Japanese Course 101 (Level 1): Beginners
Japanese. Learn Japanese with us.
Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This beginner's course is suitable for those wishing to gain practical ability to communicate in Japanese in various situations in everyday life. No previous knowledge of the language is required.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- exchange greetings in Japanese
- give a simple self-introduction
- talk to someone briefly about your family
- talk about your favourite food/s
- recognise Japanese characters.
Content
- Exchanging greetings
- Using basic classroom Japanese
- Talking about countries, languages, and occupations
- Introducing yourself
- Talking about your family
- Talking about your preference of food and drinks
- Talking about what you often eat or drink
- Recognising Japanese characters
- Writing your name and country in Japanese
Intended audience
Suitable for beginner A1 level students
Prerequisites
None
Delivery style
An interactive, online workshop
Prescribed text
Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 (Coursebook for Communicative Language Activities), SANSHUSHA Publishing Co., Ltd. 1st Edition: October 2013
ISBN 978-4-384-05752-2 C0081
Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Starter A1 (Coursebook for Communicative Language Competence), SANSHUSHA Publishing Co., Ltd. 1st Edition: October 2013
ISBN 978-4-384-05753-9 C0081
Based on Chapters 1-5 of the above textbooks. These texts are used for activities and form the basis for consolidation and practice.
Textbooks should only be purchased once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.
Suggested textbook supplier
Language Book Centre
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Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.
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...Tue 15 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 22 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 29 Jul 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 5 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 12 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 19 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 26 Aug 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 2 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 9 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Tue 16 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
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...Tue 7 Oct 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 14 Oct 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 21 Oct 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 28 Oct 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 4 Nov 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 11 Nov 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 18 Nov 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 25 Nov 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 2 Dec 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
Tue 9 Dec 2025
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)
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Featured facilitators
Fumiko Ozeki
Fumiko loves teaching Japanese to students of all levels and encourages learning in a fun, relaxed and interactive classroom setting. With extensive experience in Japan and Australia, she has a...
Onjung Yang
Dr Onjung Yang holds a Bachelor’s degree from Dokkyo University and a Master’s degree from Waseda University, both in Japan. She also has a PhD from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the...
What others say
I found this course to be a fun and stress-free introduction to Japanese, thanks to our teacher who was very friendly, helpful and patient. I enjoyed learning to speak real-life Japanese and to become acquainted with hiragana (and a little bit of katakana), and am looking forward to learning even more in Japanese 102.
- Linda Kristian-Lambert
An amazing teacher who is very dedicated, indepth and fun. Highly recommended.
- Aaron Dexter
A wonderful tutor for Japanese 101 Beginners. So well prepared and attentive to the students. The structure of each lesson was varied and useful for learning.
- Alex Mascarenhas