Course Summary
Learn Japanese basics with this course. Gain skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Japanese. Perfect for beginners.Key Learning Points
- Learn basic Japanese grammar and sentence structure
- Practice speaking and listening skills through interactive exercises
- Read and write hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji characters
Related Topics for further study
- Japanese grammar
- Hiragana and Katakana characters
- Japanese sentence structure
- Basic Kanji characters
- Speaking and listening skills
Learning Outcomes
- Develop basic Japanese language skills
- Understand basic Japanese sentence structure and grammar
- Read and write Japanese characters
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of Japanese language required
- Access to a computer or mobile device with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Japanese for Beginners
- Japanese Language and Culture: Beginner
Notable People in This Field
- Chiaki L'Argent
- Misa-sensei
Related Books
Description
Japanese language has become extremely popular among learners in recent years, since it is the best way to explore one of the richest and most mysterious cultures of the modern East. This course is aimed at those who are interested in understanding Japanese way of thinking and view of the world through learning the language. Course materials are provided by the teaching staff from the Department of Japan Studies.
Outline
- Unit 1
- Introduction
- Phonetics 1.1
- Phonetics 1.2
- Grammar
- Japanese writing system 1.1
- Japanese writing system 1.2
- Dialogues
- Lesson 1 Materials
- Writing Practice
- Writing Exercise
- Lesson 2 (Writing) Materials
- Japanese Alphabet
- Vocabulary
- Grammar Test 1
- Unit 2
- Grammar 2.1
- Dialogues 2.1.1
- Dialogues 2.1.2
- Japanese writing system 2.1
- Grammar 2.2
- Dialogues 2.2
- Japanese Writing System 2.2
- Vocabulary and Grammar Tips
- Writing Practice
- Lesson 1 Materials
- Japanese Alphabet
- Writing Practice
- Lesson 2 Materials
- Check yourself!
- Check yourself!
- Grammar Test 2
- Unit 3
- Grammar 3.1
- Dialogues 3.1.1
- Dialogues 3.1.2
- Japanese writing system 3.1
- Grammar 3.2
- Dialogues 3.2
- Japanese writing system 3.2
- Vocabulary and Grammar Tips
- Writing Practice
- Lesson 1 Materials
- Japanese Alphabet
- Writing Practice
- Lesson 2 Materials
- Check yourself!
- Check yourself!
- Grammar Test
- Unit 4
- Grammar 4.1
- Dialogues 4.1
- Japanese writing system 4.1
- Grammar 4.2
- Dialogues 4.2
- Japanese writing system 4.2
- Vocabulary ans Grammar Tips
- Writing Practice
- Lesson 1 Materials
- Lesson 2 Materials
- Check yourself!
- Check yourself!
- Grammar Test 4
- Unit 5
- Grammar 5.1
- Dialogues 5.1
- Japanese writing system 5.1
- Grammar 5.2
- Dialogues 5.2
- Japanese writing system 5.2
- Vocabulary and Grammar Tips
- Writing Practice
- Lesson 1 Materials
- Writing Practice
- Lesson 2 Materials
- Check yourself!
- Check yourself!
- Grammar Test 5
- Test
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the beauty of the Japanese language with this beginner course on Coursera. Students praise the engaging and interactive lessons that make learning fun and effective.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging and interactive lessonsPros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise explanations of grammar concepts
- Fun and interactive exercises that reinforce learning
- Great for beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese
- Flexible schedule allows students to learn at their own pace
Cons from User Reviews
- Lack of personal interaction with a teacher or tutor
- Limited speaking practice opportunities
- Some technical issues with the platform
- Not suitable for advanced learners