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Japanese for Beginners: Hiragana, Katakana & Basic Conversation

Read and write both kana scripts, build simple sentences and hold basic conversations, with a JLPT N5 overview

Ghosla Academy · Languages Team

Japanese looks difficult because of its scripts, but the first step, the two kana scripts hiragana and katakana, can be learned in a few focused weeks. This course teaches both scripts row by row with memory tricks, stroke tips and lots of reading practice, then moves into pronunciation, greetings, numbers and simple sentence patterns that you can use right away. Explanations are in simple English with a little Hinglish, and many examples use Indian names, food and places. You will finish with a recorded self-introduction and a short shop conversation written fully in kana, plus an overview of the JLPT N5 exam. The course builds a strong foundation; it does not promise any exam result, and you should always check official sites for current exam dates and rules.

What you will be able to do

  • Read and write all 46 basic hiragana and katakana characters
  • Use dakuten, small tsu, long vowels and combination sounds like kya and sho correctly
  • Pronounce Japanese with clear vowels and correct mora timing
  • Introduce yourself and use everyday greetings and polite phrases
  • Build simple sentences with です, ます verbs and the particles は, の, か, を, に and で
  • Use numbers for age, time and prices, and understand the JLPT N5 format

What you build

  • Hiragana reading and writing challenge with a 46-character self-test
  • Self-introduction and shop conversation written in kana and recorded aloud

What you need to start

  • No Japanese knowledge needed; basic English is enough
  • A notebook and pencil for writing practice, plus a phone or laptop with earphones

Curriculum · 5 sections, 20 lectures

Welcome to Japanese4 lectures
  1. How Japanese Writing WorksFree preview11 min
  2. Japanese Pronunciation: Vowels, Mora and RhythmFree preview12 min
  3. Essential Greetings and Polite Phrases9 min
  4. Quiz: Welcome to Japanese6 min
Mastering Hiragana5 lectures
  1. Hiragana Part 1: Vowels and the K, S, T, N Rows14 min
  2. Hiragana Part 2: H, M, Y, R, W Rows and ん14 min
  3. Dakuten, Combination Sounds and Spelling Rules11 min
  4. Project: Hiragana Reading and Writing Challenge20 min
  5. Quiz: Mastering Hiragana7 min
Learning Katakana3 lectures
  1. Katakana Basics and Loanwords13 min
  2. Tricky Katakana Pairs and Extended Sounds12 min
  3. Quiz: Learning Katakana6 min
Basic Grammar and Numbers4 lectures
  1. Sentence Basics: は, です, の and か13 min
  2. Numbers, Age, Time and Prices13 min
  3. Polite Verbs and Particles を, に and で14 min
  4. Quiz: Basic Grammar and Numbers7 min
Conversation and JLPT N5 Basics4 lectures
  1. Shopping, Ordering and Asking for Help12 min
  2. JLPT N5: Format, Dates and How to Prepare10 min
  3. Project: Self-Introduction and Shop Conversation in Kana20 min
  4. Quiz: Conversation and JLPT N57 min

Who this is for

  • Students curious about Japanese language, anime or culture who want a proper start
  • Learners planning to take JLPT N5 or study further in Japanese
  • IT, engineering and hospitality professionals exploring work opportunities linked to Japan