Beginner Japanese: From Scratch to JLPT N5 and N4 Levels — PickAClass
⏱ 2h 48m 📚 28 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Beginner Japanese: From Scratch to JLPT N5 and N4 Levels

Build a solid foundation in Japanese by learning Hiragana, Katakana, essential Kanji, and core grammar rules to prepare for the JLPT N5 and N4 exams.

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About this course

Learning Japanese can feel overwhelming with its unique writing systems and unfamiliar grammar rules. This comprehensive guide simplifies your language journey, taking you step-by-step from absolute beginner to conversational learner. By reading and practicing with this text-based course, you will develop the practical skills needed to read, write, and construct sentences in Japanese. You will gain the confidence to navigate daily conversations, understand cultural nuances, and prepare effectively for the JLPT N5 and N4 proficiency levels. What you'll learn: Read and write both Hiragana and Katakana phonetic alphabets fluently; Master essential Kanji characters required for the JLPT N5 and N4 exams; Apply fundamental Japanese grammar rules, particle usage, and sentence structures; Build a practical vocabulary for everyday situations, shopping, and travel; Understand polite and casual speech styles, including modern digital communication norms; Practice reading comprehension through contextual written passages and dialogues. The course begins with the foundational writing systems and pronunciation basics before progressing to key vocabulary, essential verb conjugations, and sentence-building patterns. Each section features written exercises designed to reinforce your reading and writing skills. This course is designed specifically for beginners with no prior knowledge of Japanese, as well as those looking to systematically review N5 and N4 concepts. Start your journey into the Japanese language and culture today.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
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Practice-question score 94%
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