Japanese: The Basics
Start speaking Japanese today, even if you’ve never learned a word before.
"Japanese: The Basics" is a self-study course designed for beginners who want to confidently start reading, writing, and speaking Japanese. Through a structured and comprehensive curriculum, you will build a solid understanding of Japanese script, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
With detailed lessons, targeted exercises, and lifelong access to materials, you’ll go from absolute beginner to capable communicator, one lesson at a time.
What’s included:
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25+ lessons across three main learning pillars: script & pronunciation, vocabulary & expressions, and grammar
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Practice lessons after every major section to solidify your knowledge
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Worksheets, examples, and audio material
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Unlimited access via our online learning environment
✅ Why This Course Works
Not all self-study options are created equal. Here’s how Japanese: The Basics compares to common alternatives:
📘 This Course |
📱 Duolingo / Apps |
📺 YouTube |
🗂️ Flashcards |
✅ Structured, progressive lessons |
❌ Scattered vocab and grammar |
❌ No clear order |
❌ Unconnected words |
✅ Covers script, grammar & pronunciation |
❌ Mostly vocabulary drills |
❌ Depends on video |
❌ Script often not included |
✅ Practice lessons included |
❌ Minimal review structure |
❌ Inconsistent practice |
❌ No review integration |
✅ Real-life themes & examples |
❌ Generic topics only |
❌ Cultural info varies |
❌ No context at all |
✅ Learn at your own pace, lifetime access |
❌ Requires daily streaks |
❌ Hard to track progress |
❌ No structure, no progress |
Lesson overview
Category |
Lessons |
Japanese Script & Pronunciation |
Getting Started with Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji |
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Learning Hiragana: Sounds and Structure |
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PRACTICE: Hiragana & Pronunciation |
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Katakana |
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PRACTICE: Katakana |
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Kanji |
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PRACTICE: Kanji |
Words and Expressions |
Introduction: Words and Expressions |
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Greetings & Expressions |
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Introducing Yourself |
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Months & Days of the Week |
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Numbers & Telling Time |
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Directions |
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Colors |
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Family & Friends |
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Food & Drinks |
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PRACTICE: Words and Expressions |
Grammar |
Introduction |
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"X is Y" & です |
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Formal & Informal |
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Particles |
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Asking Questions |
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Verb Conjugation |
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Counting |
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PRACTICE: Grammar |