Zoom Lesson(Beginner 1)

This course is perfect if you…

• Want to learn Japanese, but have no idea where to start
• Need to master survival Japanese for an upcoming trip to Japan
• Want clear guidance on Japanese language and culture, along with built-in accountability
• Tried self-teaching, but realized you need structured guidance and REAL speaking practice
  
  What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Course:
• Understand the Japanese writing system, pronunciation, and basic sentence structures.
• Master key particles, including は (wa), も (mo), から (kara), まで (made), and の (no)
• Survive real-life situations in Japan with ease! Imagine being able to:
  ・Introduce yourself, ask where someone is from, and talk about occupations
  ・Order food at restaurants and buy items at stores or department stores (including asking for prices or which floor a section
  is on)
  ・Ask whose belongings something is
  ・Ask for directions when you’re lost while traveling
  ・Ask for the time, as well as opening and closing hours of stores and places
• Master “MUST-KNOW” greetings and essential phrases for daily communication
• Engage in beginner-level Japanese conversations with greater confidence in your daily life!
  
  Course Outline:
  
  Week1: Japanese Alphabet(1) & Self-Introduction
  　　　　・Learn the Japanese writing system. “What is Japanese?”
  　　　　・Learn the Japanese alphabet (Hiragana) and start reading and writing Japanese.
  　　　　・Practice basic Japanese pronunciation.
  　　　　・Self-Introduction
  　　　　・Learn essential greetings used in everyday life.
  
  Week2: Japanese Alphabet(2) & What is this?
  　　　　・Learn the Japanese alphabet (Katakana).
  　　　　・Talk more about yourself and others using simple phrases. 
  　　　　・Learn useful shopping vocabulary. 
  　　　　・Ask and answer simple questions about things around you.
  
  Week3: Numbers & Whose Is It? It’s my bag. 
  　　　　・Read and use numbers with confidence.
  　　　　・Ask and answer who something belongs to.
  　　　　・Talk about brands, companies, and countries.
  
  Week4: Shopping(1) & Getting Around　　
  　　　　・Learn and practice MUST-KNOW shopping phrases for shopping.
  　　　　・Learn how to ask where places are.
  
  Final week: Shopping(2) & Asking the time
  　　　　・Learn how to ask what floor something is on.
  　　　　・Asking the Time “What time is it?”
  　　　　・Ask about opening hours and business hours.
  
  What’s Included in This Course
• Five 120-minute live Zoom classes held once a week for 5 weeks
  This is my favorite part! I love meeting you and supporting you in our live classes. Let’s study together and have fun with your classmates!
• Small-group Speaking Practice in Every Class 
  The class size is limited to 8-10 students to ensure that everyone has plenty of opportunities to speak.
• Course Materials Included
  All materials, including PowerPoint slides, are provided—there’s no need to purchase additional textbooks.
• Downloadable Class Recordings with Lifetime Access
  All live classes will be recorded, so whether you miss a session or want to review, you’ll have access to replays and can download them for lifetime access.
• Weekly Homework
  Assignments will be given every week to help reinforce what you’ve learned and ensure steady progress.
• Personalized Feedback on Your Homework
  I’ll provide personalized feedback on your homework to help keep you on track and make sure you’re making progress.

Special Bonus!

• One 15-minute Q&A Session Available Each Week
  If there’s anything you didn’t understand in the lesson, you can ask questions. If you’re having any difficulties with learning Japanese, we can talk about them, and if you’d like more conversation practice, we can do that too.
• A Free Make-up Lesson If You Miss A Class 
  If you miss a lesson, you’ll not only get access to the recording and lesson materials, but you can also take a free private make-up lesson.
• Original E-books with Audio after Each Lesson
  After each lesson, you’ll receive an e-book with audio, allowing you to review the grammar points covered that day.
• Original Vocabulary Books before Each Lesson
  Before each lesson, you’ll receive a vocabulary book to practice and expand your Japanese vocabulary.
• Quizlet(Digital flashcards app)  Access for Vocabulary and Pronunciation Practice
  Gain access to Saki’s Quizlet, where you can practice vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

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Refund Policy for Missed Lessons

📌 Important Note on Refunds and Class Placement

Please note that no refunds or credits will be issued for missed group lessons. However, all students will have access to the class recording and any accompanying materials for review.

Before enrolling, please carefully review the class schedule and complete the level check. Refunds will not be provided if, after registering, you discover a scheduling conflict or realize that the course level is not appropriate for you. To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, we kindly ask for your understanding as we must strictly enforce this policy.

If you’ve taken the level check test above and you’re still not sure whether this course is right for you, feel free to email me before registering—I’d be happy to help you figure it out.

sakijapaneselesson@gmail.com

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!