Online Japanese Course with Private 1-on-1 Lessons

Minna no Nihongo Shokyu 1For Beginner to Elementary (0→JLPT N5 level)

This level is a foundational, designed for beginners learning Japanese. It helps learners develop the four essential skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing thorugh lesson and homework provided by your teacher each lessons. Using a step-by-step approach, it builds language proficiency by starting with simple sentence patterns and gradually progressing to more complex structures.

Features of the Curriculum:
・Structured around sentence patterns, examples, conversations, and exercises.
・Focuses on everyday conversation scenarios commonly encountered by non-native speakers.

Learning Goals:
By the end of this level, learners will be able to:
・Engage in simple interactions in frequently encountered daily situations.
・Express thoughts and ideas about familiar topics in Japanese.

Sample Japanese Learning Materials

See examples of the original learning materials used in our N5-level online Japanese lessons. Our materials combine grammar, practical examples, illustrations, and exercises to help beginners understand and use Japanese step by step.

Introducing Yourself in Japanese

Learn basic sentence patterns such as 「私は〜です」 and practice introducing your name and nationality in Japanese.

Asking for Locations in Japanese

Learn how to ask where places and things are using expressions such as 「〜はどこですか」 and practice using Japanese in everyday situations.

These are examples of the original learning materials used in our private 1-on-1 Japanese lessons. Your teacher will guide you through the materials and provide additional explanations, speaking practice, and homework based on your learning progress.

This curriculum is ideal for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in Japanese while gaining confidence in using the language in real-life contexts!

課	Lessons	Topic	What you Can-do
1	2~4	Review (Pronunciation, Reading &Writing of Hiragana, Katakana)	Review basic (pronunciation, reading & writing of Hiragana, Katakana), basic phrases
2	2~4	Hello	Exchange greetings Give a simple self introduction
3	2~4	What is it ?	Ask something’s name, and express who the things belong to
4	2~4	Please give me this one.	Ask someone the location Do some shopping
5	2~4	What time is it ?	Talk about your schedule to someone (time, day of the week)
6	2~4	Do you go to Japan?	Go out with your friends by vehicle
7	2~4	Shall we go toghter?	Ask your frined to join Talk about your daily routine
8	2~4	Excuse me	Ask someone you don’t know how to say in Japanese.
9	2~4	How are you ?	Talk about your daily life
10	2~4	I like Japan!	Talk about your likes and dislikes/strengths and weaknesses.
11	2~4	Let me introduce my country	Give a simple introduction of your country, city you live in
12	2~4	How long do you stay in Japan?	Talk about number, time, term, frequency
13	2~4	How was the festival?	Talk about your past experience
14	2~4	I want to drink beer	Talk about what you want to do
15	2~4	Please take me to the Tokyo	Give a simple request, instructions to someone
16	2~4	Let me introduce my family	Talk briefly about your family and job
17	2~4	Please tell me how to use this	Give a explanation of the place, things, people
18	2~4	What’s wrong with it?	Give a explanation of rule and regulations
19	2~4	What is your hobby?	Talk about your hobbies Talk about what you can and can’t do
20	2~4	I’ll go on a diet from tomorrow.	Talk about the changes of scene, situation
21	2~4	What will you do on summer vacation?	Have a casual conversation with your close friends
22	2~4	I think so too.	Give a simple opinion, impressions and expectation
23	2~4	What kind of apartment do you like?	Give a detailed explanation about things and person
24	2~4	How do I get there?	Give a explanation about direction and how to use something
25	2~4	Could you help me?	Ask somebody to do something for you