New Course: Japanese for Beginners: First Steps Explained in English

New Course: Japanese for Beginners: First Steps Explained in English

I was enrolled in this course on 03-05-2026. That time, the course was free.

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A free beginner-friendly course covering Japanese basics, greetings, food vocabulary, and numbers

Description

Learn Japanese with clear, simple English explanations from a native Japanese instructor.

This beginner‑friendly course introduces the basics of Japanese step by step and is designed as the very first step in your Japanese‑learning journey.

Most of the narration in this introductory course is recorded by the instructor.

In later bonus or mini‑courses, some English explanations or dialogue lines may use TTS (text‑to‑speech) to provide clearer pronunciation and add variety to the voices.

AI is used only for these TTS segments.

All main lesson content in this first‑step course is created and narrated by the instructor.

You will begin with an overview of the Japanese language, including its basic characteristics and how it differs from English. This will help you understand how Japanese works before memorizing words or grammar rules.

Next, you will learn common Japanese greetings and useful everyday expressions that are frequently used in real-life situations.

To build basic vocabulary, the course also introduces food-related nouns that are practical and easy to remember. In addition, you will learn how to say and understand Japanese numbers step by step, from 1 to 100, and continue with an overview of numbers up to 1,000 through short, focused video lessons.

This course is not a complete Japanese program. Instead, it is a gentle introduction designed to help absolute beginners gain confidence and prepare for further Japanese study.

All videos are provided in high quality, and downloadable PDF materials are included. This course can also be used by non-native Japanese teachers as supplementary material for beginner-level classes.

It is ideal for absolute beginners who want a smooth, stress-free introduction to Japanese before moving on to more detailed grammar or conversation-focused courses.

No prior knowledge is required, and the course is suitable for self-study, classroom support, or anyone curious about starting Japanese in a clear and structured way.

This course may be expanded with occasional short bonus lessons based on learner feedback.

All additions will stay beginner‑friendly and follow the original course structure.

Most of the narration in this course is my own voice.

For a few bonus videos, I also use TTS to provide clear pronunciation and add a bit of variety to the listening experience.

What you’ll learn

• Understand the basic structure and features of the Japanese language
• Use common Japanese greetings and useful everyday expressions
• Recognize and use basic food-related nouns in Japanese
• Count and understand Japanese numbers from 0 to 1000

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

• This is introductory course. No preliminary knowledge is required.
• A device to watch videos and download PDFs
• Motivation to practice simple Japanese phrases

Who this course is for:

• Absolute beginners who want to start learning Japanese
• Learners who want a gentle, stress-free introduction to Japanese
• Learners preparing for JLPT N5–N4
• Students preparing to study Japanese more seriously in the future
• Non-native Japanese teachers looking for beginner teaching materials
• Travelers interested in Japanese culture

Instructor

Tomoko Yamashita

Teaching Japanese. Making ppt presentation, VYOND video.

My goal is to create a learning environment where learners can build understanding at their own pace with confidence and clarity.

With over 15 years of experience in Japanese language education and a YouTube community of more than 34,000 learners, I focus on delivering lessons that feel approachable and genuinely helpful.

Using VYOND animation, I break down complex grammar and expressions into clear, visual explanations that support natural understanding.

I design each course so that enjoying the learning process naturally leads to skills that support JLPT and real communication.

Every Udemy course is refined through feedback from learners in both live classes and online sessions.

Downloadable PDFs, review quizzes, and guided explanations help learners stay on track, while characters like Azuma Kyo^ko (voiced by me) provide friendly support throughout the course.

These courses are suitable for beginners studying independently as well as teachers seeking practical classroom resources.

I also offer blended learning experiences that combine interactive video lessons with live sessions on Zoom, Skype, or Google Meet.

My aim is simple:

to make Japanese learning clear, engaging, and sustainable—without pressure, and with steady progress you can feel.

Let’s learn together through visuals, sound, and resources that make understanding easier and more enjoyable.

日本語を学ぶ方が、自分のペースで安心して理解を積み重ねられるような学習環境づくりを大切にしています。

日本語教育に携わって15年以上、YouTube「myjapanese」では34,000人を超える学習者とともに、日々「わかる」瞬間を共有してきました。

アニメーションソフト「VYOND」を活用し、複雑な文法や表現を視覚的に整理しながら、自然に理解できるレッスンを制作しています。

楽しく学んでいるうちに、気づけばJLPTなどにも対応できる力が身につく——そんな学習体験を目指しています。

Udemyで公開しているコースは、実際の授業やオンラインレッスンでいただいた学習者の声をもとに丁寧に改善を重ねています。

PDF教材や確認クイズ、キャラクターによるガイドなど、学習者が迷わず前に進める構成を心がけています。

私の声を使った東京子をはじめとしたキャラクターたちが、学習の流れをやさしくサポートします。

初心者の方が安心して学べることはもちろん、日本語を教える先生方にも授業で活用していただけるよう、実践的で使いやすい内容を意識しています。

また、Zoom、Skype、Google Meetを使ったライブセッションと動画講義を組み合わせた、柔軟な学習スタイルも提供してきました。

日本語が「難しいもの」ではなく、

「理解できる心地よさ」を感じられる学びになるように。

視覚と音を活かしたレッスンで、あなたの学習を丁寧にサポートします。