If you're new to learning Japanese, start with our introductory level. You'll learn the two writing systems, Hiragana and Katakana. You will learn proper Japanese pronunciation. You will learn how to read them as well as how to write each character. You'll also learn simple greetings and how to ask questions.
When trying to spell out foreign words, Japanese uses some special combinations of Katakana. Your name in Japanese might use some of these!
Read LessonA last few katakana words. They were good times. Are you ready for the next level yet?
Login Or Create An AccountTest yourself on the vocab you learned in the last lesson.
Login Or Create An AccountYou've made it! You've learned all the Katakana and it's now time to prove your knowledge. Get to it!
Login Or Create An AccountTime to learn some words that you can use everyday! This lesson teaches you how to say hi. Try saying these phrases to everyone you know!
Read LessonPractice the words and structures from the lesson, "Saying Hello."
Login Or Create An AccountYou've just had a good time with your friends. How should you bid them farewell, until you see them next time?
Read LessonPractice the words and structures in the lesson "Saying Goodbye."
Login Or Create An AccountWe learn how to make our first sentences in Japanese! The pattern ～は～です is very handy, so get it down pat!
Read LessonPractice the words and structures from the lesson "I...am...John."
Login Or Create An AccountWhenever you say another person's name, always remember to put さん on the end. We are also learning a little more about は and です.
Read LessonPractice the vocabulary and structures in the lesson "Polite Name Calling."
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