by the international standard ISO (ISO 29991:2014) as a language learning services provider organization.
Frequently asked questions
Online Japanese Language Course
Classroom Requirements
Internet Access
- Please make sure you have access to a strong enough internet connection that will allow you to see and hear a video stream.
Devices
- PC, tablet or smartphone is necessary to attend online classes. Headphones are recommended for listening practice but are not mandatory.
Japanese level
- Please check the course overview before applying to see if you meet the minimum Japanese language requirements for this class.
Software
- This course will be conducted using Zoom or Google Meet. Please download this software for class. No additional purchase necessary.
49500 JPY30-hour course
- Educational materials
- Digital classroom access
- Course Completion Certificate
- Certified Japanese Teacher
Questions? Contact Us
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We build best-in-class course programs for every level, from our foundational Japanese beginner class to our advanced online business Japanese course. Our Japanese teachers are all native and certified in Tokyo, Japan.
Basic Beginner Japanese
For complete beginners with little or no experience learning Japanese language. Learn to read, write and speak basic beginner Japanese language with a certified Japanese teacher located in Tokyo, Japan.
- Learn Hiragana and Katakana
- Practice reading and writing simple words
- Say basic greetings and introductions
Intermediate Japanese
For intermediate Japanese learners who understand foundational Japanese. Learn intermediate grammar by balancing listening, speaking, reading, writing to acquire practical Japanese skills.
- Read smoothly & use proper intonation
- Have short conversations
- Write simple paragraphs
Advanced Japanese
For students who can use Japanese with almost no difficulty in daily life, this level uses teaching materials that cover all the genres of Japanese, such as novels, newspapers articles and documentaries.
- Read and summarize newspaper articles
- Express your opinion (agree/disagree)
- Use honorific language appropriately