Complete Beginner Japanese Curriculum: Hiragana & Katakana
This level is designed for complete beginners who are starting Japanese from zero.
Learners begin by building a foundation in Hiragana and Katakana, including basic pronunciation,
reading, and writing. Through private 1-on-1 lessons and homework assigned by their teacher,
learners practice Japanese step by step and prepare for the next stage of their Japanese learning journey.
Features of the Curriculum:
・Introduces Hiragana and Katakana step by step, starting with basic Japanese sounds and characters.
・Combines private 1-on-1 lessons with homework and guided practice between lessons.
・Builds a foundation in Japanese pronunciation, reading, and writing before progressing to the N5 curriculum.
This curriculum is ideal for complete beginners who want to start learning Japanese from zero
and build a solid foundation before moving on to the N5 level.
| Lesson | Curriculum | What You’ll Learn |
|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1 | Hiragana: あ・か rows | Hiragana pronunciation and writing |
| Lesson 2 | Hiragana: さ・た rows | Hiragana pronunciation and writing |
| Lesson 3 | Hiragana: な・は rows | Hiragana pronunciation and writing |
| Lesson 4 | Hiragana: ま・や・ら・わ rows | Hiragana pronunciation and writing |
| Lesson 5 | Hiragana: Voiced & P-sounds | Japanese voiced sounds and P-sounds |
| Lesson 6 | Katakana: ア・カ rows | Katakana pronunciation and writing |
| Lesson 7 | Katakana: サ・タ rows | Katakana pronunciation and writing |
| Lesson 8 | Katakana: ナ・ハ rows | Katakana pronunciation and writing |
| Lesson 9 | Katakana: マ・ヤ・ラ・ワ rows | Katakana pronunciation and writing |
| Lesson 10 | Katakana: Voiced & P-sounds | Japanese voiced sounds and P-sounds |
Learning Goals:
By the end of this level, learners will be able to:
・Recognize, read, and write basic Hiragana and Katakana.
・Understand the basic sounds and pronunciation of Japanese.
・Build the foundation needed to begin learning basic Japanese grammar, vocabulary, and conversation at the N5 level.
What Comes Next?
After building a foundation in Hiragana and Katakana, learners can move on to our
N5 Japanese Curriculum, where they begin learning basic Japanese grammar, vocabulary, conversation, listening, reading, and writing.
