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Beginner 4 - Online Class
Take the final step toward JLPT N5! This online Beginner 4 course is designed for students who have completed Genki I Chapters 1–9. Build confidence in grammar, conversation, vocabulary, and kanji while completing the core foundations of beginner-level Japanese. By the end of this course, you will have reached approximately JLPT N5 level.
SCHEDULE
6 oktober 2026
〜
19 januari 2027
Level
N5-4/4
LOCATION
Online
Beginner 4 - Online Class
Lesson Objective
This Beginner 4 online course is designed for students who have completed Genki I Chapters 1–9 and are ready to complete the final stage of their beginner-level Japanese studies.
Using Genki I, you will continue developing the grammar, vocabulary, kanji, listening, and speaking skills needed to communicate with greater confidence in everyday situations.
Throughout the course, you will learn to express your thoughts and experiences in more detail, talk about plans and intentions, explain what you have done, and handle a wider range of everyday conversations in Japanese.
By successfully completing Beginner 4, you will have built a solid foundation equivalent to approximately JLPT N5 level.
What you’ll achieve:
Expand Your Grammar: Learn additional sentence patterns and structures from the later chapters of Genki I and use them confidently in everyday communication.
Communicate in More Detail: Talk about your experiences, plans, preferences, and everyday situations using longer and more natural sentences.
Strengthen Your Conversation Skills: Develop greater confidence in speaking and responding spontaneously in Japanese.
Build Vocabulary & Kanji: Continue expanding essential vocabulary and kanji needed for beginner-level communication and reading.
Improve Listening & Reading: Become more comfortable understanding everyday Japanese conversations and short written texts.
Reach JLPT N5 Level: By completing the course, you will have covered the core Japanese language skills expected at approximately JLPT N5 level.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for students who:
Have completed Genki I Chapters 1–9, or have equivalent Japanese knowledge
Can read Hiragana and Katakana
Understand basic Japanese sentence structures and verb conjugations
Want to complete their beginner-level foundation and progress toward intermediate Japanese
Are working toward approximately JLPT N5 level
Required Materials
Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese – Textbook
Genki I Workbook – mainly used for homework
After completing Beginner 4, you will be ready to move beyond the foundations of Japanese and continue toward the next stage of your learning journey.
Required Materials
Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (Textbook)
Genki I: Workbook (Mainly used for homework)
Q:Do I need prior knowledge to join this class?
A: Yes. This class is designed for students who have finished the first part of Genki I (Chapters 1–3). You should be comfortable reading Hiragana and constructing simple sentences.
Q: What level does this group class cover?
A: This course corresponds to Beginner level (Genki I). It is suitable for learners who are new to Japanese or who want to build a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and basic conversation.
Q: What textbook do you use?
A: We use Genki I for this group class.
Students are asked to purchase the textbook individually. Details will be shared after enrollment.
Q: What happens if I can’t attend a class?
A: Since this is a group class, we do not offer make-up lessons or rescheduling for individual absences. However, your teacher will inform you of the lesson content and the assigned homework for that day. You are also welcome to ask any questions regarding the missed material during the following week's class.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Course confirmation - Minimum participants: A minimum of 4 participants is required for each group class. - Confirmation timing: The course will be confirmed once this minimum number is reached. - Cancellation due to low enrollment: If there are fewer than 4 participants 4 days before the first lesson, the course will be cancelled, and a full refund will be issued. Cancellation by the participant - More than 4 days before the first lesson: 100% refund - 3 days before the first lesson: 50% refund - 2 days or less before the first lesson: No refund Missed lessons and rescheduling - Group classes cannot be rescheduled.