Japanese Beginner 1
A beginner Japanese course covering Hiragana, pronunciation, everyday conversations and foundational grammar at A1 level.
What Beginner (A1) Japanese means
At A1 Japanese, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
アンナです。ロンドンに住んでいます。
I am Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
コーヒーを一杯お願いします。
One coffee, please.
Ask for directions
すみません、駅はどこですか。
Excuse me, where is the station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course introduces Japanese through Hiragana, with learners developing the ability to read all 46 characters and practise natural pronunciation. Lesson-based conversation practice covers greetings, introductions, numbers, time, shopping, travel plans and whereabouts. Grammar work includes basic sentence structure, pronouns and ownership, the -desu and -masu forms, and basic verbs. The final lesson includes review and presentations, bringing together the language covered across the course.
What you'll learn
- Read the 46 Hiragana characters
- Practise natural Japanese pronunciation
- Use basic greetings, introductions, numbers and shopping language in conversations
- Form basic sentences using pronouns, ownership, -desu and -masu forms
- Use some basic Japanese verbs
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for complete beginners starting Japanese. The Beginner (A1) level indicates an introductory course, with participation focused on learning Hiragana, practising pronunciation and using basic language in conversations.
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
6 classes
Selected date
Wed 13 Jan 2027
18:30 – 20:00 • 8 weeks
£270
2 Leman Street, Aldgate
Japanese team
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13 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | JapaneseTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £270.00 | Book now |
26 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | JapaneseTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £270.00 | |
1 Feb 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | JapaneseTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £270.00 | |
25 Feb 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | JapaneseTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £270.00 | |
1 Mar 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | JapaneseTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £270.00 | |
24 Mar 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | JapaneseTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £270.00 |
Tue 26 Jan, 18:30 - 20:00
8 weeks8 weeksTue 18:30£270JapaneseTeacher2 Leman StreetMon 1 Feb, 18:30 - 20:00
8 weeks8 weeksMon 18:30£270JapaneseTeacher2 Leman StreetThu 25 Feb, 18:30 - 20:00
8 weeks8 weeksThu 18:30£270JapaneseTeacher2 Leman StreetMon 1 Mar, 18:30 - 20:00
8 weeks8 weeksMon 18:30£270JapaneseTeacher2 Leman StreetWed 24 Mar, 18:30 - 20:00
8 weeks8 weeksWed 18:30£270JapaneseTeacher2 Leman Street
