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Japanese Courses

Learn Japanese online with explanations in English and opportunities to speak. Choose a starting point that fits your level, interests and everyday life.

Start with your goal

You might be planning a trip, building a foundation for longer study or looking for more confidence in conversation. We will help you choose a suitable course rather than asking you to work it out alone.

No Cantonese knowledge is required. Tell us that you would like lessons with English support when you enquire.

Find your starting point

Build your foundation

Beginner Japanese

For learners starting from zero or revisiting the basics. Get comfortable with Japanese sounds, the writing system and simple sentences before moving into everyday conversation.

  • Hiragana and katakana
  • Greetings and self-introductions
  • Basic sentence patterns and useful vocabulary
  • Short speaking activities with teacher feedback
Ask about beginner lessons →

Prepare for Japan

Japanese for Travel

Focus on practical language for a more enjoyable visit. Practise the kinds of exchanges you are likely to have while travelling, with clear explanations to help you understand what you are saying.

  • Ordering food and shopping
  • Asking for directions and transport information
  • Checking in and making simple requests
  • Polite expressions for everyday situations
Ask about travel Japanese →

Learn together

Live Online Group Classes

Join a structured class on Zoom and practise with your teacher and fellow learners. Group lessons give you a regular learning routine and the chance to hear different ways of expressing an idea.

  • Classes matched to a suitable level
  • Grammar and vocabulary put into conversation
  • Interactive speaking practice
  • Guidance on what to review between lessons
Ask about the next suitable class →

Focus on your needs

Private Japanese Lessons

Work one-to-one with a Japanese teacher on the areas that matter to you. Discuss your goals so we can recommend an appropriate level and lesson plan.

  • A pace suited to your current ability
  • More time for your questions and speaking practice
  • Conversation, travel or workplace learning goals
  • Lesson times arranged subject to teacher availability
Discuss private lessons →

Course details at a glance

Explore the lesson formats below. Contact us on WhatsApp for fees and available class times.

Complete beginner course

6 lessons
60 minutes per lesson.

Start with hiragana, katakana and the foundations of Japanese pronunciation.

Regular group courses

Levels N5–N1
90 minutes per lesson · up to 4–5 students.

A term includes 13 lessons over approximately 3 months. N5–N2 each comprise two terms.

Conversation practice group

2–3 students
60 minutes with 2 students; 90 minutes with 3 students.

For learners who have completed N5 and are comfortable with the te-form. A short speaking assessment helps us find a suitable class. Topics include travel and everyday life in Japan.

Private lessons

A package of 6 lessons
Approximately 60 minutes per lesson.

Work on your own goals, including conversation or Japanese for travel. We will confirm the lesson plan and fee before you enrol.

From understanding to speaking

01 · Understand

Make the meaning clear

Build an understanding of useful expressions and sentence patterns with guidance in English.

02 · Speak

Use it in conversation

Try what you have learned in practical speaking activities with a Japanese teacher.

03 · Practise

Keep building

Review your feedback and practise regularly so familiar patterns become easier to use.

Class times and enrolment

We welcome enquiries from Singapore, Australia, the UK and beyond. Let us know your city or time zone, preferred days, current Japanese level and learning goals.

We will confirm the available class times in your local time, together with the lesson duration, fees and enrolment details. Availability depends on the course and teacher.

A quick message is enough to get started.
“I live in Melbourne, I am a complete beginner, and I would like to learn for a trip to Japan.”

Let’s find your starting point

Share your goal and time zone. We will help you understand the available options before you enrol.

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