Learn Japanese Online – Level 1

The Japanese are known for their love of precision, and mastery. Learn to speak the language of innovation and design, and open up the door to the culture of sushi, sudoku, manga, anime, martial arts, computer games, and origami. Japanese is spoken by 124 million people in Japan, and an additional 4 million elsewhere in the world. Japan has a very large percentage of people who speak Japanese, roughly 98% of people living in Japan speak the language. To put that into perspective, in the United States roughly 80% of people living there can speak English fluently.

On the one hand, Japan has the 2nd largest economy in the world, with world-famous innovative brands in manufacturing, etc. On the other hand, its language and culture are steeped in the deepest of traditions dating back thousands of years.

Japanese characters are a world different from the traditional English alphabet. The Japanese language has a much more easily identified alphabet compared to Chinese, though their characters may look the same. As Asian countries continue to grow in popularity, their culture becomes more prevalent in Western society. Japanese culture is everywhere in the western world – from the technology we use to video games. Why not connect with your interests and learn the language behind many of our favorite brands and icons?

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Greeting such a “How are you?” and “Good Morning”
• Introducing yourself – your name
• Numbers 0-20
• Giving and asking for contact details
• Foods – fruits and vegetables
• The verb “to be”
• And so much more!

After completing our Level 1 online Japanese course be sure to look at our Level 2, and Level 3 Japanese courses. These courses will provide you with even more of the basics needed to communicate with native Japanese speakers!

Are you planning a business trip or looking for a job in Japan? Our Business Japanese Course will introduce you to business-specific vocabulary so you can open the doors to new opportunities.

Course Content

Example Certificate