What You’ll Achieve

By the end of this course, you will:

• Master Hiragana and Katakana: Learn to read and write both Japanese alphabets, forming the foundation of your language skills.
• Speak Basic Japanese: Confidently introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and engage in everyday conversations.
• Learn Essential Phrases: Learn over 50+ essential phrases for common situations like ordering food, asking for directions, and more.
• Improve Pronunciation: Enhance your pronunciation by understanding pitch accent and rhythm, helping you sound more like a native speaker.
• Start Reading and Writing: Read and write simple Japanese words, helping you recognize key vocabulary and build sentences.
• Gain Cultural Insights: Discover valuable aspects of Japanese culture that enrich your language learning and enhance real-world communication.
• Navigate Everyday Situations: Order at restaurants, ask questions, and handle daily interactions with confidence.
• Build Confidence: Build the skills you need to navigate simple conversations and prepare for more advanced learning.

What’s Included in This Course?

• 🕒 5 x 120-minute live Zoom lessons
• 📝 Homework with personalized feedback
• 📺 Lifetime access and class recordings
• 🎮 Quizzes, games, flashcards, and fun activities
• 📄 PDFs with learning materials
• 🤝 Access to our Discord community to make new friends, share, and grow together.
• 💬 Teacher’s Desk Time (Ask questions between lessons if needed)
• 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Himawari Sensei

Who Is This Course For?

• Complete Beginners: You’ve always wanted to learn Japanese but didn’t know where to start.
• Simple Conversations: You want to introduce yourself and hold basic conversations with ease.
• Understanding Characters: You struggle with reading Japanese characters and need help mastering Hiragana and Katakana.
• Practical Use: You want to learn Japanese for everyday situations, whether for travel, work, or personal enjoyment.
• Love for Japanese Culture: You’re fascinated by Japanese culture and language, and you’re excited to dive into learning.
• Build Confidence: This course provides a strong foundation, helping you gain confidence in your learning and preparing you for the next level of Japanese.

What Will You Need:

• Curiosity and Enthusiasm
• Notebook and Pen
• Zoom Installed

Course Details:

📅 Course Start Date:

• Sunday, April 6, 10:00 AM JST (Japan Standard Time)
• Saturday, April 5, 6:00 PM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
• Saturday, April 5, 9:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

📖 Class Schedule:

• Once a week for 5 weeks
• JST Time (Sundays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM):
  • Lesson 1: April 6
  • Lesson 2: April 13
  • Lesson 3: April 20
  • Lesson 4: April 27
  • Lesson 5: May 4
• PDT Time (Saturdays, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM) / EDT Time (Saturdays, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM) :
  • Lesson 1: April 5
  • Lesson 2: April 12
  • Lesson 3: April 19
  • Lesson 4: April 26
  • Lesson 5: May 3

🌍 Language:

• Mainly in English. Gradually incorporates more Japanese as you progress.

👥 Class size:

• Limited to 5-15 students to ensure a focused and engaging learning experience.

Himawari’s 5-Day Satisfaction Guarantee:

If you don’t feel any progress or are unsatisfied with the results within the first 5 days of the course, you’ll get a full refund—no questions asked.

I’m so confident in the quality of my lessons that if you decide to switch to another Japanese teacher, I’ll even cover the cost of your first lesson with them. Your success is my priority, no matter what!

Price:

190 USD

*If you’re unable to join this time, simply add your name to the waitlist to be the first to know when future sessions become available.