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Beginner

Japanese Foundation

Script and pronunciation basics for learners starting Japanese for the first time.

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About this course

A starting point for absolute beginners. The foundation class introduces the Hiragana and Katakana writing systems, pronunciation, greetings and the sentence patterns needed before moving into a JLPT-aligned level.

What you will work on

  • Read and write Hiragana and Katakana
  • Introduce yourself and hold simple greetings
  • Recognise basic sentence structure and particles
  • Build study habits for continued levels

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Speaking-focused sessions to build confidence in spoken Japanese.

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