Zoom Japanese Lesson(N4-1: Upper Beginner)

Hi guys! Welcome to the N4-1 course!
This course will be a lot of fun!

🗓️ Course Schedule

Live Zoom Classes – Every Tuesday for 8 Weeks(JST)
Each session is 120 minutes long, plus a 5-minute break.
Start Date: Nov 18 (Tue), 2025(JST)
Time:
JST – 9:00 AM to 11:05 AM(Tuesdays)
PDT – 4:00 PM to 6:05 PM (Mondays)
EDT – 7:00 PM to 9:05 PM (Mondays)

📅 Weekly Class Dates

Classes are held once a week for 8 weeks on the following dates:

Week 1: November 18 (Tue) JST / November 17 (Mon) PST & EST
Week 2: November 25 (Tue) JST / November 24 (Mon) PST & EST
Week 3: December 2 (Tue) JST / December 1 (Mon) PST & EST
Week 4: December 9 (Tue) JST / December 8 (Mon) PST & EST
Week 5: December 16 (Tue) JST / December 15 (Mon) PST & EST
Week 6: December 23 (Tue) JST / December 22 (Mon) PST & EST
Week 7: January 6 (Tue) JST / January 5 (Mon) PST & EST
Week 8: January 13 (Tue) JST / January 12 (Mon) PST & EST

What you will learn:

• Talking About What You Can Do: Learn how to express your abilities using the potential form and two special verbs that take the particle が.
• Confirming Inferences in Conversation: Practice confirming or asking about what you’ve inferred based on what others say.
• Asking and Explaining Reasons: Ask why certain things happen and learn how to give natural responses with explanations.
• Making Requests and Asking for Advice – Practice giving negative answers politely, making humble requests, and asking for advice or instructions.
• Expressing Completion and Comparison – Learn how to say something has been completed, express “only” or “nothing else,” and compare two things using particles.
• Connecting Ideas Smoothly – Practice linking sentences naturally with expressions like “furthermore” or “in addition.”
• Explaining Reasons and Conclusions – Learn how to explain why you reached a conclusion when someone asks.
• Understanding Transitive and Intransitive – Understand how verbs that describe actions and changes differ, and practice using them correctly.
• Talking About Completed or Regrettable Actions – Express the result or completion of an action, and talk about regret, disappointment, or frustration toward unwanted situations.
• Describing States and Preparations – Describe the current state of things as a result of an intentional action.
• Expressing Preparation and Continuation – Learn how to express preparation for future situations or leaving something as it is.
• Expressing Intentions and Plans–Learn the volitional form and how to use it to express your plans or intentions.
• Talking About Future Plans and Decisions–Learn other ways to express plans without using the volitional form, and say that something has already been decided.
• Saying Something Hasn’t Happened Yet–Express that an action or event hasn’t been completed yet.
• Giving Advice and Warnings–Learn natural ways to give advice, reminders, or warnings.
• Expressing Assumptions and Certainty–Talk about things you believe are true based on experience or current situations.
• Expressing Uncertainty or Weak Assumptions–Learn how to soften your statements or express uncertain guesses naturally.
• N4 Kanji–In this course, you will learn 64 kanji characters.
• …and much more!
  
  What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Course:
• Talk naturally about what you can and can’t do in Japanese.
• Give and respond to reasons politely in conversation.
• Ask for help, advice, and favors in a natural way.
• Explain completed actions and results clearly.
• Compare things and connect ideas smoothly.
• Describe cause-and-effect relationships and express regret.
• Use intransitive and transitive verbs correctly.
• Talk about plans, intentions, and things not yet done.
• Give advice or gentle warnings naturally.
• Express both strong confidence and soft assumptions.
• and so much more!!
  
  What’s Included in This Course
• 120-Minute Live Interactive Group Zoom Classes (Held Once a Week for 8 Weeks) − This is my favorite part! I absolutely love meeting you and supporting you in our live classes. *Each session includes a 5-minute break. To ensure everyone has plenty of opportunities to speak and receive feedback directly from me, the class size is limited to a maximum of 8 students. ✨ Small groups = more interaction, more speaking practice, and better learning!
• Zoom Recordings – 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 Q&A Sessions – If you have questions about the lesson or homework, you can book a 15-minute session once a week to get the clarity you need.
• Personalized Feedback/Weekly Homework – Each week, you’ll receive interactive and engaging homework assignments. I’ll provide personalized feedback to keep you on track and ensure steady progress.
• Saki’s Original E-Book – After each lesson, you’ll receive an e-book with audio, allowing you to review the grammar points covered that day.
• Saki’s Original Vocabulary Book – Before each lesson, you’ll receive a vocabulary book to help you practice and expand your Japanese vocabulary.
• Saki’s Original Kanji Worksheets – Practice writing and recognizing kanji with original worksheets designed to match what you learn in class.
• Quizlet Access – Gain access to Saki’s Quizlet, where you can practice vocabulary and improve your pronunciation.

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 choose the installment payment option and a payment fails midway, you will be asked to complete the remaining balance via PayPal.

If you’re 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!