Nihongo Online School

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Learn Japanese with Our JLPT N4 & N3 Courses on Udemy

We’re proud to offer high-quality video lessons for JLPT N4 and N3 on Udemy, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms. Whether you’re just beginning your JLPT journey or working to reach the next level, our courses are designed to help you succeed.

What You’ll Learn

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Trusted by 5,000 Students Worldwide

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Reaching 5,000 students across 84 countries is a strong reminder that learning Japanese connects people globally.

Learners come from diverse backgrounds, but they share one common goal: to improve their Japanese skills through a reliable and structured online learning experience.

Our Udemy courses currently maintain a 4.7+ instructor rating with hundreds of verified reviews, reflecting consistent learner satisfaction and long-term trust.

We are grateful for the trust our students place in us, and we continuously refine our materials to help learners move from understanding Japanese to confidently using it in real conversations and professional settings.

If you’ve been studying with videos and want feedback for speaking, our free trial lesson will show you what to focus on next.

3 Key Differences from Other Japanese Learning Videos

1. Direct Method Tailored for Upper-Beginner Learners (N5 → N4, N4 → N3)

Our courses are developed entirely using the Direct Method, a technique commonly used in Japanese language schools. Unlike other video lessons that rely on English or subtitle translations, we teach fully in Japanese to dramatically improve listening and speaking skills. By eliminating subtitles and using only Japanese, learners become more conscious of the language they hear—building the ability to understand and communicate in Japanese naturally.

2. Explanations Using Vocabulary and Grammar You Already Know

We carefully structure our lessons using grammar and vocabulary that learners have already studied. This makes explanations easy to follow—even for beginners—and helps students build the skill of understanding Japanese in Japanese, rather than constantly translating in their heads. It’s a smooth, natural transition to higher levels.

3. Clear, Motivating, and Engaging Video Lessons

Our videos recreate the atmosphere of a face-to-face classroom. Instructors appear on screen and speak directly to learners, maintaining a strong sense of connection and motivation. We also emphasize teaching sentence patterns with context—so learners don’t just memorize phrases, but truly understand when and how to use them in real-life situations.

JLPT N4 vs JLPT N3: Which Course Is Right for You?

If you are not sure whether to start with N4 or jump to N3, this quick comparison will help you choose the right level.

Item JLPT N4 Online Course JLPT N3 Online Course
Level Beginner to Elementary Elementary to Intermediate
Recommended for Learners after JLPT N5 (or equivalent) Learners after JLPT N4 (or equivalent)
Grammar focus Core patterns & basic sentence structures More complex structures & nuance
Reading level Short, simple texts Longer passages with more detail
Listening Daily conversation basics More natural speed conversations
Best for Building a strong foundation Using Japanese more naturally in real life
Course link JLPT N4 on Udemy JLPT N3 on Udemy
Start JLPT N4 on Udemy Start JLPT N3 on Udemy

Created by a team of experienced Japanese instructors.

Instructor Tsuchiya
After obtaining a Japanese language teaching qualification, Tsuchiya began teaching Japanese to International students in 2008, primarily at Japanese language schools in Fukuoka Prefecture. She has experience in homeroom management, academic counseling, and interview preparation. As a Japanese instructor, she has taught Japanese to over 800 students from 15 different countries.
Instructor Mori
After earning her Japanese language teaching qualification in 2007, Mori has been engaged in teaching Japanese to international students for over 10 years, mainly at Japanese language schools in Fukuoka Prefecture. She also provides online instruction for technical intern trainees aiming to work in Japan, covering essential daily conversation skills and etiquette necessary for living in Japan.
Instructor Hoshino
After obtaining a Japanese language teaching qualification in 2014, Hoshino has been teaching Japanese to corporate employees and technical intern trainees at Japanese language schools in Fukuoka Prefecture. She has taught Japanese to over 1,000 students. Leveraging her Practical experience in Japanese companies, she also provides training on business etiquette unique to Japanese culture.