ASK Online Japanese language course: eTry! Start Pre-JLPT N5

Learn the basic hiragana vowels a i u e o and their corresponding kana forms for early jlpt n5 preparation.

Explore hiragana basics with ka ki ku ke ko かきくけこ and koi, chi chi, cow, and cookie as pronunciation cues.

Study the hiragana sa, shi, su, se, so and review example words from the caption, such as sushi, acid, Gucci, Zio, soco, skip, sica, Scott, and sechi.

Learn the ta/chi/tsu/te/to sequence in hiragana (たちつてと) with pronunciation cues. Explore sample words from the caption to build pre-JLPT N5 readiness.

Master the Japanese syllables na ni nu ne no (なにぬねの) through playful words like inu, niko, natsu, kitsune, sakana, and kinoko, prepping learners for pre-jlpt n5.

Explore hiragana with the ha, hi, fu, he, ho syllables through lively sound cues and playful phrases to engage learners.

Learn the hiragana syllables ma, mi, mu, me, mo and practice with example words and phrases such as moshi moshi, kumo, hasami, and musume.

Explore hiragana ya, yu, yo with practice words such as yama, yuki, yoko, yasumi, and related phrases from the caption to build beginner jlpt n5 readiness.

Learn the ra/ri/ru/re/ro syllables (らりるれろ) in Japanese, with examples like sakura, sora, fukuro, and rika to practice pronunciation and phonetic recognition.

Master hiragana basics, focusing on wa, o, and n, with pronunciation cues and example words like watashi and onee, while noting playful sounds and phrases from the caption.

Explore how voiced consonants (dakuten) modify sounds in Japanese, with examples like ga, da, and g, and practice key vocabulary such as nihongo, kanji, kazoku, tomodachi, and shimbun.

Explore semi-voiced consonants in Japanese, using handakuten concepts and p-sound variations such as pah, pee, and poo, illustrated by words like pork and senpai from the caption.

Examine the sokuon, the double consonant in Japanese, and how it shapes pronunciation. Use caption examples like taxi, otto, kiseki, kissaten, Ippon, and kenka to illustrate the effect.

Explore long vowels (ちょうおん) in Japanese pronunciation, using example words from the caption such as cookie, moshi, hikoki, imoto, and ojisan to illustrate vowel length in the pre-JLPT N5 course.

Discover contracted sound (youon) in Japanese through a lively sequence of example words and sounds, including shashin, menkyo, shokugeki, shooting, yoko, shokudo, and bijutsukan.

Explore contracted sounds with long vowels (ようちょうおん) in Japanese and how they shape pronunciation. The lecture uses varied phonetic sequences and names as examples to illustrate pronunciation patterns.

Master katakana syllabary: learn the vowels a i u e o and the ka ki ku ke ko and sa shi su se so, with romaji and kana forms.

Learn katakana pronunciation through ta chi tsu te to, na ni nu ne no, and ha hi fu he ho, with words like tennis, canoe, and necktie to reinforce sounds.

Learn katakana syllables ma, mi, mu, me, mo; ya, yu, yo; ra, ri, ru, re, ro; wa, o, n, with examples like マミムメモ, ヤ ユ ヨ, ラリルレロ, ワ ヲ ン.

Learn how katakana uses dakuten and handakuten to voice consonants, illustrated by sounds like ga, za, da, baa, pee, and everyday words such as konbini and passport.

Explore contracted sound and contracted sound with long vowel in Japanese, focusing on ようおん and ようちょうおん. Observe katakana syllables and loanwords such as shiatsu, shampoo, jogging, chocolate, computer.

Explore kanji basics and essential Japanese vocabulary, including numbers one to nine, days of the week, and terms like daigaku gakusei for Nihongo learners.

Begin the lesson by studying the conversation script with Carmen-san and Shen-san, answer questions, and read along to practice Japanese reading as you set your part 1 goal.

Practice introductory conversations through greetings, self-introductions, and asking if it is your first time in Japan, as shown in the part 1 conversation example.

Learn beginner Japanese vocabulary (tango) with words such as daigaku, Nihon, buyo, and yoroshiku, with examples like Cuzco.

Learn to form polite questions in Japanese by adding ka to noun plus desu, as in 'Are you Sato-san?', and use san after names like Sato-san or Hai-san (not sensei-san).

Practice self-introductions and polite greetings in Japanese with names and university affiliations, including 'it's nice to meet you,' through a dialogue exercise for pre-JLPT N5 learners.

Learn Japanese greetings and introductions, including asking 'is this your first time in Japan?' in an airport setting, and understand the '(は)wa' reading for pre-JLPT N5.

Practice role-playing and review the conversation to reinforce basic Japanese greetings, self-introductions, and asking 'Is this your first time in Japan?'}

Explore the Part 2 goal (もくひょう) in the ASK online japanese course pre-jlpt n5 as you read the conversation script and practice answering questions with Carmen-san and Shen-san.

Practice a simple conversation with Sato-san to locate the cash exchange counter, using the phrase 'where is the cash exchange counter?' and 'it's over there' in a beginner Japanese context.

Explore Japanese vocabulary by combining basic terms like ginkgo, restaurant, and coco in part 2 of the eTry online course, supporting pre-JLPT N5 preparation.

Review the dialogue about locating the cash exchange counter, with Sato-san saying it's over there and Hai-san asking, where is it?

Engage in role-playing to apply what you learned, review the conversation about locating the cash exchange counter, and practice asking where it is for pre-jlpt n5 learners.

Begin the lesson by reading the conversation script and studying the goal もくひょう for pre-jlpt n5 prep. Think along with Carmen-san and Shen-san and answer the questions.

Practice a basic conversation about language identity by asking if someone is Vietnamese, confirming 'yes' and 'a little,' and saying 'this way please'.

Learn essential Japanese vocabulary (たんご) through everyday words such as waiter, menu, nanny, broccoli, Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, Nihongo, and simple expressions like to go, a bit, better, no.

Explore basic Japanese conversation about language knowledge, using phrases like 'oh' and 'wow', asking 'do you know Vietnamese?', and the verb form 'wakarimasu ka' to inquire.

Master essential Japanese phrases for polite directions in dining contexts, including 'this way please' and 'こちらへどうぞ' via waiter dialogue and practical repetition.

Review what you learned and practice role-playing the conversation, using questions such as 'are you Vietnamese?' and 'do you know Vietnamese?'

Study the lesson by reading the conversation script, think along with Carmen-san and Shen-san, and answer the questions to build practical Japanese for jlpt n5.

Practice a basic restaurant dialogue in Japanese, including requesting a menu and discussing what to order. Learn to respond politely when the menu is shown and express your choices.

Explore essential part 2 vocabulary for pre-jlpt n5, including nomi, yomimasu, mimasu, shashin, shimbun, home, anime, and dorama.

Review a restaurant dialogue about asking for a menu, using polite phrases like 'excuse me' and 'please', and noting what Sato-san and the waiter say.

Practice the Japanese phrase 'what will you be getting to eat' using nani o and the particle を with Hai-san and Sato-san. Read the character （を） and note うーん.

Review part 2–3 and practice role-playing a menu ordering conversation, using phrases like I'd like a menu, please and here's our menu to reinforce polite Japanese dialogues.

Begin the lesson by focusing on the part 1 goal and reading the conversation script, while thinking along with Carmen-san and Shen-san to answer guided questions.

Practice basic japanese conversation for pre-jlpt n5 learners with questions like 'is this curry?' and 'what’s this?', answering 'yes' and 'it’s sushi'.

Explore part 1 vocabulary in this course, focusing on the words oishi and sorry to help pre-jlpt n5 learners build basic Japanese phrases.

Learn to use Japanese demonstratives kore, sore, and are in a curry dialogue, confirming with hai-san and sato-san and answering yes with sou desu or no with iie, chigaimasu.

Practice asking what's this in Japanese, respond with it's sushi, and review what Hai-san and Sato-san say in class.

Explore part 3 vocabulary (たんご) in the ASK online Japanese course eTry, introducing basic self-question phrases such as 'am i' and featuring Timothy as a contextual example.

Practice forming statements with adjectives by attaching desu to the end. Learn to add ka to turn adjective sentences into questions, with Hai-san and Sato-san examples.

Review key phrases from the part through role-play, revisiting a conversation about curry and sushi and practicing simple questions and responses.

Begin the lesson by reading a conversation script and thinking along with Carmen-san and Shen-san to answer questions. Engage with introductory Japanese study designed for the Pre-JLPT N5 course.

Practice a conversation for pre-jlpt n5 Japanese about going to the park, asking how to get there, and going by bus, with the response that the distance is not far.

Acquire core Japanese vocabulary (たんご) through varied examples like bus, Hong Kong, ecchymosis, toy, and names such as Edith and Mizukoshi, drawn from the caption.

Review a simple dialogue about going to the park and the particle へ, read as e, meaning 'to the park.' Use いいですね to express that sounds great.

Master essential vocabulary (たんご) in the part 2 lesson for pre-jlpt n5, including denture, kuruma, Skokie, bike, and honey.

Learn to ask and answer how to get there using bus travel, with phrases 'how will we get there?' and 'we'll go by bus' as Hai-san and Sato-san respond.

Learn to ask 'is it far?' using とおいですか and answer 'it's not far' with とおくない desu (tookunai desu), noting that the incorrect form とおいくない is avoided.

Apply what you learned in parts 1–3 through role-playing, review the park conversation, and practice asking how to get there by bus and whether it is far.