JLPT Course
Beginner 1 & 2JLPT N5
日本語能力試験 N5
Your first steps in Japanese — from zero to real, everyday conversations.
Fees
From $20 / lesson — WhatsApp us for more info
Schedule
Daily, 9:00am – 10:30pm
Format
Live online — 1-to-1, small group (max 5), or private group with friends & family
Prerequisites
None — complete beginners are welcome.
About this course
A clear, systematic path to the exam.
This course prepares you for the JLPT N5 examination — or simply gets you speaking if you have always wanted to learn Japanese. No prior knowledge is expected: we start from the very beginning.
Our tailor-made JLPT courses are structured systematically, with specially curated notes and exercises distributed throughout. All four components of the JLPT — vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening — are covered in every class.
Bunka Syokyu Nihongo I (文化初級日本語 I) and the Nami Japanese Academy Workbook 1 — our own slides and workbooks, adapted from recognised Japanese teaching organisations such as the Japan Foundation.
What you’ll achieve
- Hold simple everyday conversations in Japanese
- Read and understand hiragana, katakana and basic kanji
- Understand typical expressions and sentences
- Sit the JLPT N5 with confidence
Curriculum
Reading
Read and understand basic texts written in hiragana, katakana and kanji, and grasp the meaning of everyday Japanese texts such as emails and documents.
Listening
Listen to and understand conversations using basic phrases spoken clearly and slowly.
Writing
Explain yourself and everyday things in writing — from self-introductions to your experiences, thoughts and future goals.
Speaking · Interaction
Converse simply about yourself and daily situations, and say what you need in settings like shopping or seeing a doctor.
Speaking · Presentation
Explain and give presentations about a wide range of things related to yourself, using pictures and actual objects.
Vocabulary & Kanji
Build the basics of reading, writing and using kanji vocabulary, learning the differences between kanji in your own language and in Japanese.
Lesson structure
- An average student takes approximately 50 hours of classroom learning to achieve the JLPT N5.
- Classes run online with professional tools such as Google Classroom and Quizlet, so you can submit worksheets for review — just as in a physical classroom.
- Our syllabus was crafted by top ex-MOELC alumni with an expertise in curriculum planning.
はじめかた · How to get started
Four steps to your first lesson.
Book your first lesson
Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get you started right away.
WhatsApp UsProfessional assessment
Tell us about yourself and your goals — we'll professionally assess which course and level suit you best.
Book delivery
Your textbook and materials are delivered straight to your doorstep — delivery is free.
Begin lessons
Join your class — 1-to-1 or a small group of up to 5 — and start speaking Japanese.
授業について · How lessons work
Everything arranged around you.
Live & online
Lessons run daily from 9:00am to 10:30pm — join from anywhere.
A class that fits you
Our staff coordinate the schedule with you and place you in a class that matches your level and pace.
Simple billing
Fees are payable at the start of every 5 lessons. We send an invoice first — pay easily via PayLah! or PayNow.
Tools that make it stick
Access to Quizlet spaced-repetition decks, plus class activities, conversations and quizzes to exercise every grammar point.
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All coursesよくある質問 · FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
What if I cannot make it for the classes listed in the schedule?
Just let us know — we will find a slot for you. New group classes open regularly, and 1-to-1 students can even choose a new timing every week. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll sort it out.
How do lessons take place?
All lessons are live and online, daily from 9:00am to 10:30pm. You'll join a video call with your sensei, and we use tools like Google Classroom and Quizlet so you can submit worksheets for review — just as in a physical classroom.
How much do lessons cost?
All lessons start from $20 per lesson — WhatsApp us for the full pricing for your course and format. Fees are payable at the start of every 5 lessons; we send an invoice first, and you can pay via PayLah! or PayNow. Group discounts are available for private friends-and-family groups.
Do I need to buy my own textbook?
No need to hunt for one — we arrange your textbook and materials and deliver them straight to your doorstep, free of charge.
Which course or level should I choose?
Tell us about yourself and your goals, and we'll professionally assess which course and level suit you best before you start.
Is there a fixed number of lessons in each course?
No — the number of lessons depends greatly on each student's aptitude towards learning.
Do you offer a free trial?
We do offer a free level check for students: if you have prior learning experience, we will assess your Japanese for free and place you in exactly the right course and level. Complete beginners can jump straight into a class in Beginner 1 & 2 (JLPT N5).
Still curious? Chat with us on WhatsApp.