Basic Japanese Class

Service Description

Learn with Professor Ara, Level 1 of our Japanese language course focuses on foundational skills essential for effective communication. By the end of this level, you will confidently introduce yourself, order snacks or drinks politely, and articulate the locations of people and objects. You will also master reading and writing the complete hiragana syllabary and basic kanji, along with conjugating common verbs. Join us to embark on your journey to fluency in Japanese! By the end of Level 1 you will be able to… 1. Introduce yourself and ask someone’s name and nationality 2. Order a drink or snack politely 3. Tell where things and people are (“My book is here; the station is over there.”) 4. Read and write the entire hiragana syllabary plus starter kanji 5. Conjugate common verbs in the present-positive & present-negative forms 6. Understand the logic of the six essential particles so future grammar feels natural Materials & pacing Textbook: Genki I (3rd Edition), Chapters 1–3 Handouts & audio: downloadable PDFs and pronunciation drills voiced by Ara Class format: 2 hour live sessions, weekly homework & feedback Step aboard — from Okinawa to San Juan — and begin speaking Japanese with confidence and heart.