81 japanese language classes in London

If you are completely new to Japanese, start with an absolute beginner Japanese class, beginner Japanese level 1 course or introductory Japanese course. These classes are designed for adults with no previous experience and usually cover basic pronunciation, greetings, simple questions, everyday vocabulary and an introduction to Japanese writing systems.

No. Absolute beginner Japanese classes usually introduce hiragana and katakana from the start, and may introduce simple kanji gradually. You do not normally need to read or write Japanese before joining a beginner course. If the class is beginner plus, improver or JLPT-focused, check whether it expects previous knowledge of the writing systems.

Choose an absolute beginner Japanese class if you are new to Japanese, the writing systems and pronunciation. Choose a beginner class if you know some hiragana, katakana or basic phrases but cannot yet hold a simple conversation. Choose an improver Japanese class if you have studied Japanese before and want to build vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking confidence.

Japanese can feel challenging at first because of the writing systems, sentence structure and levels of politeness. A good beginner Japanese class breaks this down gradually, starting with useful phrases, pronunciation, hiragana, katakana and simple sentence patterns. If you are motivated by travel, culture, work, anime, manga, film, food or literature, it can be a rewarding language to start.

Yes. Learn.London lists Japanese conversation classes in London alongside structured Japanese courses. Conversation classes are usually best if you already know some Japanese and want to practise speaking, listening, pronunciation and confidence. If you are a complete beginner, a structured beginner Japanese course is usually a better starting point.

Some Japanese classes may help you prepare for the JLPT, especially if they mention JLPT, N5, N4, exam preparation, grammar, reading or listening practice. If your goal is the JLPT, check whether the course is specifically exam-focused or whether it is a general Japanese class that can support your broader learning.

Yes. Japanese pronunciation may look simple at first, but live practice helps with rhythm, pitch, listening and natural speech. Look for classes that mention speaking, listening, pronunciation, oral practice or conversation. These are more likely to help you sound clearer and feel more confident speaking Japanese.

Yes. Beginner Japanese classes can be useful if you want to travel in Japan. Look for Japanese for travel, beginner Japanese or conversation-focused classes that cover greetings, ordering food, asking for directions, transport, shopping, booking and everyday situations.

Apps can help with vocabulary, kana and daily practice, but in-person Japanese classes give you live speaking practice, correction, pronunciation help, listening practice and support with grammar and writing systems. If your goal is to actually speak Japanese and understand how the language works, an in-person class can be a useful complement to self-study.

Learn.London currently lists 81 Japanese classes in London. These include Japanese from 3 London providers.

Learn.London currently lists Japanese classes from 3 London providers, including City Lit, International House London and Dear Asia. Use the provider column in the table to compare language schools, adult learning providers, cultural institutes and specialist tutors by location, price, schedule and level.

Use the Japanese classes table to compare classes by price, location, provider, level, start date, day, time and duration. Prices currently range from £10 to £320, based on the Japanese classes listed on Learn.London. Start with your level, then narrow by schedule, location, provider and budget.