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 for a total of 24-hour course with 12 sessions, 2 hours each, is
Physical / Online Beginner 1 Japanese Group Class ~ $580
Physical / Online Beginner 2 Japanese Group Class ~ $580
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*
Beginner 1 Japanese Course Learning Objectives:
This Beginner Japanese 1 course is designed for learners with no prior knowledge of the Japanese language. The course provides a structured and supportive introduction to basic Japanese used in everyday communication. Students will develop foundational language skills through guided practice in listening, speaking, and reading, and through an after-class assignment on writing.
Learners will begin by learning the conversational skills enabling them to listen and speak basic Japanese words and expressions. Emphasis is placed on correct pronunciation, intonation, and listening comprehension to build confidence from the start.
Through interactive lessons and practical exercises, students will learn essential vocabulary, sentence patterns, and grammar structures commonly used in daily life. The course focuses on simple self-expression and understanding basic spoken Japanese in familiar situations.
By the end of Beginner Japanese 1, learners will be able to:
- Use basic greetings, introductions, and polite expressions
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Construct simple sentences using basic grammar structures
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Ask and answer simple questions related to daily activities
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Understand and use essential vocabulary for everyday situations
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Build a strong foundation for progression to Beginner Japanese 2
Beginner 2 Japanese Course Learning Objectives:
Beginner Japanese 2 builds upon the foundations established in Beginner Japanese 1 and is intended for learners who have acquired basic conversational skills in Japanese. This course aims to further develop learners’ ability to communicate meaningfully in everyday Japanese.
Students will expand their vocabulary and grammatical knowledge, learning how to form longer and more natural sentences. Greater emphasis is placed on practical communication, enabling learners to express opinions, preferences, and intentions in common social and travel-related situations.
Supported by audio-visual materials and interactive activities, learners will practise spoken and read Japanese through role-plays, dialogues, and structured exercises. Attention is given to understanding speaker intent, verb usage, and sentence flow to enhance real-life communication.
By the end of Beginner Japanese 2, learners will be able to:
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Use basic verb forms and sentence structures with greater accuracy
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Talk about daily routines, plans, and simple past experiences
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Express likes, dislikes, and preferences politely and communicate in common situations such as shopping, dining, and travelling
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Understand short conversations and simple written texts
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Develop the confidence and linguistic foundation to progress to the Elementary Japanese level
Conversational Beginner 1 Japanese Group Class @ City Campus 10 Anson Road Level 22
| Batch Code | Japanese Level | Start Date | End Date | Frequency | Physical Fee | Online Fee |
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| JB1 1102 AM | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 11 Feb | 30 Mar No class on 16/2 & 18/2 | Every Mon & Wed 10am-12pm | $580 | $580 |
| JB1 2102 Sat | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 21 Feb | 16 May | Every Sat 1pm-3pm | $580 | $580 |
| JB1 2502 Eve | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 25 Feb | 20 May | Every Wed 7pm-9pm | $580 | $580 |
| JB1 2302 AM* | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 23 Feb | 01 Apr | Every Mon & Wed 10am-12pm | $580 | $580 |
| JB1 2802 Sat* | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 28 Feb | 23 May | Every Sat 1pm-3pm | $580 | $580 |
| JB1 0403 Eve* | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 04 Mar | 27 May | Every Wed 7pm-9pm | $580 | $580 |
| JB1 1203 AM | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 12 Mar | 21 Apr | Every Tue & Thu 10am-12pm | $580 | $580 |
| JB1 2903 Sun | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 29 Mar | 14 Jun | Every Sun 1pm-3pm | $580 | $580 |
| JB1 3003 Eve | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 30 Mar | 01 Jun | Every Mon 7pm-9pm | $580 | $580 |
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 Fee | Online Fee |
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| JEB1-2402-Eve | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 24 Feb | 12 May | Every Tue 7pm-9pm | $580 | $580 |
| JEB1-0303-Eve* | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 03 Mar | 19 May | Every Tue 7pm-9pm | $580 | $580 |
| JEB1-2803-Sat | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 28 Mar | 13 Jun | Every Sat 4pm-6pm | $580 | $580 |
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 Fee | Online Fee |
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| EJB1-0302-Eve* | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 03 Feb | 28 Apr | Every Tue 7pm-9pm | $580 | $580 |
| EJB1-2203-Eve | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 22 Mar | 07 Jun | Every Sun 3.30pm-5.30pm | $580 | $580 |
| EJB1-2903-Eve* | Beginner One (12 sessions 2hrs each) | 29 Mar | 14 Jun | Every Sun 3.30pm-5.30pm | $580 | $580 |