📚 AYUMI Japanese Beginner Course 1

What You'll Learn:Self-introduction

Learn basic greetings and self-introduction methods including "hajimemashite" (nice to meet you), "~desu" (is/am/are), and "~ja arimasen" (is not). You'll be able to talk about your name, hometown, and occupation!

What You'll Learn:Naming objects

Learn to distinguish between "kore" (this), "sore" (that), and "are" (that over there), and ask questions about things around you like "nan desu ka" (what is it?) and "dare no desu ka" (whose is it?).

What You'll Learn:Talking about locations and prices

Ask and answer location questions using "doko desu ka" (where is it?), "koko" (here), "soko" (there), and "asoko" (over there). You'll also be able to go shopping using "ikura desu ka" (how much is it?).

What You'll Learn:Telling time and days of the week, using verb tenses

Learn how to tell time and days of the week, and use "~kara" (from) and "~made" (until). Master past, present, and future expressions to talk about time.

What You'll Learn:Saying dates and talking about travel

Learn to use "itsu" (when), "dare to" (with whom), "nani de" (by what), and "doko e" (where to) to talk about weekend activities and trips. You'll be able to mention transportation methods like trains and buses!

What You'll Learn:Using verbs, making and responding to invitations

Learn to invite friends using "~masen ka" (won't you ~?) and "~mashō" (let's ~), and respond to invitations. You'll be able to make plans to go out with friends!

What You'll Learn:Expressing means/tools and giving/receiving

Learn to distinguish between "ageru" (to give), "morau" (to receive), and "kureru" (to give to me), and use "~de" to express tools and means. You'll be able to talk about exchanging presents.

What You'll Learn:Studying adjectives

Learn adjectives like "ōkii" (big), "chīsai" (small), "kirei" (beautiful), and "nigiyaka" (lively) to describe things and places in detail. You'll be able to have enjoyable conversations about Japanese tourist spots.

What You'll Learn:Expressing likes and dislikes

Learn "suki desu" (like) and "kirai desu" (dislike), as well as "jōzu desu" (good at), "heta desu" (poor at), and "wakarimasu" (understand). You'll be able to talk in detail about your feelings and abilities.

What You'll Learn:Expressing existence and location

Learn to distinguish between "arimasu" (there is/are - inanimate) and "imasu" (there is/are - animate), and use "~ni," "~no ue" (on top of), and "~no shita" (under) to accurately express where things and people are located.

What You'll Learn:Learning to count

Learn various counters like "~kai" (times), "~nin" (people), and "~ko" (pieces). You'll be able to talk accurately about frequency and quantity!

What You'll Learn:Studying comparisons and past tense expressions

Use "~yori" (than), "ichiban" (the most), and "~deshita" (was) to have richer conversations with comparative and past expressions. You've now mastered the basics perfectly!