Japanese for Beginners （N5）
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A small-group online course for anyone who wants to speak Japanese.
※ This course does not cover hiragana or katakana. If you're unsure about your reading ability, feel free to get in touch.
Stop studying. Start speaking.
Whether you’re just starting out or feeling unsure about your Japanese — you’re in the right place.
At Tsudoi Nihongo, we learn the way children do — by listening carefully and repeating. Each 90-minute lesson, you notice patterns naturally without memorizing every rule. That’s what makes you a better speaker.
Of course, adults learn differently from children. That’s where your teacher comes in.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out anytime.
What you can do after N5:
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
— Introduce yourself and talk about your daily life
— Ask and answer simple questions about people and places
— Handle basic conversations with confidence
HOW IT STARTS —
Every lesson starts with one image.
One situation. One question: what would you say?
That moment of not knowing — that’s where the learning begins.
SCHEDULE —
| Region | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (JST) | Sat | 9:00 AM |
| US West Coast (PST) | Fri | 5:00 PM |
| US East Coast (EST) | Fri | 8:00 PM |
| Australia East (AEDT) | Sat | 11:00 AM |
| Singapore (SGT) | Sat | 8:00 AM |
| Central Europe (CET) | Fri | 1:00 AM |
Schedules are subject to change. Any updates or cancellations will be announced in advance via Discord. Don’t see a time that works for you? Feel free to get in touch — new class times may be added based on demand.
TEXTBOOK —
One textbook. Nothing else.
つなぐにほんご 初級１
-Tsunagu Nihongo Elementary 1
Available on Amazon Kindle worldwide — approx. ¥2,500 (excl. tax). No printing, no shipping. Download and you’re ready.
Prices may vary depending on your region and platform.
No preparation required before each lesson. Just show up.
ENROLLMENT —
Now accepting applications for the September 2026 cohort.
Classes start September 5, 2026.
Spaces are limited to 6 students per class.
New cohorts open every 3 months.
COURSE STRUCTURE —
Tsunagu Nihongo Beginner 1 covers 15 chapters and 44 sections
We progress through one section per week.
The course takes approximately one year to complete, though this may
vary slightly due to public holidays and scheduling.
Monthly schedules are shared on Discord at the beginning of each month.
| Chapter | Topic | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| L1 | Greetings | 3 |
| L2 | Shopping | 3 |
| L3 | Taking the bus | 3 |
| L4 | Talking about daily routines | 3 |
| L5 | Eating out | 3 |
| L6 | Talking about plans and past events | 3 |
| L7 | Chatting with friends (plans and opinions) | 3 |
| L8 | Chatting with friends (weekends) | 2 |
| L9 | Following instructions | 3 |
| L10 | Introducing people and places | 3 |
| L11 | Expressing gratitude | 3 |
| L12 | Making requests | 4 |
| L13 | Declining | 3 |
| L14 | Giving advice | 3 |
| L15 | Apologizing | 2 |
| Total | 44 | |
PRICING —
Simple, transparent pricing.
¥15,000
per month · cancel anytime /
- · 4 live group lessons per month (90 min each)
- · Lesson recordings for missed classes (7-day access)
- · Private Discord community + Q&A with instructor
- · Grammar video library (updated regularly)
- · Max 6 students per class