Japanese for beginners

Master basic Japanese communication and reading in twelve engaging lessons.

12 lessons
4 weeks
1200 XP
Your progress0 / 1200 XP
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Lessons
1
Welcome to Your First Japanese Phrases
Learn basic greetings and how to introduce yourself correctly.
Quick winBeginnerMilestone
+50 XP
~5 min
2
Unlocking the Sounds of Hiragana Basics
Identify and pronounce the first five vowels of Japanese.
TheoryBeginner
+50 XP
~6 min
3
Counting Things and People with Ease
Master numbers one through ten and basic counting rules.
PracticeBeginner
+75 XP
~7 min
4
Mastering Your First Hiragana Writing Win
Complete the first set of Hiragana characters by writing.
PracticeMilestoneMilestone
+75 XP
~8 min
5
Essential Grammar: Subject and Object Markers
Understand how the particles 'wa' and 'o' function.
TheoryIntermediate
+100 XP
~10 min
6
Common Verbs for Your Daily Routine
Learn basic action verbs like eat, drink, and go.
PracticeIntermediateMilestone
+100 XP
~11 min
7
Introduction to Katakana for Foreign Words
Learn to read and write your name in Katakana.
TheoryBeginner
+100 XP
~12 min
8
Building Sentences with Common Descriptive Adjectives
Describe objects and feelings using simple i-adjectives and na-adjectives.
PracticeMilestoneMilestone
+125 XP
~14 min
9
Navigating Basic Questions and Shopping Scenarios
Ask how much things cost and where items are.
PracticeIntermediate
+125 XP
~15 min
10
Introduction to Common Kanji Symbols Mastery
Learn ten essential Kanji characters used in daily life.
TheoryAdvanced
+125 XP
~16 min
11
Telling Time and Planning Your Day
Express specific times and days of the week accurately.
PracticeAdvanced
+150 XP
~18 min
12
Complete Japanese Conversation Capstone Project
Combine all skills to hold a full introductory conversation.
ProjectMilestoneMilestone
+150 XP
~20 min

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