04 / Japanese · Beginner—Advanced
Learn Japanese (日本語)
Japanese at Lingua House introduces hiragana and katakana early, then builds kanji alongside practical speaking. You will learn how politeness levels shape a sentence and practise conversations you can actually use.
継続は力なり
Keizoku wa chikara nari
“Continuing is itself a kind of strength.”
Levels
Where you’ll go, step by step
Script: Hiragana, katakana and kanji. Progress depends on time and practice — these descriptions show what each stage typically focuses on, not a guarantee.
Beginner
Kana & first phrases
Read and write hiragana and katakana; greet, introduce yourself and order.
Elementary
Everyday Japanese
Talk about routines and plans; read simple signs and messages with basic kanji.
Intermediate
Connected speech
Explain reasons, compare options and switch between casual and polite forms.
Upper int.
Reading & register
Read short articles, follow conversations at natural speed and use keigo in context.
Advanced
Nuance
Discuss abstract topics and adjust tone for work, writing and friendship.
Who it’s for
- Learners drawn to Japanese literature, film and design
- Travellers who want to read signs and menus
- Professionals working with Japanese partners
Practice goals
- 01Read and write all hiragana and katakana
- 02Hold a polite self-introduction and small talk
- 03Recognise a working set of everyday kanji
- 04Understand when to use casual and polite speech
Japanese courses
Sample schedules · confirm current dates with us
Japanese · 日本語
Japanese: Kana to Conversation
Learn hiragana and katakana while building your first useful conversations.
Level Beginner
Sample schedule Mon & Thu, 19:00–20:30
Format Group Courses
Japanese · 日本語
Japanese Online: Intermediate
Connected speech, casual and polite forms, and reading short authentic texts.
Level Intermediate
Sample schedule Sun, 10:00–12:00 (live online)
Format Online Classes
Your Japanese teachers
Demo profiles
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Tell us your level and goals and we’ll suggest the right Japanese class — or arrange private lessons if the timetable doesn’t fit.