Languages: Japanese Masterclass - Reading, Writing & Conversation
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Summary
- Certificate of completion - Free
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
Are you looking to develop your Japanese language skills, or want a comprehensive introduction suitable for beginners? This Japanese Masterclass is a comprehensive introduction to reading, writing and conversational Japanese, and is perfect for total beginners looking to learn the essentials of the language or more advanced students wishing to ensure they have comprehensive grounding.
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Description
Course Highlights
- Over 100 Lectures containing 20+ hours of video content with supporting flashcards, printable practice sheets and a free quiz to consolidate your learning
- Learn Japanese Hiragana and Katakana
- Learn how to write your name in Japanese
- Learn how to read and write over 300 essential Japanese words
- Develop natural and fluent Japanese speech
- You will be able to speak naturally with Japanese friends
- You will be able to introduce yourself and hold a formal conversation
Course Overview
By the end of this course you will be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken Japanese and will be able to understand key Japanese phrases in formal and casual contexts. This Japanese Masterclass is suitable for anyone who needs a grounding in the basics of both written and spoken Japanese, whether they are experienced or complete beginners.
Instructor Bio
Richard Heiney has created this course with the student very much in the forefront of his mind. Richard will cover over 300 of the most important words to learn in Japanese, in order to teach you how to read and write in the language. He will demonstrate the differences between speaking Japanese in a formal and a casual context, emphasising the subtle differences between words and particles.
Course Curriculum
Introduction
- Intro
- Welcome
- Introduction to Anki Software
- Introduction to Kana
- Things you should know before you start
Reading & Writing: Hiragana Part 1
- Intro
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Reading & Writing: Hirigana Part 2
- Intro
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Reading & Writing: Hirigana Part 3
- Intro
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Reading & Writing: Hirigana Part 4
- Intro
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Reading & Writing: Katakana Part 1
- Intro
- Introduction to Katakana
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- 4. ?????
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Reading & Writing: Katakana Part 2
- Intro
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- 11. ????????
Reading & Writing: Katakana Part 3
- Intro
- 12. ????????
- 13. ????????
- 14. ??????
- 15. ?????????
- Supplementary Information
- Comparing Characters
- English Names
Reading & Writing: Bonus Materials
- Kanji - Numbers 1-10
- Kanji - Animals Part 1
- Kanji - Animals Part 2
Conversation: Introduction
- Welcome
- How to get the maximum out of this course
- ANKI Tutorial - How to use the flashcards
Conversation: Talking about yourself
- Intro
- 1. Are you Japanese?
- 2. I can speak Japanese a little
- 3. Your Japanese is good, isn't it
- 4. Hi, my name is Bob Bobson. Nice to meet you!
- 5. Where are you from?
Conversational: Shopping
- Intro
- 6. I will go shopping.
- 7. I want to buy souvenirs
- 8. Numbers 1 - 10
- 9. How much is this?
- 10. I want to buy a Japanese toy for a friend
Conversational: Restaurants
- Intro
- 11. Won't we eat lunch together?
- 12. I know a good restaurant
- 13. Numbers 11 - 99
- 14. I'll have tea
- 15. I want to drink beer together with a Japanese friend
Conversational: Directions
- Intro
- 16. Please go straight ahead
- 17. It's that way
- 18. Numbers 100 - 999
- 19. The bar is over there
- 20. Please turn right. The pharmacy will be on your left side
Conversational: Time
- Intro
- 21. When did you come to Japan?
- 22. What time is it now?
- 23. I'll meet Mr. Tanaka at 7 o'clock
- 24. As for tonight, that store is closed
- 25. Why? Because...
Conversational: Casual Japanese Introduction
- Casual Japanese Introduction
Conversational: Casual Japanese Basics
- Intro
- 1. Hey! How are you?
- 2. What are we going to do?
- 3. What are your hobbies?
- 4. Let's go to the party together
- 5. Where are you from?
Conversational: Hanging Out
- Intro
- 6. What are you doing today?
- 7. Sorry, I'm a bit busy...
- 8. I have time before the part-time job
- 9. After work I have free time for sure
- 10. Let's meet at Shinjuku station
Conversational: Hanging Out 2
- Intro
- 11. What's this called?
- 12. I want to eat meat
- 13. Numbers 1-10
- 14. What would be good I wonder?
- 15. How was the drinking party yesterday?
Conversational: Relationships
- Intro
- 16. We're going on a date tomorrow
- 17. Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
- 18. Numbers 11-99
- 19. How old are you?
- 20. We're dating
Conversational: Feelings
- Intro
- 21. I'm feeling down
- 22. Come on, cheer up!
- 23. Days of the week
- 24. Awww I'm so jealous!
Quiz
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
- Part 4
- Part 5
- Part 6
- Part 7
- Part 8
- Part 9
- Part 10
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Who is this course for?
- Anyone who wants to learn to read and write Japanese Hiragana and Katakana
- Perfect for Japanese beginners
- Advanced students wanting to refresh their knowledge of Hiragana and Katakana
- Anyone wanting to learn the essentials for speaking Japanese formally
- Those wanting to learn how to converse with Japanese friends on a more casual level
Requirements
This course has no prerequisites
Career path
This course will provide you a basic understanding of reading, writing and speaking in Japanese, opening new job opportunities in Japan or for Japanese companies or the possibility of eventually working as a translator.
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
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