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JP-N5 · General Japanese

Elementary Japanese

Build an elementary grammar system and daily communication for common short texts and exchanges.

Recommended for

Learners who know kana and a few patterns and want to complete a systematic elementary stage.

LevelElementary · JLPT N5
Standard length14 weeks · 56 class hours
Study frequency2 sessions per week · 2 class hours each
Suggested class size8–14 learners
Admissions statusOpen for enrolment
Stage outcomes

What you should be able to do after this stage

01

Use the stage vocabulary and structures in meaningful communication

02

Complete integrated listening, speaking, reading and writing tasks

03

Recognize current strengths and the appropriate next learning stage

Course outline

Four connected learning modules

Teachers may adjust practice density in response to the class, while the stage outcomes and core content remain consistent.

MODULE 01

Life and action

Verb groups and forms, existence, invitations and daily activities.

MODULE 02

Description and comparison

Adjectives, preferences, ability, comparison, people and places.

MODULE 03

Requests and permission

The て-form, requests, permission, prohibition and actions in progress.

MODULE 04

Elementary integrated task

Short reading, listening, travel planning and a stage assessment.

Placement & enrolment

Confirm your starting point before choosing a class

Share your learning history, goal and available times. Where a level check is needed, the center will arrange a short assessment or conversation before recommending a class.

Ask about course availability