Whether you are just starting Japanese or looking to strengthen specific skills, this section will help you find the right place to begin.
You can study the basics step by step, practice reading and writing, review grammar, and build confidence in conversation.
Choose the area that best matches your goals.
Japanese for Beginners
Start with the foundations of Japanese and build your skills step by step. Learn grammar, vocabulary, reading, conversation, and Japanese culture through our Beginning Japanese Courses 1–6.
Hiragana
Learn one of the basic writing systems used in Japanese. Practice reading and writing hiragana with step-by-step lessons and video tutorials.
Katakana
Learn the writing system commonly used for foreign words, names, and loanwords. Practice reading and writing katakana through clear, step-by-step lessons.
Grammar
Build a stronger understanding of how Japanese sentences work. Learn useful grammar patterns and practice using them in everyday communication.
Conversation
Build confidence in speaking and listening to Japanese. Practice useful expressions and learn how to communicate more naturally in everyday situations.