Westside Japanese Lessons

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Level 1 - Hajimemashite!

Hajimemashite is a general introduction to the Japanese language and introduces you to basic grammar and vocabulary as well reading and writing to a primary school level. By the end of this level, you will be able to visit Japan and use some survival Japanese.

What will I learn?

  • Basic grammar
  • Relative pronouns (this, that)
  • Asking and answering yes / no questions
  • Simple counting and count related questions
  • Asking about birthdays
  • Past tense and negative answers

Level 2 - Ganbatte kudasai!

Ganbatte kudasai builds on the fundamentals covered in Level 1 and introduces more commonly used language features such as te-form, ta-form and kanji. By the end of this level, you will be able to travel around Japan with more confidence and have simple conversations.

What will I learn?

Level 3 - Motto benkyou shiyou!

Motto benkyou shiyou covers the remaining basic verb forms, including various grammar constructs used in more everyday conversation. By the end of this level, students will be able to engage in more lifelike conversations with friends and relatives.

What will I learn?

Level 4 - Nihongo dekiru kamo!

Nihongo dekiru kamo introduces more advanced verb forms and more common ways of expression often used day to day. This level also covers kanji in more detail. By the end of this level, students will be able to live in Japan.

What will I learn?

Level 5

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