Kana and sound
Basic kana, voiced sounds, long vowels, double consonants and contracted sounds.
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JP-START · General Japanese
Japanese Starter
Master kana, pronunciation and the first essential patterns for a confident start.
Recommended for
Complete beginners or learners who want to rebuild kana and start systematically.
LevelBeginner · Early N5
Standard length10 weeks · 40 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 outlineMODULE 01 MODULE 02 MODULE 03 MODULE 04
Four connected learning modules
Teachers may adjust practice density in response to the class, while the stage outcomes and core content remain consistent.
Meeting for the first time
Greetings, introductions, demonstratives, statements and questions.
My day
Time, dates, introductory verbs, particles に・で・を and routines.
First situational task
Shopping, ordering, campus directions and a basic conversation showcase.
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.