What will students learn in your course?
This course provides a comprehensive guide to beginner-level Japanese grammar, introducing basic vocabulary and expressions used in daily life, along with various lessons on Japanese culture.
What will students get from the course?
- About 13 hours of video lessons.
- In-depth explanations of 100 grammar points, covering the knowledge required to pass the JLPT N5.
- Several example sentences per grammar point.
- Practice listening to native Japanese pronunciation.
- Example sentences shown in both hiragana and romaji.
- A mini-quiz at the end of every lesson to review key points, as well as a self-assessment tool.
- The ability to download lessons and PDF materials (like a digital guide).
- An option to ask questions in the comment section, where your tutor will respond.
Who is this course for?
- Suitable for both total beginners and those looking to strengthen their foundation in beginner Japanese.
- Learners preparing to sit for the JLPT N5 exam.
Why 'Tekuteku Nihongo'?
Enjoy the quality and rigor of classroom teaching, delivered in the style of private one-on-one tutoring. Learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home, whenever it suits your schedule.
I cannot read Japanese characters. Can I still enroll in the course?
Yes! This is an entry-level course, and all example sentences are displayed using both hiragana and romaji, allowing you to use whichever feels most comfortable to you.
Example Curriculum
- Comprehensive Beginner Japanese Grammar (JLPT N5): What It is and What you can get? (2:29)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to learn effectively through the course?
- Classroom vocabulary (3:09)
- Warm Up: Are You Confident in Hiragana Pronunciation? (8:40)
- Warm Up: Are You Confident in Katakana Pronunciation? (5:06)
- overview (1:07)
- Using 'は (wa)' for 'is', 'am', 'was', 'were' (9:01)
- Using 'も (mo)' for 'Also' and 'Too' (9:33)
- Using 'の (no)' for 'of' and 's' (7:22)
- Using 'を (wo)' to Indicate Direct Objects (5:56)
- Using 'が (ga)' for New or Important Subjects (6:06)
- Using 'に (ni)' for 'At' and 'To' (9:44)
- Using 'へ (he)' to Show Direction (8:15)
- Using 'で (de)' for 'In' and 'At' (11:09)
- Japanese Particle Mini-Quiz (10:03)
- What is the Difference Between the Particles で (de) and に (ni)? (11:31)
- Japanese Particle List (PDF)
- Lesson 1 overview (0:57)
- Saying "I am X." "I am nationality." and "My major is X." using desu/です." (8:46)
- Make a Yes/No question using "ka/か" (4:18)
- Learn the Two Functions of the Particle 'と (to)' (and/&) (10:27)
- Using 'や (ya)' to List Examples: A and B (10:02)
- Particles 'ね (ne)' and 'よ (yo)': Expressing Agreement and Emphasis (8:31)
- Lesson 1 Learn and Pronounce N5 Vocabulary Together! (3:37)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 2 overview (1:00)
- Using 'ませんか (masenka)': Invitations with 'Would you like to?' and 'Shall we?' (6:31)
- があります (Ga Arimasu): There Is/Are for Non-Living Things (8:13)
- がいます/gaimasu (to present a person or some other sentient being) (9:30)
- ましょう (mashou): Expressing 'Let's do something' (8:05)
- 'ましょうか (mashouka)': 'Shall I?' or 'Shall we?' (6:36)
- Lesson 2 Learn and pronounce together N5 vocabulary! (3:56)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 4 overview (0:53)
- のがじょうずです/noga jyouzu desu (good at something skill) (5:17)
- A のほうがBより/A nohouga B yori something (A is more something than B) (4:35)
- なかでいちばん/naka de ichiban (10:13)
- つもりです/tsumori desu (planning to do or intend to do something) (8:01)
- Lesson 4 Learn and pronounce together N5 vocabulary! (3:49)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 5 overview (1:01)
- くなる・になる/kunaru・ninaru (getting or to become) (7:44)
- ～たい/-tai (want to do something) (9:35)
- (activity A)たり/tari (activity B)たりする/tari suru (do such things as A and B) (9:42)
- んです/ndesu (The final expression) (6:47)
- んですが/ndesuga (followed by a request, an invitation or an seeking permission) (6:47)
- Lesson 5 Learn and pronounce together N5 vocabulary! (3:49)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 6 overview (0:59)
- ～すぎる/-sugiru ("too much" or "to excess") (8:01)
- ～たほうがいい/-tahouga ii (“it is better (for you) to do something…”) (9:17)
- ～ないほうがいい/-naihouga ii (“it is better (for you) NOT to do something…”) (5:29)
- Noun +のほうがいい/Noun +nohouga ii (“Noun1 is better than Noun2) (8:21)
- ～ので/-node (because) (10:23)
- ～なくちゃいけない/-nakuchaikenai/なければいけません/-nakerebaikemasen/なきゃいけません/-nakyaikemasen (6:06)
- ～なくちゃいけない part 2 (5:35)
- Lesson 6 Learn and pronounce together N5 vocabulary! (2:59)
- What are the differences between ので and から? (1:03)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 7 overview (1:02)
- ことができます/koto ga dekimasu (can/ability to do something) (9:06)
- わたしのしゅみは～ことです/watashi no shumi wa koto desu. (My hobby is...) (8:11)
- ～たことがあります/(ta-form)+kotoga arimasu. (have an experience of something) (8:02)
- ～でしょう/deshou (probably) (5:56)
- ～でしょう？/deshou? (a rising intonation to confirm the listener’s agreement) (5:36)
- Lesson 7 Learn and pronounce together N5 vocabulary! (4:18)
- When do you use te-form (1:54)
- Group 1 (u-verbs)Te-form Conjugation..mp4- (3:27)
- Group 2 (Ru-verbs) Te-form Conjugation..mp4- (1:21)
- irregular verbs Te-form Conjugation..mp4- (1:32)
- Let's practice てte-form (masu-form-dictionary form-te-form) with flash cards.mp4- (10:13)
- Ru-ending verbs but Group 2 (Ru-verbs) (1:49)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 10 overview (0:47)
- ～てはいけません/tewaikemasen (You must NOT to do...) (7:41)
- ～ている/teiru (Part 1: Continuous action "is /are doing") (9:07)
- Nが～ています/N ga verb-te imasu (describing situation) (9:32)
- まだ～ていません/mada-teimasen. (have not … yet.) (7:18)
- Lesson 10 Learn and pronounce together N5 vocabulary! (4:09)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 11 overview (0:43)
- だろう/darou (probably; right? I guess; I wonder; I hope; don’t you agree?) (7:18)
- Verb A まえに verb B/Verb A maeni verb B (B before A) (5:40)
- といっていました/to itte imashita. (Somebody said that…/ Somebody said “direct quote”) (7:05)
- けれども/keredomo (but; however; although) (14:17)
- Lesson 11 Learn and pronounce together N5 Vocabulary (2:21)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 12 overview (1:37)
- Top 10 Verbs (5:46)
- How to make a simple sentence including the 10 verbs. (10:41)
- The conjugation rule of the verb past formal (ましたmashita) (3:42)
- The conjugation rule of the verb present negative formal (ませんmasen) (3:04)
- The conjugation rule of the verb past negative formal (ませんでしたmasendeshita) (4:21)
- Making a Yes／No question in Japanese in polite way (6:16)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 12 Conjugation Chart (2:18)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 13 overview (1:06)
- Casual negative, short form negative (ないNai-form) (5:12)
- Casual past, short form past (たTa-form) (6:10)
- Casual past negative, short form negative past (なかったnakatta-form) (6:11)
- Making a Yes／No question in Japanese in casual way (7:56)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 13 Conjugation Chart (2:12)
- N5 Grammar Lesson 14 overview (1:13)
- Introduction of Japanese Adjectives (5:26)
- The conjugation rule of the い／i-adjective past tense (10:52)
- The conjugation rule of the な／na-adjective past tense (9:07)
- The conjugation rule of the い／i-adjective negative tense (10:13)
- The conjugation rule of the な／na-adjective negative tense (8:24)
- The conjugation rule of the い／i-adjective past negative tense (10:29)
- The conjugation rule of the な／na-adjective past negative tense (9:23)
Your Japanese Tutor
Ayana Okamoto
Ayana is originally from Kanagawa, Japan where she received her Bachelor's degree in Education before moving to New Zealand in 2011 where she has since helped hundreds of students learn Japanese. Through her decade of experience teaching Japanese one-on-one she has built up a wealth of knowledge of what really helps students succeed in learning the language, and is now excited to share that with you.
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Reviews
"I recently completed an online Japanese course and I must say, it’s incredibly easy to understand. The instructor has a unique way of making the course very useful for daily life. She explains concepts in a simple and clear manner using English, which is extremely helpful. This course is particularly beneficial for those looking to grasp the structure of the Japanese language. The sensei thoroughly explains each word, its uses, and particularly focuses on the use of particles and different forms of verbs or nouns. Learning these elements of Japanese has been immensely useful for practical communication. I highly recommend this course to anyone eager to learn Japanese effectively."
"I like that I also have to not only learn but also think about the grammar points in order to translate the example sentences. " Harrison