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Japanese for beginners

Master conversational basics and essential grammar for everyday Japanese fluency

12 lessons
4 weeks
1200 XP
Your progress0 / 1200 XP
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Lessons
1
Reviewing Hiragana and Basic Greetings
Quick refresher on reading hiragana and essential daily Japanese greetings
Quick winBeginnerMilestone
+50 XP
~5 min
2
Mastering Katakana for Foreign Words
Learn to read and write loanwords using the Katakana script
PracticeTheory
+50 XP
~6 min
3
Essential Particle Usage: Wa and Ga
Understand the fundamental difference between subject and topic markers
TheoryIntermediate
+75 XP
~8 min
4
Basic Sentence Structure and Verb Basics
Construct simple sentences using the Subject-Object-Verb pattern
PracticeMilestoneMilestone
+75 XP
~9 min
5
Counting Objects and People Correctly
Learn the essential Japanese counter system for different objects
Practice
+75 XP
~10 min
6
Introduction to Essential Kanji Characters
Master the first twenty most common Kanji for daily use
IntermediateTheoryMilestone
+100 XP
~12 min
7
Describing Things with I and Na Adjectives
Learn how to use and conjugate Japanese adjectives properly
Practice
+100 XP
~13 min
8
Using the Te-form for Connecting Actions
Master the versatile te-form to link multiple verbs together
IntermediateMilestoneMilestone
+100 XP
~14 min
9
Expressing Wants and Desires Simply
Learn how to say what you want and wish for
Practice
+125 XP
~15 min
10
Polite vs Casual Speech Patterns
Understand when to use Desu/Masu versus dictionary forms
TheoryIntermediate
+125 XP
~17 min
11
Practical Navigation and Asking Directions
Learn phrases needed to find your way around Japan
ProjectAdvanced
+150 XP
~18 min
12
Full Conversational Simulation Capstone
Apply all grammar and vocabulary in a complete conversation
ProjectMilestoneMilestone
+150 XP
~20 min

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