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Complete beginner programNo Japanese required
Japanese Foundation 150
JF150
Start from zero and learn Japanese you can actually use.
Learn with a teacher in live lessons, practise between classes and know what to study next.
話Speak聞Understand読Read
Ichi-chanYou’ve got this!We’ll go one step at a time.
N5Build toward N5N5 is a useful goal, and you’ll learn Japanese you can use beyond the test.
150Guided hours
64Live lesson hours
2Study speeds
Teacher-ledA teacher leads every class
ZeroJapanese needed
Made for complete beginners
One course from the very beginning.
JF150 is one complete course, not a collection of separate lessons. Live classes, self-study, homework and quizzes all follow the same order.Start hereNo previous Japanese neededYour teacher starts with the basics and tells you what to work on next.
Practise in classPractise with a real teacherAsk questions, speak in class, and get corrections you can use.
Know what comes nextYour study plan is already organisedLive lessons and study between classes follow the same course plan.
Handle simple conversations
Ask and answer common questions, make requests, and respond in practical situations.
Follow basic Japanese
Understand slow, clear speech and recognise useful words and patterns in context.
Read useful basics
Read kana and understand common beginner words, short messages, and signs.
Not sure if this is the right starting point?Talk to us about your goals. You do not need any Japanese or preparation.
See if JF150 fits me ↗What the 150 hours include
Here’s where the 150 hours go.
Learn with a teacher, practise between lessons and check what you understand as you go.150total guided
learning hours
learning hours
64Live lesson hoursAsk questions and practise with your teacher.
64Guided self-studyReview each step between lessons.
20Homework hoursUse what you have just learned.
2Progress quizzesCheck what you understand and what needs more practice.
Your course plan
What you’ll learn, step by step
New Japanese is introduced in order, and your teacher helps you practise it before you move on.- 01Get started
Sounds, kana, greetings, and first sentence patterns
Learn how basic Japanese sentences work and start using them from the beginning.
- 02Everyday Japanese
Time, places, routines, preferences, and requests
Learn Japanese for familiar situations and simple conversations.
- 03Say more in Japanese
Plans, experiences, reasons, and comparisons
Move beyond short phrases and say more about what you think and want.
- 04Put it all together
Longer conversations, listening, reading, and review
Use what you have learned in longer conversations and prepare for the next level.
Choose your pace
Same course. Two schedules.
Choose 20 weeks for more time between lessons, or 10 weeks if you want to study more intensively.Standard
20 weeks2 live lessons each weekChoose this if you want more time to review and practise between classes.
Intensive
10 weeks4 live lessons each weekChoose this if you have more time each week for Japanese.
KanakoJapanese-language teacherMeet a real teacher
Kanako will teach, explain, and answer your questions.
Your lessons follow a clear plan, but your teacher can slow down, explain something another way, or give you more practice when you need it.- Clear explanations
- Live speaking practice
- Useful personal feedback
- Help when you need more time
Choose your class size
Choose the class size that works for you.
Everyone follows the same 150-hour program. The price changes based on the class size you choose.Solo
¥398,000per student
- Private 1-to-1 learning
- Full teacher attention
- A private lesson space
Friends
¥298,000per person
- Private 1-to-2 learning
- Join with someone you know
- No stranger matching
Cohort
¥198,000per person
- 3–6 learners
- Practise in a small group
- Follow the course together
Not sure which class size to choose? We can explain the difference in a free consultation.
Included in Foundation 150
Everything you need
to keep learning.
- Live online lessonsLive lessons with a qualified teacher and plenty of speaking practice.
- Guided self-studyKnow what to study after each class.
- Homework and feedbackPractice based on what you learned in class.
- Progress checksTwo quizzes to check what you remember.
Questions before you begin
A few things
learners often ask.
Do I need to know any Japanese?
No. Foundation 150 begins at zero, including the sounds, writing systems, and sentence patterns you need.
Is this only an N5 test-preparation course?
No. N5 is one useful goal. The course also covers speaking, listening, reading, grammar and vocabulary for everyday use.
Is Standard easier than Intensive?
No. Both cover the same program. Standard takes 20 weeks; Intensive takes 10 weeks.
Who teaches the live lessons?
Every live lesson is taught by a qualified Japanese-language teacher. Ichi-chan is a companion, not your teacher.
Your first step
You don’t have to decide
everything today.
Tell us what you know now and what you want to do with Japanese. We’ll answer your questions and tell you whether Foundation 150 is a good place to start.Free video consultationTalk to a real person.
No test. No preparation. No pressure to enrol.
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