Have you ever wanted to learn Japanese but did not know where to start?Maybe you've tried self-teaching books or classes before.

What most of these traditional methods focus on is skill mastery and a lack of actual language usage. In this course, you will learn the absolute basics of the Japanese language with a usage-based approach. The curriculum used here – Marugoto – is known for its easy and colorful style. This course is jam-packed with activities to help you start using Japanese for daily life, not for a test.

This course is ideal for individuals who...

• want to live or travel to Japan one day.

• already live in Japan and want to learn to communicate.

• need extra help in their personal Japanese studies.

• are fascinated with the Japanese language and/or culture.

• have learned Japanese in the past, but need brushing up.

• need to practice individual skills such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Prerequisites:

• A love and passion for learning a second language.

Note that no prior knowledge of Japanese characters is necessary (you will learn them in the course).

Can Iuse this course for a standardized test such as the JLPT?

Yes, this course can absolutely compliment your standardized test studies. Keep in mind that this course is only the first in a series of introductory lessons with nearly 11.5 hours of video content. After completing this A1 course, you should be well on your way to passing the N5 level of the JLPT.

I am so excited to start this Japanese-learning journey with you!