Introduction to Japanese

Our Introduction to Japanese course is a live online course designed for students interested in learning Japanese who have little to no knowledge of the language. Students will learn the basic skills in listening and speaking and be equipped with the tools needed to formulate simple sentences and questions on their own. What You Will Learn How to read and write in the Japanese hiragana and katakana alphabets How to count in Japanese How to form simple sentences with basic vocabulary How to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, and weather How to ask basic questions and for directions about familiar and routine matters Course Expectations: Varsity Tutors clients expect to see and hear their instructor on video for the entire duration of the course. All instructors must have reliable internet connection and adhere to the pre-planned course schedule. Most Successful instructors support interactive courses and do not include a lot of independent work and/or practice tests during the session.