Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture - II

The second part of the sequence

This 42-lecture NPTEL course continues from the first introduction and is taught by Prof. Vatsala Misra of IIT Kanpur. It builds on basic vocabulary and sentence patterns, and it moves steadily into the phrases people use when eating, celebrating and meeting others.

Practical phrases in context

Many lectures are built around short exchanges: offering food, asking how an exam went, or thanking a friend for a gift. Seeing each phrase inside a small scene helps you remember when it is appropriate, not just what it means.

Who it is for

• Learners who finished an introductory Japanese course and want to continue.
• Students who like phrases tied to real social situations.
• Anyone building confidence with polite, everyday conversation.

Repeat each lecture's examples aloud, since the course is more useful when you practise the phrases rather than just following them on screen.