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Japanese for Beginners Course Bundle
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Japanese for Beginners Course Bundle

Learn the basics of the Japanese language with this 9-course bundle!
Created byAndy Watabe
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognize and read hiragana characters
  • Recognize and read katakana characters
  • Recognize and read 240 kanji characters
  • Give a simple self-introduction in Japanese
  • Talk about your hometown, hobbies, and favorite foods in Japanese
  • Identify everyday objects and personal items
  • Count objects from 1 to 100
  • How to order food and drinks at a restaurant
  • Count hundreds, thousands, and ten thousands digits
  • Talk about food such as fruits, vegetables, and meals
  • Say prices and check out at a cash register
  • How to tell time and say the date in Japanese
  • How to talk about daily activities
  • How to talk about weather and climate
  • How to talk about weekend and travel plans
  • Ask for and give directions
  • Describe the color and attributes of objects and animals
  • Identify animals such as zoo, farm, and sea animals
  • How to talk about people and family members
  • How to describe the physical appearance and personality of people
  • How to talk about health and body parts

Course content

10 sections310 lectures37h 52m total length
  • Introduction to Hiragana3:09

    Learn to read hiragana, the phonetic script of Japanese, and master all 46 characters and basic words, while exploring katakana, kanji, furigana, and romaji.

  • あいうえお (a i u e o)3:30

    Learn the five basic hiragana vowel sounds and master stroke order, a general pattern across all Japanese characters, to memorize faster and improve handwriting.

  • かきくけこ (ka ki ku ke ko)5:27

    Learn ka ki ku ko and other kana by distinguishing short and long vowel sounds, recognizing long vowels from double vowels, and identifying each character's forms.

  • がぎぐげご (ga gi gu ge go)3:57

    Learn how the ductus marks on hiragana change consonant sounds, turning ka into ga and introducing the 20 hiragana with duct variations ga, gi, gu, ge, go.

  • さしすせそ (sa shi su se so)5:02

    Learn the Japanese syllables sa, shi, su, se, so and how dropped vowel sounds affect pronunciation. Practice identifying each character with examples like sa, soo, set, and suki.

  • ざじずぜぞ (za ji zu ze zo)4:24

    Learn the characters za ji zu ze zo and review their dakuten forms and pronunciations, exploring how each character corresponds to its spoken sound in this japanese for beginners lesson.

  • たちつてと (ta chi tsu te to)5:58

    Learn the ta chi tsu te to kana in this lesson. Identify each character's sound and how a small tsu creates a sokuon with a brief glottal stop, like uh-oh.

  • だぢづでど (da ji zu de do)4:10

    Learn the da, gi, zu, and doh characters with ductin marks and practice their pronunciations using examples like daigaku and tsuzuku.

  • なにぬねの (na ni nu ne no)4:41

    Master the kana na, ni, nu, ne, no by identifying characters and matching sounds with examples like sakana, inu, unagi, and kinoko.

  • はひふへほ (ha hi fu he ho)4:40

    Identify the Japanese characters ha, hi, fu, he, ho and practice recognizing them through playful examples in this Japanese for beginners course bundle.

  • ばびぶべぼ (ba bi bu be bo)4:36

    Learn to recognize Japanese characters and practice pronunciation with repeated prompts and examples from the lesson, including words like bakuhatsu, tsubasa, fubuki, and ibiki.

  • ぱぴぷぺぽ (pa pi pu pe po)2:55

    Learn the handakuten mark, a circle at the top right corner of a character that turns h sounds into p sounds, like ha to pa and ho to po.

  • まみむめも (ma mi mu me mo)4:40

    Learn to identify and pronounce the kana ma, mi, mu, me, and mo in the Japanese for beginners course, using examples like me, moo, sashimi, tomodachi, and kimono.

  • やゆよ (ya yu yo)2:51

    Learn to recognize the ya, yu, and yo characters through guided identification with examples such as ya, yu, yo, Yuki, and Ube.

  • らりるれろ (ra ri ru re ro)4:40

    Master the ra ri ru re ro kana by recognizing each character and matching sounds to words like da, dee, karada, abura, kujira, matsuri, taberu.

  • わをん (wa wo n)5:11

    Learn the hiragana characters wa, wo, and n, how wo marks direct objects, and practice reading words like ichigo taberu and kanpei while noting n’s nasal sounds.

  • Small やゆよ (ya yu yo)4:35

    Learn how adding small ya, yu, and yo to 12 base characters creates new syllables. Note romanization omits a y after sh, c, or j.

Requirements

  • No previous Japanese experience needed. This course is intended for complete beginners.

Description

This course include 9 courses that will teach you the basics of the Japanese language. This bundle covers the equivalent of TWO college semesters of Japanese.

- Hiragana Crash Course
- Katakana Crash Course
- Japanese for Beginners Level 1
- Japanese for Beginners Level 2
- Japanese for Beginners Level 3
- Japanese for Beginners Level 4
- Japanese for Beginners Level 5
- Elementary Kanji Grade 1
- Elementary Kanji Grade 2

Whether you're just starting to learn Japanese or you want to review the basics, this course is the perfect place to start!

Learning a language requires PRACTICE, just like when learning how to play a sport or instrument. Most courses and textbooks focus on teaching ABOUT the language and don't give enough opportunities to actually USE the language. The interactive videos in this course bundle will have you speaking Japanese from Day 1.

Each course also includes downloadable practice sheets and online flashcards so you can practice on the go!

This course covers reading, writing, listening, speaking, and everyday conversations in Japanese. You will also learn grammar, vocabulary, and cultural facts about Japan. With over 35 hours of video content, you'll develop the necessary foundation to become fluent in Japanese. This is the ultimate course for beginners!

What are you waiting for? Join the course and start your Japanese-learning journey today!

Who this course is for:

  • Beginner Japanese learners who want to learn basic Japanese reading, writing, and conversation