The letters of the Japanese alphabet (called kanji) often don't represent sounds as they do in other languages. For example, "hello" would be written as two different kanji characters in Japanese. That means typing on a computer can be challenging since you're stuck having to choose words from lists of thousands of characters.
If it's your first time learning Japanese, we at Japanese Explorer are here to help you on your way.
What is the Japanese Beginner Course?
Our Japanese Beginner Course is designed for people who wish to learn Japanese quickly and effortlessly. The Japanese for Beginners course is primarily a Conversational Japanese Course since it teaches you what you need to know, the Japanese grammar, the Japanese writing system, and vocabulary words, and it engages students in genuine Japanese conversation with the help of our teachers, who are familiar with the native language. Japanese Explorer offers a unique system for teaching and learning Japanese. Not only is it treated as an academic subject, but you can also master this Japanese skill by following our syllabus produced by AJALT (Association for Japanese-Language Teaching).
Our courses are designed to be accessible to all levels, from beginner to advanced, without discrimination based on age or prior experience in Japan. This makes us especially suitable if your goal is always to become fluent rather than just being able to communicate about everyday topics like work/business, etc.
Find out why many students choose us.
- The course syllabus, produced by AJALT (Association for Japanese-Language Teaching), and the curricula are closely aligned with the international JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) standard.
- Certified Experienced Japanese Teachers with relevant and related work experience to teach Japanese as a foreign language.
- Our Bilingual Teachers are all Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree holders, certified by Japanese Universities to teach Japanese.
- Effective learning tools like fully recorded class videos & Audio files have proven to yield a much better result when students review these before and after class.
- Double learning support – other than the course book, an e-copy of the workbook will be provided for more practice.
- A dynamic learning tool 24/7 available includes a course book & e-workbook, audio files, and in-house recorded class videos.
- The communicative teaching approach enables students to achieve a high level of proficiency in Japanese.
- Our Group Class offers a well-paced class schedule with Continuous teacher support via emails and WhatsApp
Course fee per level for a total of 16-hour course with 8 sessions, 2 hours each, is
Physical / Online Beginner 1 Japanese Group Class ~ $480
Physical / Online Beginner 2 Japanese Group Class ~ $480
Physical / Online Beginner 3 Japanese Group Class ~ $480
Course materials include the Course book, E-workbook, Audio Files, Recorded Video Lessons, and Online Support.
Per Student, a One-time registration fee of $50. Waived for current month sign-up
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- Our City Campus is at 10 Anson Road #22-07, International Plaza, Singapore 079903, above Tanjong Pagar MRT station.
- The schedules for Jurong Campus & Tampines Campus are available below.
- Students in Japanese class can choose their class schedule from the information below.
- Online Class Available with Japanese course teaching via Zoom.
Our Japanese courses are available to eligible Singaporeans for use with LifeSG Credits.
T&C applies*
~ Kindly check with our consultant for more details on the T&C*
Enhancement:
- This pathway integrates modern AI tools and ChatGPT applications to enhance learning effectiveness, helping learners develop strong communication skills with greater accuracy, efficiency, and confidence.
Level 1 – Beginner 1 (Units 1–8) | 16 Hours
- For learners with no prior Japanese knowledge
- Build foundational grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
- Learn to introduce self & others, ask time, handle shopping & restaurant scenarios
- Talk about travel plans and everyday activities
- Outcome: Participate in short, structured conversations
Level 2 – Beginner 2 (Units 9–16) | 16 Hours
- For learners who completed Beginner 1 or have basic Japanese
- Expand sentence structures and conversational skills
- Describe habits, impressions, locations, and experiences
- Give/receive items, express preferences, invite others, provide simple reasons
- Outcome: Sustain short conversations naturally in social and workplace contexts
Level 3 – Beginner 3 (Units 17–24) | 16 Hours
- For learners who completed Beginner 1 & 2 (32 hours total)
- Express wishes (tai-form), sequence actions (te-form), and make polite requests
- Ask/grant permission, forbid actions (nai-form), talk about ongoing actions
- Discuss residence, work, hobbies, and knowledge
- Outcome: Engage in longer, connected conversations confidently
Overall Pathway Outcome:
- Communicate effectively in everyday, workplace, and travel situations
- Express opinions, preferences, and intentions
- Prepare for progression to the Japanese Elementary Level
Conversational Beginner 1 Japanese Group Class @ City Campus 10 Anson Road Level 22
| Batch Code | Japanese Level | Start Date | End Date | Frequency | Physical / Online Fee |
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| JB1 1203 AM | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 12 Mar | 07 Apr | Every Tue & Thu 10am-12pm | $480 |
| JB1 1703 AM* | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 17 Mar | 09 Apr | Every Tue & Thu 10am-12pm | $480 |
| JB1 2903 Sun | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 29 Mar | 17 May | Every Sun 1pm-3pm | $480 |
| JB1 0504 Sun* | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 05 Apr | 24 May | Every Sun 1pm-3pm | $480 |
| JB1 3003 Eve | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 30 Mar | 18 May | Every Mon 7pm-9pm | $480 |
| JB1 0604 Eve* | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 06 Apr | 25 May | Every Mon 7pm-9pm | $480 |
| JB1 1102 AM | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 08 Apr | 04 May | Every Mon & Wed 10am-12pm | $480 |
| JB1 2604 Sun | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 26 Apr | 21 Jun | Every Sun 3.30pm-5.30pm | $480 |
| JB1 3004 Eve | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 30 Apr | 18 Jun | Every Thu 7pm-9pm | $480 |
Conversational Japanese Beginner 1 Group Class ~ Jurong Campus @ 135 Jurong Gateway Road, Level 4, next to Jurong East MRT
| Batch Code | Japanese Level | Start Date | End Date | Physical Class | Physical / Online Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEB1-0303-Eve* | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 03 Mar | 19 May | Every Tue 7pm-9pm | Available |
| JEB1-2803-Sat | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 28 Mar | 16 May | Every Sat 4pm-6pm | $480 |
| JEB1-0404-Sat* | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 04 Apr | 23 May | Every Sat 4pm-6pm | $480 |
| JEB1-2504-Sat | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 25 Apr | 13 Jun | Every Sat 2pm-4pm | $480 |
Conversational Japanese Beginner 1 Group Class - Tampines Campus @ 300 Tampines Ave 5, Income At Tampines Junction, Level 5, five mins walk from Tampines MRT
| Batch Code | Japanese Level | Start Date | End Date | Physical Class | Physical / Online Fee |
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| EJB1-2203-Sun | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 22 Mar | 10 May | Every Sun 3.30pm-5.30pm | $480 |
| EJB1-2903-Sun* | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 29 Mar | 17 May | Every Sun 3.30pm-5.30pm | $480 |
| EJB1-2304-Eve* | Beginner One (8 sessions 2hrs each) | 23 Apr | 11 Jun | Every Thu 7pm-9pm | $580 |