Learn Japanese with Bocchi & Pocchi's Creator from Udemy

Are you looking for a beginner’s Japanese course that’s effective, engaging, and fun? Join Noriko, creator of the popular YouTube channel Bocchi & Pocchi: Japanese Learning Adventures, as she guides you step-by-step through essential Japanese vocabulary, phrases, and cultural insights.

This course is perfect for anyone who is planning a trip to Japan, passionate about its culture, or starting your language journey. Whether you're already a fan of Bocchi & Pocchi or just discovering them, this course is designed to meet your needs. It builds on themes introduced in Noriko’s YouTube videos and offers interactive, visually engaging lessons that are ideal for children, teens, and adults.The course covers a range of topics, including:

Japanese Writing System and Pronunciation
Greetings, Nationalities, and Occupations
Numbers, Time, and Dates
Colors, Everyday Objects, and Adjectives
Japanese Food Culture and Ordering at Restaurants and Cafés
Transportation and Train Station Communication
Yatai Dining and Cultural Etiquette

By completing this course, you will:

Understand the Japanese writing system and master basic pronunciation
Confidently introduce yourself, greet others, and use essential classroom expressions
Understand numbers, tell the time, and discuss dates, seasons, and days of the week
Describe everyday objects using colours and adjectives
Explore Japanese food culture, identify foods and drinks, and order confidently in restaurants and cafés
Use demonstratives like “this” and “that” to ask and answer questions
Navigate Japanese transportation and communicate effectively at train stations
Experience cultural aspects like yatai dining, and ordering food, and using counting systems correctly

This course equips you with practical language skills and cultural knowledge to navigate Japan confidently and make the most of your experience. Enrol today to begin your Japanese learning adventure.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Foundations of japanese: pronunciation, writing system basics, and greetings
Everyday conversations: self-introductions, common phrases, and simple dialogues

Practical japanese: numbers, dates, telling time, and asking prices
Getting around & dining out: public transport, ordering food, and shopping

Foundations of japanese: pronunciation, writing system basics, and greetings
Everyday conversations: self-introductions, common phrases, and simple dialogues
Practical japanese: numbers, dates, telling time, and asking prices
Getting around & dining out: public transport, ordering food, and shopping

Syllabus

Welcome!

Introduction to this course

Lesson 1: Introduction

Japanese Writing System: Introduction

Japanese Writing System : Hiragana

Japanese Writing System : Katakana

Japanese Writing System : Kanji

Japanese Writing

Japanese Pronunciation: Romaji Syllabary

Japanese Pronunciation: Japanese Words

Lesson 2: Greetings

Introducing Yourself

Greetings

Useful Japanese Phrases (Classroom Expressions)

Nationalities

Asking someone’s nationality

Occupations

Asking someone’s occupations

Lesson 3: Numbers

Numbers 1-10

Telephone Number

Japanese Counting System

Numbers 11 - 19

Numbers 20 - 90

Numbers 100 - 900

Numbers 1000 - 10000

How much is it?

Lesson 4: Times & Dates

Telling Time

Months

Days of the Week

Seasons

Days of the Month

Lesson 5: Colours / Everyday Objects / Adjectives

Colours

Everyday Objects

Adjectives

More Adjectives

Conversation

Lesson 6: Food / What is this?

The ko/so/a/do demonstratives

Food

What is this?

Introduction to Japanese Food

Lesson 7: Food2 / Ordering Food

The ko/so/a/do demonstratives 2

Food: Vegetables

Food: Meat & Seafood

Food: Vegetarian Food

What do you eat?

I eat ... / I don't eat ...

Ordering at a Restaurant

Lesson 8: Drinks / Ordering Drinks

Drinks

Vending Machines

Ordering Drinks at a Café

Café Menu

Useful Japanese Phrases in Cafes

Lesson 9: Vehicles / Transportation

Vehicles

Where is ... ?

Conversation: Where is ...?

Japanese Transportation

Conversation: At The Train Station 1

More Conversations: At The Train Station 2

Lesson 10: Eating out at Yatai

Yatai Food

Request Form using the Japanese counting system

Request Form using the Chinese counting system

Conversation 1

Conversation 2

Conversation 3

Useful Japanese Phrases in Restaurants

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Learn Japanese with Bocchi & Pocchi's Creator with these activities:

Review Hiragana and Katakana

Show steps

Strengthen your foundation by reviewing Hiragana and Katakana before starting the course. This will make learning new vocabulary and grammar much easier.

Browse courses on Hiragana

Show steps

Download or create Hiragana and Katakana charts.
Practice writing each character multiple times.
Use online resources to check your pronunciation.

Read 'Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese'

Show steps

Supplement your learning with a comprehensive textbook. This book provides a more structured and detailed approach to learning Japanese.

View GENKI 1 2 an Integrated Course in Elementary... on Amazon

Show steps

Obtain a copy of 'Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese'.
Work through the first few chapters, focusing on grammar and vocabulary.
Complete the exercises in the textbook to reinforce your understanding.

Create Flashcards for New Vocabulary

Show steps

Reinforce vocabulary learned in each lesson by creating flashcards. This active recall method will improve retention and make it easier to use new words in conversation.

Show steps

After each lesson, identify new vocabulary words.
Create flashcards with the Japanese word on one side and the English translation on the other.
Use the flashcards regularly to test yourself.

Four other activities

Expand to see all activities and additional details

Show all seven activities

Practice Japanese Pronunciation with Online Tools

Show steps

Improve your pronunciation by practicing with online tools and resources. This will help you speak more clearly and confidently.

Show steps

Find online resources that offer pronunciation practice.
Listen to native speakers and try to imitate their pronunciation.
Record yourself speaking and compare it to the native speaker.

Write a Short Journal Entry in Japanese

Show steps

Practice writing in Japanese by keeping a short journal. This will help you solidify your understanding of grammar and vocabulary.

Show steps

Choose a topic to write about, such as your day or your hobbies.
Write a few sentences in Japanese, using vocabulary and grammar learned in the course.
Review your entry and correct any mistakes.

Read 'A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar'

Show steps

Deepen your understanding of Japanese grammar with a comprehensive grammar dictionary. This book will help you understand the nuances of the language.

View Melania on Amazon

Show steps

Obtain a copy of 'A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar'.
Use it to look up grammar points that you find confusing.
Read the explanations and examples carefully.

Watch Japanese Cooking Videos with Subtitles

Show steps

Immerse yourself in the language by watching Japanese cooking videos. This will expose you to natural speech patterns and new vocabulary related to food and cooking.

Show steps

Find Japanese cooking videos on YouTube or other platforms.
Watch the videos with Japanese subtitles.
Pay attention to the vocabulary and grammar used.

Career center

Learners who complete Learn Japanese with Bocchi & Pocchi's Creator will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Learn Japanese with Bocchi & Pocchi's Creator

What's inside

Learning objectives

Syllabus

Save this course

Activities

Career center

Reading list

Share

Similar courses