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初級Beginners · No prior Japanese needed

Beginner Japanese class, starting from zero.

For learners with no prior Japanese knowledge. Three levels of 16 hours each take you from introductions to longer, connected conversations.

Beginner Japanese class, starting from zero. at Japanese Explorer
4.8
2,275 Google reviews
2,000+
Students
AJALT
Course syllabus
5 levels
Beginner to Business Japanese
3 campuses
City, Jurong and Tampines

詳細Course details

Course fee and what you will learn.

Our Japanese Beginner Course is designed for people who wish to learn Japanese quickly and effortlessly.

Course fee
$350
per level, per student
Duration
16 hours per level, 8 sessions of 2 hours
Registration
$50 one-time, waived for current month sign-up
Where
City, Jurong or Tampines Campus, or online via Zoom
Ask about the next intake

What is included

  • For learners with no prior Japanese knowledge.
  • 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.
  • Our Bilingual Teachers are all Bachelor's or Master's Degree holders, certified by Japanese Universities to teach Japanese.
  • Course materials include the Course book, E-workbook, Audio Files, Recorded Video Lessons, and Online Support.
  • The communicative teaching approach enables students to achieve a high level of proficiency in Japanese.
  • Online Class Available with Japanese course teaching via Zoom.

What you will learn

  • Communicate effectively in everyday, workplace, and travel situations
  • Express opinions, preferences, and intentions
  • Prepare for progression to the Japanese Elementary Level

Course fees

CourseDetailsFee
Beginner 1 Japanese Group ClassPhysical or online, 8 sessions of 2 hours$350
Beginner 2 Japanese Group ClassPhysical or online, 8 sessions of 2 hours$350
Beginner 3 Japanese Group ClassPhysical or online, 8 sessions of 2 hours$350

日程Conversational Beginner 1 Japanese Group Class

Class schedule

Japanese Class: Students can choose their own class schedule from the list below.

Conversational Japanese Beginner 1, City Campus

City Campus @ 10 Anson Road, Level 22, above Tanjong Pagar MRT

Batch CodeJapanese LevelStart DateEnd DateFrequencyPhysical / Online Fee
JB1 3009 EveBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
30 Sep18 NovEvery Wed 7pm-9pm$350
JB1 0410 Sun*Beginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
04 Oct29 NovEvery Sun 1pm-3pm$350
JB1 0710 Eve*Beginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
07 Oct25 NovEvery Wed 7pm-9pm$350
JB1 2710 EveBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
27 Oct15 DecEvery Tue 7pm-9pm$350
JB1 0311 Eve*Beginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
03 Nov22 DecEvery Tue 7pm-9pm$350
JB1 0111 SunBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
01 Nov27 DecEvery Sun
3.30pm-5.30pm
$350
JB1 0811 Sun*Beginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
08 Nov03 JanEvery Sun
3.30pm-5.30pm
$350
JB1 0511 AMBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
05 Nov01 DecEvery Tue & Thu
10am-12pm
$350
JB1 1011 AM*Beginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
10 Nov03 DecEvery Tue & Thu
10am-12pm
$350
JB1 2511 EveBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
25 Nov13 JanEvery Wed 7pm-9pm$350
JB1 2811 SatBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
28 Nov16 JanEvery Sat
3.30pm-5.30pm
$350
JB1 0212 AMBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
02 Dec28 DecEvery Mon & Wed
10am-12pm
$350

Conversational Japanese Beginner 1 Group Class

Jurong Campus @ 135 Jurong Gateway Road, Level 4, next to Jurong East MRT

Batch CodeJapanese LevelStart DateEnd DatePhysical ClassPhysical / Online Fee
JEB1-1801-EveBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
18 Jan
2027
15 Mar
2027
Every Mon 7pm-9pm$350
JEB1-2501-Eve*Beginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
25 Jan
2027
22 Mar
2027
Every Mon 7pm-9pm$350

Conversational Japanese Beginner 1, Tampines Campus

Tampines Campus @ 300 Tampines Ave 5, Income At Tampines Junction, Level 5, 5 mins walk from Tampines MRT

Batch CodeJapanese LevelStart DateEnd DatePhysical ClassPhysical / Online Fee
EJB1-2910-EveBeginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
29 Oct17 DecEvery Thu 7pm-9pm$350
EJB1-0511-Eve*Beginner One
(8 sessions 2hrs each)
05 Nov07 JanEvery Thu 7pm-9pm$350

What is the Japanese Beginner Course?

What is the Japanese Beginner Course at Japanese Explorer

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.

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.

  • Certified Experienced Japanese Teachers with relevant and related work experience to teach Japanese as a foreign language.
  • 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.
  • 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

$350

Physical / Online Beginner 2 Japanese Group Class

$350

Physical / Online Beginner 3 Japanese Group Class

$350

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

  • 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.

Kindly check with our consultant for more details on the T&C*

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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 to 8) | 16 Hours

  • 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 to 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 to 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:

Overall Pathway Outcome at Japanese Explorer

道筋Progression pathway

Japanese Conversational Skills Progression Pathway

Mode: Classroom (Face-to-Face) & Online Zoom. Duration per Level: 16 Hours (8 × 2-hour sessions)

LevelUnitsDurationTarget LearnersKey Focus & SkillsOutcomes
Beginner 11–816 hrs (8 × 2 hr sessions)Learners with no prior Japanese knowledge
  • Foundational grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
  • Introductions & basic workplace/social conversations
  • Asking time, shopping, and restaurant interactions
  • Talking about daily routines and preferences
  • Discussing sentence structures
  • Describing habits, impressions, locations, and experiences
Participate in short, structured conversations
Beginner 29–1616 hrs (8 × 2 hr sessions)Learners who completed Beginner 1 or have basic Japanese
  • Expanding sentence structures
  • Describing habits, impressions, locations, and experiences
  • Giving/receiving items
  • Expressing abilities, permission, and invitations
  • Counting in simple contexts
Sustain short conversations naturally in social & workplace contexts
Beginner 317–2416 hrs (8 × 2 hr sessions)Learners who completed Beginner 1 & 2 (32 hrs total)
  • Express wishes (tai-form)
  • Connecting sentences smoothly
  • Make requests and give directions
  • State reasons and explanations (un-form)
  • Describe ongoing actions, work, hobbies, residence
Engage in longer, connected conversations confidently

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Beginner 1 students, after completing 12 sessions.

評判Reviews

2,275 reviews. 4.8 stars.

Real Google reviews from our students, word for word.

4.8
2,275 reviews on Google

"I attended the Beginner Japanese class taught by Amelia. The lessons were very enjoyable and easy to follow. Amelia is a patient and dedicated teacher who explains concepts clearly."

Rainie Nang2 months ago

"Goh Sensei is very knowledgeable and makes every lesson interesting and interactive. He always encourages questions and ensures we understand how to use the language in real life. Highly recommend."

Yong Xin1 month ago

"Amelia is an outstanding language teacher who brings both depth and discipline to her classes. She has a strong command of the language and explains concepts clearly and effectively."

Daniel Tan5 months ago

"Amelia's lessons are interesting and engaging. She goes the extra mile by providing additional resources and support, which helps students stay more motivated."

Joelle Kwa3 months ago

"I enjoy attending Sensei Goh's Japanese class. I also appreciate the tips he sends via WhatsApp every day. Jeryl sensei's class was quite fun too."

Explorer B8 months ago

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質問Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I have never studied Japanese. Is this the right class?

Yes. Beginner 1 is for learners with no prior Japanese knowledge, and builds foundational grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

What will I be able to do after Beginner 1?

Participate in short, structured conversations: introducing yourself and others, asking the time, and handling shopping and restaurant situations.

What comes after the beginner levels?

After Beginner 1, 2 and 3, 48 hours in total, you progress to the Japanese Elementary Level.

声Testimonials

What Our Students Say About Their Learning Journey

I have benefited a lot from my Japanese course with Japanese Explorer. My teacher Anna not only helped me to work on daily work situations, such as presentations, interpersonal skills, writing reports and reading charts but also wide up my view on this language itself and cultures.
Elaine TohStudent
I’ve got a good feeling with my trainer always answers my questions. The private Japanese course provided by Japanese Explorer has a very progressive approach and structure related to the daily life. I will definitely recommend my friends to join this awesome Japanese language school. The support learning tools like recorded class video and audio files had helped me alot to learn this language.
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