Japanese for Beginners (N5)

Course Overview

Classes focus on practical Japanese conversation, vocabulary expansion, and listening comprehension through real-life topics and guided speaking activities.

  • Speak naturally in daily-life situations (shopping, travel, hobbies, opinions).

  • Improve your pronunciation, fluency, and confidence when speaking.

  • Review key grammar structures from beginner level in a communicative way.

  • Learn culturally authentic expressions used by native speakers.

Format

  • Live online classes through myOKD, our official school platform.

  • 2 sessions per week, 50 minutes each.

  • Small group — maximum of 6 students per class.

  • Includes interactive slides, conversation prompts, and new vocabulary lists each week.

Requirements

  • adult learners (18+) who have completed approximately Lesson 20 of Minna no Nihongo, Lesson 13 of Genki or similar. We have a level check test to see if this course is suitable for you.
  • Completion of Minna no Nihongo up to Lesson 20 (or equivalent knowledge).
    • Stable internet connection and a webcam for live participation.

    • A willingness to speak and interact actively in class!

Price

  • Registration fee: $40 USD.

  • 2 sessions per week, 50 minutes each.

    • 10 weeks: $600 usd.
    • 4 weeks: $280 USD.
  • Small group — maximum of 6 students per class.

  • Includes access to myOKD, online material and live classes.

  • Access to study groups.