What will you in Japanese Course for Absolute Beginners (Letters, Alphabet) Course
- Read and write all Hiragana and Katakana characters with correct stroke order
- Master basic Japanese pronunciation and syllable structure
- Recognize common kana combinations and practice speed drills
- Distinguish similar-looking characters and avoid common writing errors
- Build a solid foundation for progressing to basic vocabulary and grammar
Program Overview
Introduction to Japanese Writing
20 minutes
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Overview of the three scripts (Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana) and when to use each
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Setting up your practice routine and useful learning tools
Mastering Hiragana – Part 1
30 minutes
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Writing and pronouncing the “A – N” row (あ–ん)
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Mnemonic techniques to memorize character shapes
Mastering Hiragana – Part 2
30 minutes
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Writing and pronouncing the remaining Hiragana (が–ぽ, small kana)
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Speed-writing drills and reading practice
Introduction to Katakana
20 minutes
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Writing and pronouncing the “A – N” row in Katakana (ア–ン)
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Common loanword examples for each character
Completing Katakana & Combinations
30 minutes
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Writing the full Katakana set (ガ–ポ, small kana)
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Practice reading and writing branded names and foreign terms
Kana Reinforcement & Practice
30 minutes
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Mixed Hiragana/Katakana reading exercises
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Flashcard drills and timed quizzes for retention
Get certificate
Job Outlook
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Kana fluency is essential for roles in translation, localization, and teaching
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Opens opportunities in Japanese customer support and tourism sectors
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Provides a foundation for JLPT N5 preparation and further language study
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Builds confidence for reading menus, signs, and simple Japanese text
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