Log inSign up
Course

Conversational Japanese

Get personalized support from expert tutors and AI-powered study tools.

Personalized practice Exam · Set a test date 7 units · 102 topics
Generate study planExplore skills
Your study plan
Free with a Varsity Tutors account
Free
Turn this Conversational Japanese outline into a plan
A week-by-week plan
Paced to your test date and rebuilt whenever your Conversational Japanese scores move.
A score projection
See where you stand today and what each study block is worth.
Progress that sticks
Lessons, flashcards, and quizzes tracked in one place, on every device.
Create your free plan
Takes a minute · No credit card required
Your next tutoring session · Conversational Japanese prep Ready when you are
No upcoming Conversational Japanese tutoring session scheduled
Book a tutoring session when you are ready to work with an expert.
Book a tutor

Ways to study

Subject resources
Long-form
Long-form Lessons
Open lessons
969 questions
Quizzes
Take a quiz

Conversational Japanese

Practice 102 skills across this outline.

Recommended next
Discussing Availability
Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Making Plans & Scheduling
Long-form lesson
Weighting distribution
25 categories
Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics
14%
Culture & Pragmatics
14%
Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary
7%
Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers
7%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Clear Story
5%
Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)
5%

Skills

The comprehensive taxonomy of conversational japanese — drill into a card to work its skills.

Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Making Plans & Scheduling

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Discussing AvailabilityRecommended
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Proposing PlansAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Confirming Plan DetailsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Accepting, Declining & ReschedulingAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Directions, Transportation & Travel Logistics

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Giving Basic DirectionsAvailable
5 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Discussing TransportationAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Handling Travel LogisticsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Asking for DirectionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Small Talk & Introductions

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Making Small TalkAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Ending Conversations PolitelyAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Maintaining Short ConversationsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Greetings & IntroductionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Ordering, Shopping & Services

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Completing TransactionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Ordering Food & DrinksAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Making Service RequestsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Shopping: Requesting ItemsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Handling Problems & Requests for Help

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Clarifying & Confirming SolutionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Asking for Help in PublicAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Requesting Changes & AlternativesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Explaining Service ProblemsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Storytelling & Sharing Experiences

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Reacting to StoriesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Sharing Recent ExperiencesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Describing Feelings About ExperiencesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Questions About Past NarrativesAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Conversation Strategies & Repair

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Checking UnderstandingAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Using Fillers & Turn-TakingAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Rephrasing for ClarityAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Asking for RepetitionAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpersonal Communication (Speaking & Listening) · Opinions, Preferences & Recommendations

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Comparing Options & Stating PreferencesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Giving & Receiving RecommendationsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Supporting Opinions with ReasonsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Expressing Likes, Dislikes & PreferencesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Vocabulary & Semantics · High-Frequency Conversation Vocabulary

5 core skills7% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Relationships, Hobbies & Leisure VocabularyAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Food, Shopping & Services VocabularyAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Work & Responsibilities VocabularyAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Everyday Conversation VocabularyAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
5
Travel & Transportation VocabularyAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Vocabulary & Semantics · Functional Chunks & Discourse Markers

5 core skills7% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Clarifying MeaningAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Avoiding Loanword TrapsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Conversation Flow PhrasesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Agreement, Disagreement & HedgingAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
5
Expanding VocabularyAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Everyday Listening (Main Idea & Details)

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Recognizing Numbers, Prices & TimesAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Identifying Key Details: SpokenAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Understanding Main Ideas: SpokenAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Following Multi-Step InstructionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Reading Everyday Texts (Signs, Menus, Messages)

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Understanding Messages & ChatsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Interpreting Ads & NoticesAvailable
6 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Understanding Everyday TextsAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Finding Practical InformationAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Common Questions & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Understanding Requests & SuggestionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Recognizing Question FormsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Inferring Meaning from ContextAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Identifying Purpose of ExchangesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Understanding Media

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Understanding Audio/Video ClipsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Inferring Attitudes in MediaAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Recognizing Media PhrasesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Identifying Details in ClipsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Interpretive Communication (Listening & Reading) · Interpretive Strategies & Evidence

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Using Context CluesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Identifying Supporting DetailsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Confirming DetailsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Choosing Best SummariesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Tell a Clear Story

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Telling Short StoriesAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Retelling StoriesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Using Sequence TransitionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Including Key Details & ReactionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Write Messages (Texting & Email)

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Writing Requests & ExplanationsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Writing Planning MessagesAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Writing Responses to PlansAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Editing Messages for ClarityAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Presentational Communication (Speaking & Writing) · Everyday Speaking: Explaining Yourself

4 core skills5% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Presenting Near-Future PlansAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Describing People, Places & ThingsAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Explaining Needs & WantsAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Giving Supported OpinionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Questions & Negation for Real Conversations

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Yes/No Question PatternsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Using NegationAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Clarifying with Questions & NegationAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Asking Information QuestionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · High-Frequency Sentence Patterns

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Using High-Frequency PatternsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Time Expressions & Verb FormsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Word Order & ParticlesAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Location & Direction ExpressionsAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Particles, Counters & Counting

4 core skills2% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Prices, Quantities & MeasurementsAvailable
5 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Using CountersAvailable
7 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Particles (wa, ga, o, ni, de)Available
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Date & Time ExpressionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Connectors & Reference

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Using Basic ConnectorsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Using TransitionsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Pronouns & Reference WordsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Sentence-Ending ParticlesAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Language Systems (Grammar & Syntax) · Politeness Levels & Requests

4 core skills3% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Making Polite RequestsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Expressing Ability, Desire & ObligationAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Polite Speech Style (desu/masu)Available
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Adjusting FormalityAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Pronunciation, Spelling & Mechanics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Improving PronunciationAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
High-Frequency KanjiAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Reading & Typing KanaAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Clear Speaking & Pitch AccentAvailable
9 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

Culture & Pragmatics

4 core skills14% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Recognizing Regional VariationAvailable
8 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
2
Interpreting Pragmatic MeaningsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
3
Culturally Appropriate Small TalkAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems
4
Choosing Politeness & Address FormsAvailable
10 questions 0 flashcards Lesson available
Long-form lessonSlide-style lessonFlashcards — not available yetPractice problems

On-Demand Courses

Self-paced Conversational Japanese video courses you can start any time.
Browse All3 courses available

Related Conversational Japanese tutors

Browse tutors who can help with this subject.
View all tutors
Expert tutoring

No related Conversational Japanese tutors found

Browse the full gallery to find a vetted expert who can help with Conversational Japanese.