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Learn Japanese from ZERO. (romanized version)
Rating: 4.6 out of 5(7 ratings)
37 students
Last updated 1/2023
English

What you'll learn

  • You will learn the Japanese basic sound system and high/low pitches to pronounce Japanese.
  • You will learn how to say - basic greetings, self-introduction, asking questions, and making requests, like/dislike in Japanese.
  • You will learn basic grammar - particles, pronouns (demonstrative and personal), there is/are, i-adjectives/na-adjectives, and verb conjugation (present tense)
  • You will learn how to count the numbers and say the time in Japanese.
  • You will learn the basic 107 useful phrases in polite form of Japanese.

Course content

13 sections60 lectures2h 49m total length
  • Before we begin0:48

    Students will understand the types of Japanese characters and what "romanization"means. Students will also understand the approach of the course.

  • aiueo (Japanese vowels)1:53

    Students will learn the vowels of Japanese.

  • ka ki ku ke ko, sa shi su se so, ta chi tsu te to1:56

    Students will learn the sounds of Japanese. (kakikukeko, sashisuseso, tachitsuteto) 

  • na ni nu ne no, ha hi fu he ho, ma mi mu me mo1:47

    Students will learn the sounds of Japanese. (naninuneno, hahifuheno, mamimumemo) 

  • ya yu yo, ra ri ru re ro, wa o n2:51

    Students will learn the sounds of Japanese. (yayuyo rarirurero waon) 

  • Japanese pitches4:10

    Students will learn the features of Japanese sounds such as high/low pitches and equal length in each syllable.

Requirements

  • No Japanese experience required! You do not need to know Hiragana/Katakana as this course is taught in Romaji (alphabets).
  • Your passion

Description

Learn Japanese from ZERO (Romanized Version) – Start Speaking Fast Without Kana or Kanji!

Looking to learn Japanese from scratch — with no need to read Japanese scripts? You're in the right place!
This course is designed for absolute beginners who want to start speaking and understanding Japanese quickly, using romaji (the Roman alphabet).

If you've always wanted to try Japanese but felt overwhelmed by Hiragana, Katakana, or Kanji, this course makes learning simple, fun, and accessible — right from the very first lesson.

You’ll learn:

  • Basic Japanese sounds and pronunciation

  • Common greetings and polite expressions

  • Self-introductions, asking questions, making requests

  • Numbers, time, pronouns, and useful grammar points

  • Describing what you like/dislike, and basic verb conjugation

  • 107 practical, native-level phrases for everyday situations!

This course focuses on speaking and listening, not reading or writing, so you can build real-world communication skills right away. All explanations are in clear English, and you’ll hear natural, authentic Japanese spoken by a native instructor.

Bonus: Japanese kana (Hiragana & Katakana) is shown alongside romaji in many lessons, so you can start recognizing it naturally if you're ready — plus downloadable kana charts are included.

Each section ends with a speaking and listening practice session to review what you’ve learned and build confidence.

You’ll also get:

  • 18 downloadable resources for notes and self-study

  • Lots of repetition and real examples to help the phrases stick

  • No pressure to learn kana — just focus on speaking Japanese fast and clearly

Important:
This course is ideal for total beginners.
If you already know Hiragana, Katakana, or basic Japanese grammar, you might find this course too easy — in that case, check out one of my intermediate-level courses instead!

Start your Japanese journey today — risk-free with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Who this course is for:

  • For beginners with zero experience in Japanese.
  • For beginners who want to learn Japanese from a Japanese native speaker (me!) but want a teacher to explain in English.
  • For beginners who want to see how Japanese is like before they learn Japanese characters.
  • If you want to learn the Japanese writing system, this is not the right course for you, but I appreciate your interests.