INTRODUCTION FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (BASIC)
Designed specifically for beginners, this 20-hour Basic Japanese Language Proficiency course focuses on oral communication skills. Ideal for individuals with no prior background in Japanese, the course emphasizes speaking and listening—without reading or writing Japanese characters. Whether you’re planning to travel, work with Japanese clients, or simply explore a new culture, this course lays the foundation of conversational Japanese.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate basic competency and understanding of Japanese for daily spoken communication.
Apply basic Japanese greetings and express requests or information in simple oral exchanges.
LEARINING METHODOLOGY
This program is delivered through a blended approach of interactive lectures and practice-based learning.
Participants will:
- The programme focuses on building confidence from understanding the fundamentals of Japanese pronunciation which sets the foundation of proper pronunciation and enunciation to blend in more naturally in basic Japanese conversation.
- With a mixture of lectures and active engagement, the lessons are built on learning basic grammar and vocabulary to enable participants to be able to construct own sentences, followed by reading aloud, and conversational role play.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This course is ideal for:
Beginners with no prior Japanese knowledge
Professionals working with Japanese clients or colleagues
Individuals preparing for travel or relocation to Japan
Language enthusiasts seeking to explore Japanese culture
COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1: Essentials of the Japanese Language
Master basic sounds using the Hiragana chart
Understand numbers, counters, calendar terms, and time expressions
Learn basic parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs
Construct basic sentence structures and tenses (present & past)
Form and use direct questions and question words
Module 2: Pronunciation & Enunciation Skills
Practice pronunciation: cyou-on, hatsu-on, soku-on, you-on, accent patterns
Develop fluency through dialogue practice and short speech drills
Module 3: Vocabulary & Situational Dialogue
Expand vocabulary through visual and contextual learning
Practice with real-life situations, including:
Self-introduction
Asking and providing information
Making offers and asking for help
Telephone conversations
Work-related terminology
Basic Japanese cultural expressions
Module 4: Confidence in Speaking
Improve fluency through listening and mimicking audio drills
Strengthen pronunciation and natural intonation patterns
Weekly Breakdown (10 Sessions x 2 Hours)
| Session | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Japanese Pronunciation Hiragana & Katakana Greetings and Ojigi (bowing) Self-introduction |
| 2 | Asking Names & Well-being Countries (Katakana) Occupations Basic Statements: Affirmative & Negative |
| 3 | Descriptive Sentences Numbers & Age Expressing Time |
| 4 | Days of the Week Months & Dates Introduction to Verbs |
| 5 | Verb Negation Past Tense Verbs Referring Actions to Time |
| 6 | Pronouns (Objects & Locations) Describing Objects & Possession |
| 7 | Describing Places & Travel Methods Using Counters Asking for Information |
| 8 | Summary of Question Forms Vocabulary Expansion Action Sentences |
| 9 | Invitations Using Adjectives Sentence Connectors: shoshite & ga |
| 10 | Adjective Negation Describing Preferences, Abilities, Possession, and Reasons |
Ready to speak Japanese with confidence?
Join our Basic Japanese Language Proficiency course and start your language journey today!
