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Start Your Journey to Tokyo: Learn Japanese for Travel, Study, and Business

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Why Learn Japanese?

Japanese is the gateway to one of the world’s most advanced economies and richest cultures. Mastering Japanese is critical for careers in technology, gaming, automotive, and animation, and essential for studying in Japan. Our Japanese classes are structured around the globally recognized JLPT certification, preparing you for real-world and academic success.

Our JLPT-Aligned Methodology

Our Japanese program teaches the three scripts (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji) concurrently with conversational practice. We use the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) framework, offering courses from JLPT N5 (beginner) to JLPT N1 (advanced), ensuring your study directly aligns with your career or academic goals.

Find Your Japanese Level

Review the levels below. The JLPT is the standard measure of proficiency.

Course Content

Japanese N5 Course | Absolute Beginner

Course Description

The Japanese N5 language course focuses on understanding very basic Japanese. Students learn to read and write the fundamental syllabaries and understand simple, routine phrases. The curriculum covers the essential structure needed to satisfy immediate communication needs. The goal is to gain foundational literacy and survival Japanese.

Who This Course Is For?

This Japanese N5 course is for absolute beginners who are taking their first steps into the language. It is the essential level for travelers who want to navigate basic situations in Japan and the foundation for anyone aiming to pass the official JLPT N5 exam. If you are learning Japanese for a fun, cultural hobby, this is your starting point.

Course Goal: Foundational Literacy

Upon completion, you will have mastered all Hiragana and Katakana, recognize about 100 basic Kanji, and be able to understand some basic phrases. You can handle very simple daily conversations and read short, formulaic phrases.

Syllabus Highlights (Core N5 Japanese Topics)

Key areas include: 

  • Complete Hiragana and Katakana
  • Basic Kanji
  • The Use of the Particles (wa, ga, o, ni, de)
  • Basic Polite form Verbs (-masu form)
  • Numbers
  • Greetings 
  • Time
  • Location
  • Demonstrative pronouns (kore, sore, are)
  • Essential Japanese vocabulary (approx. 800 words).

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writting
  • Reading

Course Description

The Japanese N4 language course moves beyond survival level to establish a solid elementary foundation. Students learn to read and comprehend short passages on familiar topics and can hold slightly longer, more nuanced conversations. The emphasis is on mastering the plain form (dictionary form) of verbs and expanding the range of daily conversational patterns.

Who This Course Is For?

This N4 course is for students who have completed the N5 level and are ready for the next phase of Japanese grammar. It’s the minimum level required to understand many daily activities and is critical for students planning a short-term stay or homestay in Japan.

Course Goal: Basic Comprehension

You will be able to read short, clear passages on daily topics, understand conversations spoken at a slightly slower-than-natural speed, and express simple requests and wishes. You will master approximately 300 basic Kanji and 1,500 vocabulary words.

Syllabus Highlights (Core N4 Japanese Topics)

Key areas include: 

  • Plain form Verbs and Adjectives
  • Common Words
  • Basic Kanji
  • Sentence Structure
  • Verb Conjugations
  • Adjective Conjugations
  • Grammar Patterns
  • Various forms of the Tense (te form, ta form)
  • Expression of Desire (~tai)
  • Capability (~ru potential form)
  • Advanced Particles and Conjunctions
  • Vocabulary for school, work, and community life.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writting
  • Reading

Course Description

The Japanese N3 course is the bridge between elementary and advanced Japanese. Students gain the ability to understand and use Japanese in everyday situations at a near-natural speed. The curriculum focuses on complex sentence patterns and reading moderately difficult passages without struggling, marking the transition to true independent usage.

Who This Course Is For?

This Japanese N3 course is for students who have successfully passed the N4 level and are ready to move into intermediate fluency. It’s often the benchmark for part-time jobs in Japan and significantly enhances your ability to understand native Japanese speakers without strain. It’s the critical step for complex communication.

Course Goal: Independent Usage

You will be able to understand and use Japanese in everyday situations and read moderately difficult passages. You will master approximately 650 Kanji and 3,750 vocabulary words, allowing you to engage in real-time conversations with confidence.

Syllabus Highlights (Core N3 Japanese Topics)

Key areas include: 

  • The Potential Form
  • Vocabulary
  • Kanji
  • Passive and Causative Forms
  • Advanced Particles
  • All Forms of the Conditional (tara, ba, to)
  • Advanced Grammar Patterns for Expressing Conjecture and obligation (~hazu, ~beki)
  • Natural-Speed Listening Comprehension
  • Reading Comprehension of Everyday Media.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writting
  • Reading

Course Description

The Japanese N2 course is designed for upper-intermediate fluency, allowing students to communicate effectively in a wide variety of circumstances, including academic and professional settings. The course content shifts to understanding complex articles, news reports, and detailed discussions spoken at a natural rate.

Who This Course Is For?

This N2 course is necessary for those planning to enter a Japanese university (as non-degree students) or work in a business environment. It requires dedicated study and is the level where learners must expand their knowledge beyond common conversation to cover abstract and specialized topics.

Course Goal: Broad Comprehension

You will be able to understand news broadcasts and newspaper articles, follow coherent conversations at near-natural speed, and produce coherent texts on various general topics. You will master approximately 1,000 Kanji and 6,000 vocabulary words.

Syllabus Highlights (Core N2 Japanese Topics)

Key areas include: 

  • Honorific and Humble Language (Keigo) for Business
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Intermediate to Advance Fluency
  • Cultural Undersatnding
  • Proffesional Readiness
  • Complex Embedded Clauses
  • Advanced Expressions of Concession and Supposition
  • Formal and Technical Grammatical Patterns for Writing
  • Reading Comprehension of Complex Essays and Reports.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writting
  • Reading

Course Description

The Japanese N1 course is the highest level of the JLPT, aiming for near-native fluency and a mastery of Japanese in all contexts. Students learn to understand complex, logically intricate texts, abstract discussions, and follow structured academic lectures. The primary focus is on the subtlest elements of the language, style, and rhetorical nuance.

Who This Course Is For?

This N1 course is for advanced learners seeking to enter a Japanese graduate school, work in high-level business or government roles, or translate/interpret professionally. It signifies that the student can function effectively and effortlessly in virtually any Japanese-speaking environment.

Course Goal: Near-Native Mastery

You will achieve the ability to understand and use Japanese in a wide range of situations, demonstrating the full comprehension of complex structures and abstract logic. You will master approximately 2,000 Kanji and 10,000 vocabulary words.

Syllabus Highlights (Core N1 Japanese Topics)

Key areas include: 

  • Advanced and Abstract Grammatical Patterns (ni hoka naranai, tote mo ii)
  • Vocabulary
  • Nuance and Intent
  • Sophisticated Rhetorical Devices
  • Highly Specialized Academic and Professional Lexicon
  • Analysis of Complex Written Discourse
  • Advanced Discussion on Philosophy and Social Science Topics.

Basic Communication Skills:-

The students will develop their communication skills in four parts:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Writting
  • Reading

INR 18,000/-

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  • 50+ Total Enrolled
  • October 22, 2025 Last Updated
  • Duration: 80h
  • Lectures: 40+
  • Students: Max 10

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3 Months ago

NEF’s Japanese Language Course helped me learn quickly with interactive lessons, cultural learning, and supportive teachers who make classes enjoyable.

2 Months ago

Learning Japanese at NEF improved my speaking, reading, and writing skills through fun activities and clear, step-by-step guidance.

1 Month ago

NEF offers excellent Japanese courses that build confidence, vocabulary, and fluency through practical lessons and expert instruction.

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