What You’ll Achieve

By the end of this course, you will:

• Express Yourself More Deeply: Learn how to describe people, objects, places, and actions using adjectives in the past and present tense, adding nuance to your Japanese.
• Give Reasons and Make Comparisons: Confidently explain why things happen, compare two or more things, and talk about “the best” using comparatives and superlatives.
• Talk About Wants and Desires: Express what you want, what you want to do, and even what you don’t want to do—perfect for planning your dream trip to Japan or talking about everyday life.
• Use Vague Expressions Naturally: Learn how to speak like a native using expressions like “something,” “someone,” or “somewhere” when you don’t need to be specific.
• Master Counters: Count people, flat objects, and vehicles like a pro, using the correct Japanese counters.
• Talk About Existence and Location: Say where things and people are, describe what exists where, and explain events happening at specific places.
• Make Suggestions and Offers: Say “Let’s do it!” or “May I help you?” with ease and confidence.
• Use the Te-form: Unlock a world of new grammar! Learn how to connect ideas, ask for favors, give permission, describe ongoing actions, and more.
• Express Continuation and Change: Talk about things you’ve been doing, how you’re feeling, and how things have changed over time.
• Use the Ta-form with Confidence: Talk about past experiences, what you’ve done already, what you haven’t done yet, and how to list actions or items in a natural way.
• Build Natural Flow in Conversation: Practice sequencing actions, combining adjectives and nouns, and using expressions like にも, でも, and や to sound more fluent.
• Describe People and Feelings: Talk about someone’s appearance, condition, and feelings using more advanced expressions.
• Boost Your Speaking Fluency: Participate in conversation-focused classes to reinforce everything you’ve learned and start using Japanese with confidence and flow.
• Kanji Proficiency: Expand your knowledge with 40+ new kanji, including practical readings and meanings.
• Gain Cultural Insights: Discover valuable aspects of Japanese culture that enrich your language learning and enhance real-world communication.

What’s Included in This Course?

• 🕒 12 x 120-minute live Zoom lessons (12 sessions)
• 📝 Homework with personalized feedback
• 📺 Lifetime access and class recordings
• 🎮 Quizzes, games, flashcards, and fun activities
• 📄 PDFs with learning materials
• 🗣️ Speaking practice
• 🤝 Access to our Discord community to make new friends, share, and grow together.
• 💬 Ask questions between lessons if needed
• 👩‍🏫 Instructor: Himawari Sensei

Who Is This Course For?

• Students who have completed Journey II or have a solid understanding of basic sentence structures, particles, verb tenses, and Katakana. You’re ready to level up and explore more complex grammar and expression.
• Learners who want to expand their grammar: You want to go beyond the basics—learn how to compare things, give reasons, use te-form and ta-form, talk about desires, and express ongoing or past experiences.
• Those aiming for real fluency: You want to speak more naturally by using vague expressions, counting objects correctly, and sequencing actions smoothly in conversation.
• Aspiring world travelers, workers, and anime lovers: Whether you’re preparing for a trip to Japan, working with Japanese colleagues, or simply want to understand more of your favorite shows, this course gives you the tools.
• Students who enjoy cultural learning through conversation: You’re not just learning rules—you want to use Japanese in real-life contexts and enjoy relaxed conversation classes that help reinforce everything you’ve learned.

What Will You Need:

• Confidence using Hiragana and Katakana
• Basic understanding of sentence structure and particles
• Notebook and Pen
• Zoom Installed
• Curiosity, Consistency, and a Sense of Humor 😉

Course Details:

📅 Course Start Date:

• Sunday, June 7, 10:00 AM JST (Japan Standard Time)
• Sunday, June 7, 01:00 AM UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
• Saturday, June 6, 6:00 PM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
• Saturday, June 6, 9:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)

📖 Class Schedule:

• Once a week for 12 weeks

• JST Time (Saturdays, 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM) / UTC Time (Saturdays, 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM):
• Lesson 1: June 7 (rescheduled from June 6 JST)
• Lesson 2: June 14 (rescheduled from June 13 JST)
• Lesson 3: June 20
• Lesson 4: June 27
• Lesson 5: July 4
• Lesson 6: July 11
• Lesson 7: July 18
• Lesson 8: July 25
• Lesson 9: August 1
• Lesson 10: August 8
• Lesson 11: August 15
• Lesson 12: August 22

• PDT Time (Saturdays, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM) / EDT Time (Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)
• Lesson 1: June 6 (rescheduled; special time: 6PM – 9PM PDT / 9PM – 11 PM EDT)
• Lesson 2: June 13 (rescheduled; special time: 6PM – 9PM PDT / 9PM – 11 PM EDT)
• Lesson 3: June 20
• Lesson 4: June 27
• Lesson 5: July 4
• Lesson 6: July 11
• Lesson 7: July 18
• Lesson 8: July 26
• Lesson 9: August 1
• Lesson 10: August 8
• Lesson 11: August 15
• Lesson 12: August 22

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:

480 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.