Course Overview

The Basic Japanese Language Course aims to help students build an entry-level understanding of Japanese, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation for everyday communication. It also prepares you for the JLPT N5 exam.

Batches and Duration

• Weekday batches: 4 months
• Weekend batches: 5 months

Course Outcomes

• Introduce yourself and greet people in Japanese.
• Learn and use common phrases for daily communication.
• Understand basic grammar, verbs, adjectives, and sentence structures.
• Read and write in hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji.

Reading and Listening Skills

Students will be able to read and understand common expressions and sentences in hiragana, katakana, and simple kanji. Listening skills will include understanding basic conversations in everyday contexts.

Practical Communication

By the end of the course, students will be able to converse confidently in basic situations such as introductions, requests, invitations, complaints, and apologies. This course will prepare students for the JLPT N5 exam.

Teaching Methods

TLS uses various teaching techniques, including video lessons, flashcards, conversation kits, and verbal exercises. This ensures that all aspects of the language are taught in an engaging and effective way.

Pass Marks for JLPT N5

To pass the JLPT N5 exam, students must achieve the following scores:

Total possible score: 180 Points (120 for Vocabulary/Grammar, 60 for Reading and Listening).