What you'll learn
Learn to speak Japanese with our Japanese language short courses online and in Sydney!
After building a solid foundation of the Japanese language, it is time now to practice those skills and add some new ones.
Through new situational topics, you will widen your vocabulary and have the opportunity to practice your pronunciation and conversation skills while gaining a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.
Please note this course will be held online via Zoom.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Japanese beginners course, you should be able to:
- Talk about yourself, others, and situations in more detail
- Ask for and receive more detailed directions to a place
- Communicate using negatives and more complex questions
- Talk about things you plan to do in the future and invite someone to do something
- Use conversational skills to give and receive presents, solve problems
- Exchange points of view according to Japanese etiquette
- Distinguish between Hiragana and Katakana alphabets and begin to learn the Katakana characters and sounds
Course content
What will be covered in this Japanese beginners course?
Topics
- Directions and locations
- Ask and answer more complex questions
- Answer in more detail, reason on matters
- Future plans, holidays and day-off
- Give and receive presents
- Japanese etiquette and culture
Grammar
- Hiragana alphabet, characters, and sounds
- Katakana alphabet
- Sentence structure
Intended audience
Who is this Japanese beginners course for?
This course is for students who have completed approximately 20 hours of learning Japanese, or who have attended our Japanese Course: Beginners Level 1.
Course venue
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
- Recommendation: We advise you to log in with a computer rather than a mobile or tablet.
Course materials
What to bring to class
- Textbook
- Notebook and pen
Textbook
Please purchase the course textbook, which is used for the Learn Japanese: Beginners Course and Learn Japanese: Level 2 Course.
Japanese for Busy People 1 (Romanized Version)
ISBN: 9781568363844
You can purchase the textbook from Abbey's Bookshop (131 York St, Sydney NSW 2000).
We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start).
The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee. If you would like to inquire about the current price, please call Abbey's Bookshop on 02 9264 3111.
Additional information
Please note the following:
Bring your friend and save! Please visit our discounts page for more information.
Course testimonials
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Robert said: I found the course very enjoyable and very easily accessible due to the recordings I could watch it at home.
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Ao said: Excellent course, will recommend to any friends if they are willing to learn Japanese.
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Thearin said: Chie sensei was very knowledgeable and provided examples and guidance. She tailored the sessions to match the knowledge of all students. Many thanks.
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Erich said: Learning Japanese with a well-informed instructor.
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Shane said: Very relaxed and friendly learning environment.
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