What you'll learn

Handle basic travel & daily situations in Japanese, and make simple sentences on your own.
Learn basic grammar and sentence structure so you have a deeper understanding of the sentences, and not just memorizing them.
Lots of optional, supplementary lectures that go more in-depth
Enjoy your travels in Japan even more!
Continued support from a native Japanese language speaker (Taka-sensei). We'll take questions about both language and travel.

Course content

17 sections • 82 lectures • 6h 23m total length

Course Introduction - Please watch! :)6:22
Welcome to Essential Japanese - Travel Phrases! Here we will tell you about the course, what makes our course unique, and what you can expect from it.
Using the Udemy system5:19
If you are not familiar with Udemy's system, please watch this one. We show you how to access your content and use some of the helpful functions of the video player.
Adjusting the volume1:12
Please watch this one! This will show you what you can do if you feel the audio is a bit too low.
Asking questions2:54
This video shows you the various ways you can send in your questions, comments, requests, and suggestions.

Pronouncing Japanese words10:09
You're going to need to learn how to pronounce Japanese words, so please watch this video! I know, it's a bit long, but just watch it. :)
Basic words and phrases9:28
You can skip this if you like, but this lecture contains all the most basic words and phrases you need in Japan.
Basic words and phrases - document0:48
We decided to also put up the list on a separate lecture in case it's more convenient than having to download a PDF file.

Key phrases / Role-play / Grammar - How to use the course lectures5:15
To help you learn the phrases more effectively, we've divided up each situation into three lectures:
Key phrases
Role-play
Grammar
In this lecture we show you what each lecture type is about and how to use them.
Also, attached to this lecture is a PDF file with a list of recommended free English-Japanese dictionary apps.
Recommended free English-Japanese dictionary apps1:01

Entering a restaurant - Key Phrases2:54
The important phrases you'll need when you enter a restaurant and get a table.
Getting a table - Role-play3:14
Here is where you role-play the previous lecture's phrases.
Getting a table - Grammar5:12
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Ordering - Key Phrases2:25
Some phrases you can use for ordering at a restaurant.
Ordering - Role-play5:37
Here is where you role-play the previous lecture's phrases.
Ordering - Grammar13:28
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Requests - Key Phrases3:45
If you have some requests, these phrases can help you.
Requests - Role-play5:49
Here is where you role-play the previous lecture's phrases.
Requests - Grammar10:55
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Complaints - Key Phrases2:14
Japan they say has the best customer service in the world, so you probably won't be making any complaints here. But if you do have to, here are some phrases that could help you.
Complaints - Role-play5:21
Here is where you practice the previous lecture's phrases.
Complaints - Grammar5:30
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Getting your order - Key Phrases1:40
Some useful phrases when you get what you ordered.
Getting your order - Role-play2:31
Here is where you role-play the previous lecture's phrases.
Getting your order - Grammar2:43
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Paying for the bill - Key Phrases3:15
Time to pay for that bill. Here are some phrases you can use.
Paying for the bill - Role-play3:55
Here is where you role-play the previous lecture's phrases.
Paying for the bill - Grammar5:10
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next section, which will be about shopping.

Shopping - Key Phrases3:12
Some general shopping phrases focused on buying food at a store.
Shopping - Role-play4:20
Here you'll be role-playing the phrases you learned in the previous lecture.
Shopping - Grammar6:26
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Shopping for clothing - Key Phrases3:04
More shopping phrases, this time focused on clothing.
Shopping for clothing - Role-play5:32
Here you'll be role-playing the phrases from the previous lecture.
Shopping for clothing - Grammar10:33
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next section, which will be about directions.

Directions and locations - Key Phrases2:59
We show you some general phrases for directions and locations in this lecture.
Directions and locations - Role-play3:47
Role-play the phrases you learned in the previous lecture.
Directions and locations - Grammar9:08
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Directions: Taking the train - Key Phrases3:57
Learn some phrases for asking questions about taking public transportation.
Directions: Taking the train - Role-play3:40
Role-play the phrases you learned in the previous lecture.
Directions: Taking the train - Grammar7:45
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Directions: Lost - Key Phrases2:58
We hope you don't get lost, but if you do, here are some phrases that are useful.
Directions: Lost - Role-play4:36
Role-play the phrases you learned in the previous lecture.
Directions: Lost - Grammar11:55
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Directions: Taking a taxi - Key Phrases1:27
Here we teach you a few phrases for taking a cab.
Directions: Taking a taxi - Role-play3:11
Role-play the phrases you learned in the previous lecture.
Directions: Taking a taxi - Grammar4:03
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next section, which will be about hotels.

Hotels: Inquiries - Key Phrases2:57
If you're making inquiries at a hotel from within Japan, these phrases should be helpful for you.
Hotels: Inquiries - Role-play5:13
Role-play the phrases you learned in the previous lecture.
Hotels: Inquiries - Grammar5:26
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next lecture.
Hotels: Requests and complaints - Key Phrases1:53
You'll likely not have to complain about anything in Japan. Customer service here is great. But if there is something bothering you, these phrases could help you out.
Hotels: Requests and complaints - Role-play5:49
Role-play the phrases you learned in the previous lecture.
Hotels: Requests and complaints - Grammar8:23
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next section.

Lost and found - Key Phrases2:57
If you lose something in Japan, don't worry. Someone will likely turn it in. It's a very safe country. This lecture shows you phrases you can use to get your stuff back.
Lost and found - Role-play4:33
Role-play the phrases you learned in the previous lecture.
Lost and found - Grammar4:14
Want to learn more phrases and the grammar of the role-play sentences? You'll want to watch this one. If not, skip to the next section.

Requirements

Nothing! This course is for absolute beginners.

Description

***The FIRST Japanese travel phrases course on Udemy***

***The ONLY Japanese travel phrases course taught with a professional native Japanese language instructor***

***The ONLY Japanese travel phrases course with a unique role-play system, shadowing, and full grammar explanations.***

Planning on that dream trip to Japan?

In this course you will learn essential phrases for your trip to Japan, whether you are a tourist or moving to Japan for the long term. But rather than just teaching you to memorize phrases, we go beyond by explaining each phrase to you. That way you not only will have a deeper understanding of the phrases, but it will also help you make your own sentences in Japanese. All grammar and sentence explanations are done by Taka-sensei, a professional native Japanese teacher with over 20 years of experience.

Now you may be wondering, don't the Japanese speak English? The short answer is, most people don't. If you stick to the city and major tourist areas, you might be able to find places with with English speakers, but you'll quickly notice that there is a shortage of English speaking staff. And, once you go outside the city, you'll find even fewer Japanese people who speak English. So, we believe this course is essential for tourists!

And aside from being just for tourist, if you are moving to Japan and want to learn the most essential survival Japanese quickly, or perhaps a beginner at learning Japanese, this course is for you!

In addition to learning Japanese, throughout the course we also included some cultural notes and insights to Japan to help you enjoy your travels through the country even more. Should you have any questions about traveling to Japan, we'll try to help you! We will be active in the Q&A section, and we guarantee that we will respond to any questions that you may have as soon as possible, whether it be about language or travel. Just give us at least 48 hours to respond in case both of us aren't available.

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Who this course is for:

Tourists coming to Japan who want to make the most out of their travels
People moving to Japan who want to learn lots of useful phrases quickly
Anyone interested in learning basic Japanese phrases and grammar

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Course content

Introduction - Start here!4 lectures • 16min

The Basics3 lectures • 20min

Using the main course lectures - IMPORTANT!2 lectures • 6min

At a Restaurant18 lectures • 1hr 26min

Shopping6 lectures • 33min

Asking for directions12 lectures • 59min

Hotels6 lectures • 30min

At a coffee shop3 lectures • 13min

Traveling with children3 lectures • 20min

Lost and found3 lectures • 12min

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