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Japanese for Beginners: Hiragana, Katakana & AI Conversations

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About this course

This course is designed for those who wish to begin studying the Japanese language from scratch. You will learn to read and write the hiragana and katakana syllabaries, essential for understanding the language. Through practical modules and targeted exercises, you will acquire the first useful expressions for simple conversations. The integrated AI tutor will offer you personalized support for pronunciation practice and exercise correction.

Course contents

6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h 5m

1 Foundations and Hiragana Part 1
Understand the writing system and write the first Hiragana characters. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Welcome: How Japanese Works
    Overview of the three writing systems and basic phonetic structure.    6 min
  2. Hiragana: The Vowels (A, I, U, E, O)
    Learn to write and read the 5 fundamental sounds.    6 min
  3. Hiragana: K and S Groups
    Writing the characters Ka-Ki-Ku-Ke-Ko and Sa-Shi-Su-Se-So.    6 min
  4. Hiragana: T and N Groups
    Writing the characters Ta-Chi-Tsu-Te-To and Na-Ni-Nu-Ne-No.    6 min
  5. AI Lab: Stroke Correction
    Use AI to verify stroke order and the shape of the characters learned.    7 min
2 Hiragana Part 2 and Compound Sounds
Complete the study of Hiragana and manage modified sounds. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Hiragana: H, M, Y Groups
    Writing the characters Ha-Hi-Fu-He-Ho, Ma-Mi-Mu-Me-Mo, and Ya-Yu-Yo.    6 min
  2. Hiragana: R, W Groups and Final N
    Completion of the syllabary with Ra-Ri-Ru-Re-Ro, Wa-Wo, and the nasal N.    6 min
  3. Dakuten: Voiced Sounds
    Transform sounds (e.g., Ka -> Ga) using diacritical marks.    6 min
  4. Contracted and Double Sounds
    Use of small characters (ya, yu, yo, tsu) to create new sounds.    6 min
  5. AI Reading Challenge
    Read short words in Hiragana and receive instant feedback from the AI.    7 min
3 Katakana: The System for Foreign Words
Begin studying Katakana and understand its use. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Why Katakana?
    Understand when Katakana is used and the visual differences from Hiragana.    6 min
  2. Katakana: Vowels and K Group
    Writing the first 10 Katakana characters.    6 min
  3. Katakana: S and T Groups
    Writing the characters Sa-Shi-Su-Se-So and Ta-Chi-Tsu-Te-To.    6 min
  4. Katakana: N, H, M Groups
    Writing the characters Na-Ni-Nu-Ne-No, Ha-Hi-Fu-He-Ho, and Ma-Mi-Mu-Me-Mo.    6 min
  5. AI Writing Checkpoint
    Exercise in transcribing Italian words into Katakana with AI correction.    7 min
4 Katakana Part 2 and Vocabulary
Complete Katakana and read words of foreign origin. 5 lessons · 30 min
  1. Katakana: Y, R, W, N Groups
    Completion of the Katakana syllabary.    6 min
  2. Long Sounds and Special Combinations
    Use of the horizontal line for long vowels in Katakana.    6 min
  3. Country Names and Foods
    Read common words like 'Italy', 'Pizza', 'Coffee' in Katakana.    6 min
  4. Distinguishing Similar Characters
    Focus on characters that are easily confused (e.g., Shi vs Tsu).    6 min
  5. Dictation Test
    Write Katakana words from dictation.    6 min
5 First Expressions and Pronunciation
Learn the basics of verbal communication. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Greetings for Every Time of Day
    Ohayou, Konnichiwa, Konbanwa, and Oyasumi.    6 min
  2. Introducing Yourself: Jidoushoukai
    Learn to say your name and 'Nice to meet you'.    6 min
  3. Thanking and Apologizing
    Use of Arigatou and Sumimasen in different contexts.    6 min
  4. Numbers and Survival
    Count from 1 to 10 and ask 'What is this?'.    6 min
  5. Pronunciation Training with AI
    Record your voice and receive phonetic corrections from the AI.    7 min
6 Real Conversation with AI
Put everything together in a structured dialogue. 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Sentence Structure (SOV)
    Understand how to build a simple sentence in Japanese.    6 min
  2. Basic Questions and Answers
    Use the particle 'ka' to ask questions.    6 min
  3. Preparing Your Script
    Create a short personal introduction written in Hiragana/Katakana.    6 min
  4. Roleplay with the AI Tutor
    Simulate a meeting in a Japanese bar by talking to the AI.    7 min
  5. Final Review and Feedback
    Analysis of progress and AI advice for future study.    6 min
Final project

My First Video Message in Japanese

Create a short self-introduction text including greetings, your name (in Katakana), your origin, and a thank you. Then, start a voice chat session with the AI to recite the text and answer two simple questions from the tutor.

What you'll get

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  • 💸 14-day refund
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  • ⚡ Short & focused
    3h 5m of practical content

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Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
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