COURSE INTRODUCTION
Level 1 Japanese
Speaking
5
Writing
4
3
2
1
Listening
Reading
Culture
Grammar
Vocabulary
LEVEL 1 JAPANESE
COURSE INTRODUCTION
Level 1 Japanese is for anyone who has studied
get comfortable with the basics of conversational
review the basics.
in Japan.
little or no Japanese — or who would like to
Before beginning, it's helpful if learners have
some essential background knowledge of the
Japanese so you can engage in social situations
How to Use the Course
language. Learners will find everything they
Start with the placement test. Depending on your
pathway.
of two points in the course. Regardless of your
need to know in the Introduction to Japanese
Knowledge of hiragana, katakana, and kanji
is not required for this course. However,
score, you'll be recommended to start at one
score, feel free to start from the beginning, if
you'd like.
we recommend learners begin studying
This course is a collection of three series
find everything they need to know in the
conversational fluency.
hiragana as soon as possible. Learners can
supplementary pathway, Learn Hiragana with
designed to help you achieve basic Japanese
Worksheets. Those who also want to learn
Inside of the course there are three groups of
Katakana with Worksheets.
a storyline with characters. This story-based
katakana can find out more by studying Learn
This course is aligned with Level A1 as
described by the Common European Framework
of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
25 lessons. Each of the three groups follows
learning is designed to keep you engaged and
expose you to natural Japanese.
Topics
Can Do Statements & Course Outcomes
The topics and themes of these lessons are
This course covers multiple Can Do statements.
everyday life.
By the end of the course, you'll be able to
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share information about yourself,
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present and receive gifts,
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modeled after language you would encounter in
How to Use the Lessons
talk about preferences,
In general, we recommend listening to the audio
and furnish basic descriptions of events.
and Premium tools on each lesson page. For a
The course is self-paced — as are the
assessments — so feel free to take them as
many times as you'd like. The ultimate goal is to
lesson first, reviewing the content with the Basic
detailed step-by-step lesson plan, check out our
Basic and Premium Lesson Checklists on each
lesson page.
LEVEL 1 JAPANESE
Testing
Throughout the course, there are tests and
quizzes designed to evaluate your proficiency.
It's recommended to take these tests in the
natural progession of the course.
How to Take the Tests
Take the tests as you encounter them. They are
multiple choice, and you will receive your score
immediately upon completion. If a test is too
hard, you can exit, review the previous material,
and retry the test. You can also retake the tests
as many times as you'd like.
These tests will help you determine whether or
not you have reached a proficient understanding
of the material learned in the course.
COURSE INTRODUCTION