Zoom Japanese Lesson(Upper Beginner2)

Hi everyone!
Welcome to the Upper Beginner 2 course!
This is a brand-new course (first launch).
It’s based on my proven teaching style from previous classes—this time designed specifically for Upper Beginner 2 / N4-level grammar + speaking.

This class is a great fit if you say YES to 2 or more items below:

• I’ve completed JLPT N5 (or finished studying basic Japanese).
• I’m currently studying N4, or I’m ready to start N4.
• I’ve studied N4 before, but I still can’t use it smoothly in conversation.
• I want to turn “I understand” into “I can actually speak.”
• I can follow slow, simple Japanese (even if I miss some parts).

If you’re a complete beginner and most of these are NO, this class may be too challenging right now.
I’ll be offering more beginner-level courses, so I hope you’ll join one of them!

Video self-check (recommended):

If you can understand 80% or more of the Japanese in the video below (you can follow the main idea even if you don’t know a few words), you should be able to join this class without any problem.

▶︎ Self-check video: https://youtube.com/shorts/i7KCxsOaP9w?si=N2aGUVsidGeP_bOj

In this course, we will practice a lot of conversation.
Classes will be conducted mainly in Japanese, so you can get used to thinking and responding naturally.
Through role plays and games, you’ll enjoy plenty of fun conversation practice with your classmates!

📅 Class Schedule

Live Zoom Classes – Every Tuesday for 8 Weeks (JST)
🕘 Starts: February 3 at 9:00 AM (JST)
Each session is 125 minutes, including a 5-minute break.

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Feb. 3

• JST: 9:00–11:05 AM
• ET: 7:00–9:05 PM (Feb. 2)
• PT: 4:00–6:05 PM (Feb. 2)

Feb. 10

• JST: 9:00–11:05 AM
• ET: 7:00–9:05 PM (Feb. 9)
• PT: 4:00–6:05 PM (Feb. 9)

Feb. 17

• JST: 9:00–11:05 AM
• ET: 7:00–9:05 PM (Feb. 16)
• PT: 4:00–6:05 PM (Feb. 16)

Feb. 24

• JST: 9:00–11:05 AM
• ET: 7:00–9:05 PM (Feb. 23)
• PT: 4:00–6:05 PM (Feb. 23)

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March

Mar. 3

• JST: 9:00–11:05 AM
• ET: 7:00–9:05 PM (Mar. 2)
• PT: 4:00–6:05 PM (Mar. 2)

After Daylight Saving Time begins in North America on March 8
Mar. 10

• JST: 8:00–10:05 AM
• ET: 7:00–9:05 PM (Mar. 9)
• PT: 4:00–6:05 PM (Mar. 9)

Mar. 17

• JST: 8:00–10:05 AM
• ET: 7:00–9:05 PM (Mar. 16)
• PT: 4:00–6:05 PM (Mar. 16)

Mar. 24

• JST: 8:00–10:05 AM
• ET: 7:00–9:05 PM (Mar. 23)
• PT: 4:00–6:05 PM (Mar. 23)

⚠️ Important Time Change Notice (Daylight Saving Time)
When Daylight Saving Time starts, the class time will shift to 8:00 AM (JST) .
Please be sure to check the schedule carefully if you are in Japan or another region.

Grammar You Will Learn：

• Expressing Unfinished Actions: Learn how to say that something has not happened yet.
  例：まだ宿題をしていません。（まだしゅくだいをしていません。）
• Giving Advice and Recommendations: Learn how to recommend or discourage actions naturally.
  例：病院に行ったほうがいいですよ。（びょういんにいったほうがいいですよ。）
  例：たばこは吸わないほうがいいですよ。（たばこはすわないほうがいいですよ。）
• Expressing Certainty and Uncertainty: Talk about strong assumptions based on evidence and observable facts.
  例：明日は晴れるでしょう。（あしたははれるでしょう。）
  Express weak or uncertain guesses.
  例：飛行機に間に合わないかもしれません。（ひこうきにまにあわないかもしれません。）
• New Uses of the Particle と
  Learn new grammatical roles of と.
  例：この漢字は「うみ」と読みます。（このかんじは「うみ」とよみます。）
• Command and Prohibition Forms
  Learn the command form and the prohibition form.
• Asking for Clarification
  Learn how to ask and respond when you don’t understand something.
  例：これはどういう意味ですか。（これはどういういみですか。）
• Reported Speech– Learn how to report what someone said or ask someone to pass on a message.
  例：田中さんも来ると言っていました。（たなかさんもくるといっていました。）
• 例：遅れると伝えていただけませんか。（おくれるとつたえていただけませんか。）
• Following Instructions and Sequence – Doing something exactly as instructed.
  例：説明したとおりに、やってください。（せつめいしたとおりに、やってください。）
  Talking about actions that happen after something else
  例：レッスンのあとで、ごはんを食べます。（レッスンのあとで、ごはんをたべます。）
• Describing Actions With and Without Completion
  例：ネクタイをして会社に行きます。（ネクタイをしてかいしゃにいきます。）
  例：ネクタイをしないで会社に行きます。（ネクタイをしないでかいしゃにいきます。）
• Expressing an alternative action – Doing one thing instead of another.
  例：どこにも出かけないで、家でゆっくりします。（どこにもでかけないで、いえでゆっくりします。）
• Conditional Expressions – Learn a new conditional form and how it differs from previously learned ones.
  例：ここを押せば、ジュースが出ます。（ここをおせば、ジュースがでます。）
• Responding with recommendations
  例：韓国料理なら、新大久保のお店がおすすめですよ。（かんこくりょうりなら、しんおおくぼのおみせがおすすめですよ。）
• Expressing purpose using 「〜ように」
  例：忘れないように、メモしておきます。（わすれないように、メモしておきます。）
• N4 Kanji–In this course, you will learn 48 kanji characters.
• …and much more!
  
  What You’ll Be Able to Do After This Course:
• Express unfinished actions clearly
• Give advice and recommendations naturally
• Talk about certainty and uncertainty
• Ask for clarification in conversation
• Use reported speech correctly
• Describe sequences and conditions smoothly
• Express purpose, preparation, and alternatives
• Communicate more flexibly in real-life situations
• 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 are available for missed group lessons.
However, all students will have access to class recordings and materials.

Before registering, please review the schedule carefully.
If you’re not sure whether this course is the right level for you, please email me before registering.
Refunds cannot be issued due to scheduling conflicts or level mismatch after registration.

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

If you have any questions or are unsure whether this course is right for you, feel free to contact me—I’m happy to help!

📩 sakijapaneselesson@gmail.com

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!