Japanese In Context - Elementary Japanese Course from Udemy

Japanese In Context is a unique introductory level course. You will learn to speak, read, write and understand modern, authentic Japanese and maybe have some fun along the way.

110 Instructional Video Lessons in 9 Jam-Packed Sections With Over 7 Hours of Content

Basic Sounds and Writing Systems
People and Things
Daily Life Skills
Making Descriptions
Existence and Object Properties
Discussing Actions
Using the Past Tense
Complex Sentences
Japanese in Context

Challenge yourself by writing and reading Japanese
Test your skills with a wide variety of written activities
Perfect your pronunciation by comparing it to a native speaker's audio recording
Watch video demonstrations of how to correctly write Japanese characters

This course is designed to be self-paced but the ambitious student can finish it in 9-10 weeks. Each section is divided into video demonstrations explaining core Japanese concepts in plain English, followed by supplementary vocabulary, activities, audio files and even more video demonstrations carefully showing how to properly write Japanese characters.

All material has been thoroughly reviewed and verified by a professional Japanese language instructor and native speaker.

If you are interested in learning Japanese to boost your career or just for fun, and appreciate a good challenge, this course is for you.

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Learning objectives

61 lectures with over 5 hours of content!
49 video demonstrations of how to write japanese characters with over 2 hours of content by a native speaker!
58 activities with vocabulary and grammar to test your writing and reading skills

55 audio tracks recorded by a native speaker!
Understand how to study japanese in order to become fluent in your own desired way
Learn to speak,read and write modern japanese!

61 lectures with over 5 hours of content!
49 video demonstrations of how to write japanese characters with over 2 hours of content by a native speaker!
58 activities with vocabulary and grammar to test your writing and reading skills
55 audio tracks recorded by a native speaker!
Understand how to study japanese in order to become fluent in your own desired way
Learn to speak,read and write modern japanese!

Syllabus

Basic Sounds and Writing Systems

For our first lesson, we will be discussing the basic sounds you will find in the Japanese language.

This lesson's vocabulary and activities. Do your best!

Listen to basic sounds recorded by a native Japanese speaker. Be sure to mimic what you hear out loud while reading along with the written activity to ensure you achieve the best possible pronunciation you can.

This lesson's vocabulary and activities. Do your best!

Listen to the numbers 1-10 recorded by a native Japanese speaker. Be sure to mimic what you hear out loud while reading along with the written activity to ensure you achieve the best possible pronunciation you can.

Watch this lesson's vocabulary written out by hand from a native Japanese speaker. Be sure to follow along with the written activity and to write out everything yourself many times in order to master the stroke order.

Watch the hiragana syllabary be written out by hand from a native Japanese speaker. Be sure to follow along with the written activity and to write out everything yourself many times in order to master the stroke order.

This lesson's vocabulary and activities. Do your best!

Listen to this lesson's vocabulary read by a native Japanese speaker. Be sure to mimic what you hear out loud while reading along with the written activity to ensure you achieve the best possible pronunciation you can.

Watch the katakana syllabary be written out by hand from a native Japanese speaker. Be sure to follow along with the written activity and to write out everything yourself many times in order to master the stroke order.

Solutions to this section's activities. It is recommended you have completed all the activities to the best of your ability before looking at these solutions.

Learn how to talk about the time of day.

Learn how to inquire about the time of day as well as discuss limits and starting points.

Solutions to this section's activities. It is recommended you have completed all the activities to the best of your ability before looking at these solutions.

Learn about how to treat adjectives as nouns along with some fundamental colors.

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Explores industry-standard methods of writing and speaking Japanese

Taught by native speakers, who are recognized for their work in the topic that the course teaches

Develops Japanese speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills, which are core skills for learners of all levels

Builds a strong foundation for beginners and strengthens an existing foundation for intermediate learners

Offers a comprehensive study of modern Japanese, covering writing systems, vocabulary, and grammar

Includes a mix of media, such as videos, readings, and activities, to enhance learning

Reviews summary

Solid foundation in elementary japanese

According to learners, this course provides a solid foundation in elementary Japanese. Students praise the well-structured lessons and the inclusion of native speaker audio and video demonstrations, which many find particularly helpful for pronunciation and writing practice. While some note that the pace can feel quick at times, the course is generally seen as a valuable resource for beginners looking to learn the basics of speaking, reading, and writing Japanese.

Exercises reinforce learning of vocabulary and grammar.

"The activities provided after each lesson really help solidify what I just learned."

"I found the combination of vocabulary lists and practice exercises very effective for retention."

"Working through the activities felt like a good way to test my understanding before moving on."

"The solutions being provided is great for checking my work."

Concepts are explained in an easy-to-understand way.

"The instructor explains grammar points in plain English, which makes them much easier to grasp."

"Complex ideas are broken down simply."

"I felt the explanations were very clear and direct, avoiding unnecessary jargon."

"Everything was explained in a way that made sense, connecting new concepts to previous ones."

The course follows a logical progression for beginners.

"The structure of the course is very logical, starting from the absolute basics and building up."

"I appreciate the clear and sequential manner in which topics are presented."

"The organization makes it easy to follow along, even with complex grammar points."

"Everything is laid out step-by-step, which is great for a beginner like me."

Authentic audio and video aid pronunciation and writing.

"The native speaker audio examples are extremely helpful for practicing pronunciation."

"Watching the native speaker write out the characters in the videos is invaluable for learning stroke order."

"I constantly refer back to the audio files to ensure I'm saying things correctly."

"The video demonstrations for writing were a game changer; I wouldn't have gotten the strokes right otherwise."

Some learners feel the course moves rapidly.

"Sometimes I felt like the course moved a little fast, especially when introducing new grammar."

"You definitely need to pause and review; it covers a lot of material quickly."

"Keep in mind, it's self-paced for a reason – take your time if you need it because it can feel like it's rushing through."

"I had to rewatch lectures multiple times to keep up with the pace."

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 Japanese In Context - Elementary Japanese Course with these activities:

Practice pronouncing and writing hiragana characters

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Improve your pronunciation and writing skills by practicing hiragana characters.

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Find a list of hiragana characters online or in a textbook
Practice writing each character multiple times
Practice pronouncing each character aloud

Build vocabulary by reading and writing sentences in Japanese

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Expand your Japanese vocabulary by reading and writing sentences.

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Find a list of Japanese sentences online or in a textbook
Translate the sentences into English
Write the sentences in Japanese

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Japanese/Korean/Chinese Translator

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Japanese In Context - Elementary Japanese Course

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