
UdemyHiragana and Katakana aren't glamorous, but they're essential. This course treats them seriously, pairing pronunciation and writing practice with cultural context that makes the characters stick. You'll get downloadable materials for each section, a vocabulary builder for real-world phrases, and guidance on common stumbling blocks—all taught in clear English.
The progression is transparent: master the letters here, and you're ready for the N5-to-N1 sequence that follows. Expect Q&A support and a teaching method deliberately designed for absolute beginners who might feel lost in traditional classes.
"Japanese Course for Beginners (Alphabet)" is designed for Japanese beginners to master Hiragana and Katakana (Japanese Letter), the most essential and fundamental part of Japanese language. With a strong foundation of Hiragana and Katakana, students can go further learning of Japanese (N5 level to N1 level).
Distinct from the traditional teaching method, this course not only enables you to master how to pronounce and write each Japanese letters, but also provides you with various supplementary knowledge:
English-based instruction creating a totally foreigner- friendly environment especially for beginners;
the proper ways to do self-practice after class;
the downloadable PDF learning material of each section with corresponding writing practice;
culture note session that explains aspects of the culture and everyday life of japan, and deepens your understanding of Japanese culture;
vocabulary builder that enables you to practice pronunciation and acquire a basic level of Japanese words on completing the whole lectures;
the learning of daily phrases that are frequently used in daily life in Japan
comprehensive guidance that helps you to avoid common mistakes students tend to make to each Hiragana and Katakana.
Each of your comments and questions will be carefully handled and students are totally welcome to discuss anything related to the course.
The upcoming N5 and N4 course is being recorded and will be available soon! N3, N2 and N1 courses are also scheduled.
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Not the best price we've seen. The lowest we've recorded is $19.99 on 3 Aug.
This is what we recorded in US pricing — not every price this course has ever had, and prices differ by country.