Languages and Communication

Japanese Foundations

Learn core Japanese phrases, sound patterns, scripts, and sentence building for daily use.

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Level
Complete beginner to elementary
Subject area
English and Languages
Learning outcomes
4 focused outcomes

Topic overview

Learn the foundations of Japanese Foundations.

A useful Japanese foundation combines listening and speaking with gradual script study. Short, repeated situations make particles, politeness, and word order easier to remember.

Learning outcomes for Japanese Foundations

  1. 1

    Use greetings and essential daily expressions

  2. 2

    Read and write a growing set of hiragana and katakana

  3. 3

    Build simple sentences with basic particles

  4. 4

    Recognize when polite language is appropriate

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Suggested route

How to learn Japanese Foundations step by step.

01

Build the foundation

Use greetings and essential daily expressions

02

Practise with feedback

Read and write a growing set of hiragana and katakana

03

Practise with feedback

Build simple sentences with basic particles

04

Apply and reflect

Recognize when polite language is appropriate

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Japanese Vocabulary Flashcards

Practice high-frequency Japanese words and expressions with Japanese script, meaning, and romanization.

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