Learn Japanese

1

Ultimate Video Getting Started

Get up and running with the basics of Japanese in this all-video learning path!

74 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Get up and running with the basics of Japanese in this all-video learning path!

74 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Getting Started with JapanesePod101.com

Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in Japanese!

27 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn the basic words, phrases, questions and expressions you need to get through your first social interaction in Japanese!

27 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Best of Risa for Beginners

Are you a Risa fan? Here are some of her best video lessons.

10 Lessons Beginner

Are you a Risa fan? Here are some of her best video lessons.

10 Lessons Beginner

3

Best of Risa for Intermediate Learners

Are you a Risa fan? Here are her best video lessons.

10 Lessons Intermediate

Are you a Risa fan? Here are her best video lessons.

10 Lessons Intermediate

1

Top 15 Video and Audio Lessons for Your First Week

Not sure where to start? Here are the top 15 lessons to help you to start learning Japanese. Hand-picked!

15 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Not sure where to start? Here are the top 15 lessons to help you to start learning Japanese. Hand-picked!

15 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Lessons for Your Flight To Japan

Preparing for a trip to Japan? Here are the lessons you will need to get the most out of your trip.

34 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Preparing for a trip to Japan? Here are the lessons you will need to get the most out of your trip.

34 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Connecting with Japanese-Speaking Family

A little bit of language can help you mesh with your Japanese-speaking in-laws or relatives.

59 Lessons Beginner

A little bit of language can help you mesh with your Japanese-speaking in-laws or relatives.

59 Lessons Beginner

2

Essential Japanese for Emergencies

Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!

30 Lessons Beginner

Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!

30 Lessons Beginner

5

Conversation Starters for Advanced Listeners

You speak Japanese like a local, but without good topics, your conversations will be flat. Study these lessons and your conversations will always be interesting!

25 Lessons Advanced

You speak Japanese like a local, but without good topics, your conversations will be flat. Study these lessons and your conversations will always be interesting!

25 Lessons Advanced

2

Living in Japan

Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.

63 Lessons Beginner

Living abroad isn't easy. These lessons will help you find your voice in a new country.

63 Lessons Beginner

2

Shopping in Japan

Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Japanese.

52 Lessons Beginner

Going shopping is even more fun when you can converse with the staff in Japanese.

52 Lessons Beginner

2

Talking with Your Japanese Partner

Communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship.

73 Lessons Beginner

Communication is the cornerstone of a great relationship.

73 Lessons Beginner

1

The Ultimate Guide for Brand New Japanese Learners

New to learning Japanese? No problem!

27 Lessons Absolute Beginner

New to learning Japanese? No problem!

27 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Get Motivated to Study Japanese

When you're feeling burnt out try these lessons to rekindle the flame!

44 Lessons Absolute Beginner

When you're feeling burnt out try these lessons to rekindle the flame!

44 Lessons Absolute Beginner

3

An Intermediate Japanese Lesson Review

A variety of intermediate lessons for learners reteurning to Japanese after an absence.

15 Lessons Intermediate

A variety of intermediate lessons for learners reteurning to Japanese after an absence.

15 Lessons Intermediate

3

Making an Appointment in Japanese

Dentists, doctors, business contacts. Appointments are a necessity of modern life!

36 Lessons Intermediate

Dentists, doctors, business contacts. Appointments are a necessity of modern life!

36 Lessons Intermediate

5

Flexing your Fluency

Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Japanese in a safe environment.

85 Lessons Advanced

Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Japanese in a safe environment.

85 Lessons Advanced

1

Using a Phone in Japan

Wondering how to answer the phone in Japanese or get a prepaid phone card? These lessons will help you out.

23 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Wondering how to answer the phone in Japanese or get a prepaid phone card? These lessons will help you out.

23 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Japanese Particles Explained

These tiny sounds (ga, ni, o, na, de, and so on) can make a huge difference!

26 Lessons Beginner

These tiny sounds (ga, ni, o, na, de, and so on) can make a huge difference!

26 Lessons Beginner

4

Mastering Upper Intermediate Grammar

Learn how to speak intelligent, nuanced Japanese with these lessons.

124 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Learn how to speak intelligent, nuanced Japanese with these lessons.

124 Lessons Upper Intermediate

4

An Introduction to Kansai Dialect

The Kansai region includes Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe and has its own culture and dialect.

7 Lessons Upper Intermediate

The Kansai region includes Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe and has its own culture and dialect.

7 Lessons Upper Intermediate

4

Doing Business in Japanese for Intermediate Learners

Build on your success in Japanese buisness with these intermediate lessons.

15 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Build on your success in Japanese buisness with these intermediate lessons.

15 Lessons Upper Intermediate

5

Doing Business in Japanese for Advanced Learners

Conduct business in Japanese through challenging lessons.

11 Lessons Advanced

Conduct business in Japanese through challenging lessons.

11 Lessons Advanced

1

Talking about Habits and Daily Routines

Talking about your daily schedule is an important skill and it's easy to get started.

24 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Talking about your daily schedule is an important skill and it's easy to get started.

24 Lessons Absolute Beginner

4

Expressing Opinions and Discussion

Practice how to express your opinions and to discuss intermediate topics.

14 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Practice how to express your opinions and to discuss intermediate topics.

14 Lessons Upper Intermediate

1

Japanese Culture Classes

Take a journey through Japan with this assortment of cultural points, tips and insight.

63 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Take a journey through Japan with this assortment of cultural points, tips and insight.

63 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Basic Bootcamp

Learn how to introduce yourself and how to ask questions.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn how to introduce yourself and how to ask questions.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Culture Class: Holidays in Japan

Get up-to-speed on the most common holidays in Japan.

25 Lessons Beginner

Get up-to-speed on the most common holidays in Japan.

25 Lessons Beginner

1

Talking Japanese Culture

What are the top 5 sushi items? Pop culture icons? Learn these and more.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

What are the top 5 sushi items? Pop culture icons? Learn these and more.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Culture Class: Japanese Superstitions and Beliefs

Why is it lucky to dream of a white snake? Learn this and many more superstitions.

5 Lessons Beginner

Why is it lucky to dream of a white snake? Learn this and many more superstitions.

5 Lessons Beginner

1

Culture Class: News and Current Events in Japan

Learn about current events and news in Japan in this English collection for beginners.

23 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn about current events and news in Japan in this English collection for beginners.

23 Lessons Absolute Beginner

5

Advanced Audio Blog 7

Catch up with the latest from Japan while building your listening skills and vocabulary.

23 Lessons Advanced

Catch up with the latest from Japan while building your listening skills and vocabulary.

23 Lessons Advanced

5

Japanese Business Customs and Language

Solidify your Japanese business skills in this 100% Japanese audio pathway.

10 Lessons Advanced

Solidify your Japanese business skills in this 100% Japanese audio pathway.

10 Lessons Advanced

2

Gengo Japanese

Learn conversational Japanese with this Gengo Japanese series!

42 Lessons Beginner

Learn conversational Japanese with this Gengo Japanese series!

42 Lessons Beginner

2

Upper Beginner Season 1

Keigo is humble and honorific language used in Japanese to show respect.

25 Lessons Beginner

Keigo is humble and honorific language used in Japanese to show respect.

25 Lessons Beginner

2

Lower Beginner Season 1

Follow the story of Ken and Emily, two Australians living and working in Japan.

25 Lessons Beginner

Follow the story of Ken and Emily, two Australians living and working in Japan.

25 Lessons Beginner

2

Lower Beginner Season 2

Follow David, John, and Mr. Tanaka as they go about their daily lives in Japan.

25 Lessons Beginner

Follow David, John, and Mr. Tanaka as they go about their daily lives in Japan.

25 Lessons Beginner

2

Business Japanese for Beginners

Harness the power of formality levels in Japanese to boost your professional career.

25 Lessons Beginner

Harness the power of formality levels in Japanese to boost your professional career.

25 Lessons Beginner

3

Must-Know Japanese Social Media Phrases

Social media Japanese follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.

25 Lessons Intermediate

Social media Japanese follows its own rules. Learn to post like a native with these lessons.

25 Lessons Intermediate

2

Must-Know Japanese Sentence Structures

Learn the most common Japanese sentence structures.

50 Lessons Beginner

Learn the most common Japanese sentence structures.

50 Lessons Beginner

2

Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Japanese

Want to talk about your day in Japanese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.

10 Lessons Beginner

Want to talk about your day in Japanese? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.

10 Lessons Beginner

4

Yojijukugo

Learn about Yojijukugo, four-character compound words and idioms.

25 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Learn about Yojijukugo, four-character compound words and idioms.

25 Lessons Upper Intermediate

4

Ultimate Japanese Onomatopoeia Guide

Onomatopoeia is much more important in Japanese than English. Get up to speed!

25 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Onomatopoeia is much more important in Japanese than English. Get up to speed!

25 Lessons Upper Intermediate

2

Particles

Learn one of the most essential components of Japanese grammar with this Japanese Particles Series!

25 Lessons Beginner

Learn one of the most essential components of Japanese grammar with this Japanese Particles Series!

25 Lessons Beginner

Bonus Courses

Traditional Japanese Songs

Hear and learn about the classic songs which every Japanese person knows.

10 Lessons Bonus

Hear and learn about the classic songs which every Japanese person knows.

10 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Courses

Inner Circle

This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.

87 Lessons Bonus

This monthly, no-holds-barred pathway gives you tried and tested learning methods.

87 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Courses

Japanese Vocab Builder

Quickly and efficiently build your Japanese vocabulary with these themed lessons.

219 Lessons Bonus

Quickly and efficiently build your Japanese vocabulary with these themed lessons.

219 Lessons Bonus

3

Intermediate Season 1

Follow the story of four graduate students in Japan and learn intermediate Japanese.

85 Lessons Intermediate

Follow the story of four graduate students in Japan and learn intermediate Japanese.

85 Lessons Intermediate

3

Lower Intermediate Season 1

In this classic series from 2006, you will learn complex Japanese grammar structures.

55 Lessons Intermediate

In this classic series from 2006, you will learn complex Japanese grammar structures.

55 Lessons Intermediate

3

Japanese for Everyday Life

Get the skills you'll need to live in Japan with this helpful and pragmatic collection.

25 Lessons Intermediate

Get the skills you'll need to live in Japan with this helpful and pragmatic collection.

25 Lessons Intermediate

1

Newbie Season 1

Peter, Yoshi and Chigusa teach you basic Japanese in this classic series from 2006.

27 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Peter, Yoshi and Chigusa teach you basic Japanese in this classic series from 2006.

27 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Newbie Season 4

Follow Lori, an American student studying in Japan, as you learn situation-based Japanese.

51 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Follow Lori, an American student studying in Japan, as you learn situation-based Japanese.

51 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Newbie Season 5

Follow Kent and his cousin's family in Japan. You'll learn about informal Japanese.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Follow Kent and his cousin's family in Japan. You'll learn about informal Japanese.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Culture Class: Essential Japanese Vocabulary

Let Japanese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.

25 Lessons Beginner

Let Japanese culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.

25 Lessons Beginner

1

Top 25 Questions You Need to Know

What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Introduction to Japanese

5 lessons, 31 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of Japanese.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

5 lessons, 31 minutes. Your quick-start guide to the absolute basics of Japanese.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Introduction to Japanese Kanji

Kanji get a reputation for being scary, but Risa will teach you the secret of using radicals to unlock Kanji mastery.

21 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Kanji get a reputation for being scary, but Risa will teach you the secret of using radicals to unlock Kanji mastery.

21 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

How to Write in Japanese: Hiragana and Katakana

Learn all of the Hiragana and Katakana characters and how to write them.

20 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn all of the Hiragana and Katakana characters and how to write them.

20 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

News

New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.

394 Lessons Bonus

New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.

394 Lessons Bonus

1

Kantan Kana

Reading and writing Japanese isn't difficult. Chihiro will teach you how.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Reading and writing Japanese isn't difficult. Chihiro will teach you how.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Kanji Videos with Hiroko

In this classic video series, Hiroko introduces kanji with fun mnemonics.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

In this classic video series, Hiroko introduces kanji with fun mnemonics.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Basic Japanese with Hiroko

Learn self introductions, greetings, numbers and more with Hiroko.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn self introductions, greetings, numbers and more with Hiroko.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Japanese Body Language and Gestures

If you think language is just about words, think again.

8 Lessons Absolute Beginner

If you think language is just about words, think again.

8 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Visual Japanese Grammar Bank

Break down nitty gritty Japanese grammar in an easy to understand format.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Break down nitty gritty Japanese grammar in an easy to understand format.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Ultimate Japanese Pronunciation Guide

By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you'll master pronunciation fast!

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

By focusing on the sounds which don't exist in English, you'll master pronunciation fast!

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Innovative Japanese

Follow Mark Taggart and his family as they get situated into their new life in Japan.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Follow Mark Taggart and his family as they get situated into their new life in Japan.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Japanese Questions Answered by Hiroko

Hiroko answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Hiroko answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Absolute Beginner Japanese for Every Day

In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular Japanese phrases.

95 Lessons Beginner

In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular Japanese phrases.

95 Lessons Beginner

1

Innovative Japanese Culture

Learn about Japanese cultural behavior with helpful animated explanations.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn about Japanese cultural behavior with helpful animated explanations.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Try your hand at reading real Japanese in context.

10 Lessons Beginner

Try your hand at reading real Japanese in context.

10 Lessons Beginner

1

Japanese Culture with Risa

Join our teacher Risa as she takes you around Japan.

54 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Join our teacher Risa as she takes you around Japan.

54 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Top Japanese Superstitions and Beliefs

Risa explains some of the most well-known Japanese superstitions and beliefs.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Risa explains some of the most well-known Japanese superstitions and beliefs.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Everyday Kanji

Learn useful everyday kanji with pictures that show the characters used in daily life in Japan.

21 Lessons Beginner

Learn useful everyday kanji with pictures that show the characters used in daily life in Japan.

21 Lessons Beginner

2

Introduction to Japanese Counters

Natsuko and Alisha will demystify some must-know Japanese counters.

15 Lessons Beginner

Natsuko and Alisha will demystify some must-know Japanese counters.

15 Lessons Beginner

2

Words of the Week with Risa for Beginners

These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Japanese in no time!

25 Lessons Beginner

These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Japanese in no time!

25 Lessons Beginner

3

Reading Comprehension for Beginners

Try your hand at reading real Japanese in context.

10 Lessons Intermediate

Try your hand at reading real Japanese in context.

10 Lessons Intermediate

2

Japanese Children's Songs

Japanese music videos with subtitles and translations so you can easily follow along.

13 Lessons Beginner

Japanese music videos with subtitles and translations so you can easily follow along.

13 Lessons Beginner

2

Ask Risa: Your Japanese Questions Answered

Get the answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask Risa!

22 Lessons Beginner

Get the answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask Risa!

22 Lessons Beginner

2

Quick & Easy Japanese Review for Beginners

You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!

4 Lessons Beginner

You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!

4 Lessons Beginner

3

Journey Through Japan

Take a deep dive through Japan in these fun cultural lessons.

3 Lessons Intermediate

Take a deep dive through Japan in these fun cultural lessons.

3 Lessons Intermediate

4

iLove J-Drama

JapanesePod101.com Productions proudly presents iLove - a 21st century Japanese drama about a girl who appears on a podcast to make a pitch for the ONE. Largely based on the Japanese grammar, vocabulary and expressions covered to date by JapanesePod1

8 Lessons Upper Intermediate

JapanesePod101.com Productions proudly presents iLove - a 21st century Japanese drama about a girl who appears on a podcast to make a pitch for the ONE. Largely based on the Japanese grammar, vocabulary and expressions covered to date by JapanesePod1

8 Lessons Upper Intermediate

3

Learning Japanese through Posters

Every Japanese poster is an opportunity to study.

2 Lessons Intermediate

Every Japanese poster is an opportunity to study.

2 Lessons Intermediate

3

Must-Know Japanese Holiday Words

Risa introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in Japan.

17 Lessons Intermediate

Risa introduces the vocabulary and customs of many popular holidays in Japan.

17 Lessons Intermediate

3

Words of the Week with Risa for Intermediate Learners

These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Japanese in no time!

25 Lessons Intermediate

These fun, bite-sized lessons will get you speaking Japanese in no time!

25 Lessons Intermediate

4

Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Try your hand at reading real Japanese in context.

10 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Try your hand at reading real Japanese in context.

10 Lessons Upper Intermediate

3

Japanese Questions Answered by Hiroko

Hiroko answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.

25 Lessons Intermediate

Hiroko answers your most commonly asked questions in an easy-to-understand format.

25 Lessons Intermediate

5

Video Culture Class: Japanese Holidays

In this video series (Risa's first!) you'll learn about major Japanese holidays.

25 Lessons Advanced

In this video series (Risa's first!) you'll learn about major Japanese holidays.

25 Lessons Advanced

5

Reading Comprehension for Advanced Learners

Try your hand at reading real Japanese in context.

10 Lessons Advanced

Try your hand at reading real Japanese in context.

10 Lessons Advanced

2

Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

25 Lessons Beginner

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

25 Lessons Beginner

3

Listening Comprehension for Beginners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

24 Lessons Intermediate

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

24 Lessons Intermediate

4

Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Upper Intermediate

5

Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Advanced

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Advanced

Bonus Courses

Bonus Footage

Bonus and "Just-for-Fun" JapnaesePod101 video lessons!

26 Lessons Bonus

Bonus and "Just-for-Fun" JapnaesePod101 video lessons!

26 Lessons Bonus

3

JLPT N3 Master Course

This pathway will help you pass the JLPT N3 test.

124 Lessons • 29 Assignments Intermediate

This pathway will help you pass the JLPT N3 test.

124 Lessons • 29 Assignments Intermediate

4

JLPT N2 Master Course

Those who pass the JLPT N2 test are considered fluent enough to study in Japan.

104 Lessons • 24 Assignments Upper Intermediate

Those who pass the JLPT N2 test are considered fluent enough to study in Japan.

104 Lessons • 24 Assignments Upper Intermediate

1

Conversational Japanese for Absolute Beginners

Friends, family, colleagues or strangers. Learn to speak with all of them with this collection.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Friends, family, colleagues or strangers. Learn to speak with all of them with this collection.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Nihongo Dojo: Absolute Beginner

The Nihongo Dojo will take you all the way to Intermediate Japanese. Suit up and get started now!

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

The Nihongo Dojo will take you all the way to Intermediate Japanese. Suit up and get started now!

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Before You Travel: Survival Phrases

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

100 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

100 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Classic JPod101: Beginner S1-3

Our first lessons ever! Take a trip down memory lane with these 250(!) lessons.

251 Lessons Beginner

Our first lessons ever! Take a trip down memory lane with these 250(!) lessons.

251 Lessons Beginner

3

The Path to Advanced Japanese

Get from Intermediate to Advanced! Formally Lower Intermediate season 2 - 6.

125 Lessons Intermediate

Get from Intermediate to Advanced! Formally Lower Intermediate season 2 - 6.

125 Lessons Intermediate

5

Classic JPod101: Advanced Audio Blog

An eclectic batch of Japanese topics and Miki's blog can be found here.

143 Lessons Advanced

An eclectic batch of Japanese topics and Miki's blog can be found here.

143 Lessons Advanced

5

Top 10 Japanese Authors

Natsume Soseki, Dazai Osamu, Miyazawa Kenji, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Natsume Soseki, Dazai Osamu, Miyazawa Kenji, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

5

Top 10 Japanese Songs

Natsu no Omoide, Furusato, Usagi to Kame, and more.

11 Lessons Advanced

Natsu no Omoide, Furusato, Usagi to Kame, and more.

11 Lessons Advanced

5

Top 10 Japanese Holidays

Tanabata, Shichi-Go-San, Hinamatsuri, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Tanabata, Shichi-Go-San, Hinamatsuri, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

5

Top 10 Japanese Foods

Tempura, Sushi, Natto, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Tempura, Sushi, Natto, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

5

Top 10 Japanese Historical Figures

Oda Nobunaga, Saigo Takamori, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Oda Nobunaga, Saigo Takamori, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

5

Top 10 Japanese Tourist Destinations

Hokkaido, Nagano, Hiroshima, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Hokkaido, Nagano, Hiroshima, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

5

Top 10 Japanese Musicians

Eikichi Yazawa, Hikaru Utada, Mr. Children, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Eikichi Yazawa, Hikaru Utada, Mr. Children, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

5

Top 5 Japanese Artists

Basho, Sesshu, Sharaku Toshusai, and more.

5 Lessons Advanced

Basho, Sesshu, Sharaku Toshusai, and more.

5 Lessons Advanced

2

Nihongo Dojo: Beginner

The Nihongo Dojo will take you all the way to Intermediate Japanese. Continue your training!

100 Lessons Beginner

The Nihongo Dojo will take you all the way to Intermediate Japanese. Continue your training!

100 Lessons Beginner

4

Scary Stories in Japanese

Following the 百物語怪談 (100 Ghost Stories) tradition, we'll tell some scary stories.

8 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Following the 百物語怪談 (100 Ghost Stories) tradition, we'll tell some scary stories.

8 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Bonus Courses

Throwback Thursday

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

595 Lessons Bonus

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

595 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Courses

Video News

Get the latest JapanesePod101.com news with video.

53 Lessons Bonus

Get the latest JapanesePod101.com news with video.

53 Lessons Bonus

1

Japanese Conversations with Animation

Get a taste of real Japanese conversation with these short animations.

6 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Get a taste of real Japanese conversation with these short animations.

6 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

Kanji Time

Review and build up your Japanese Kanji knowledge.

112 Lessons Bonus

Review and build up your Japanese Kanji knowledge.

112 Lessons Bonus

2

Japanese Conversations with Animation

Get a taste of real Japanese conversation with these short animations.

5 Lessons Beginner

Get a taste of real Japanese conversation with these short animations.

5 Lessons Beginner

3

Learn Japanese Conversations with Animation — Intermediate

Get a taste of real Japanese conversation with these short animations.

5 Lessons Intermediate

Get a taste of real Japanese conversation with these short animations.

5 Lessons Intermediate

2

Extensive Reading in Japanese for Beginners — Classic

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

3 Lessons Beginner

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

3 Lessons Beginner

1

Extensive Reading in Japanese — Classic

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

An Integrated Guide, Unit 1-1: Self-Introduction

14 Lessons • 3 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

JLPT N5 Practice Pathway

Use this pathway to practice for the N5 JLPT Test.

1 Lesson • 11 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Use this pathway to practice for the N5 JLPT Test.

1 Lesson • 11 Assignments Absolute Beginner

2

JLPT N4 Practice Pathway

Use this pathway to practice for the N4 JLPT Test.

1 Lesson • 11 Assignments Beginner

Use this pathway to practice for the N4 JLPT Test.

1 Lesson • 11 Assignments Beginner

3

JLPT N3 Practice Pathway

Use this pathway to practice for the N3 JLPT Test.

1 Lesson • 8 Assignments Intermediate

Use this pathway to practice for the N3 JLPT Test.

1 Lesson • 8 Assignments Intermediate

1

Introduction to Business Culture

Want to learn about Japanese business culture and language related to the business world? Then this is the introductory course for you! You’ll learn about the culture in English, and you’ll even learn key vocabulary along the way.

13 Lessons • 3 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Want to learn about Japanese business culture and language related to the business world? Then this is the introductory course for you! You’ll learn about the culture in English, and you’ll even learn key vocabulary along the way.

13 Lessons • 3 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

JLPT N5 Kanji Practice

Use this pathway to practice N5 JLPT kanji.

1 Lesson • 17 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Use this pathway to practice N5 JLPT kanji.

1 Lesson • 17 Assignments Absolute Beginner

2

JLPT N4 Kanji Practice

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT kanji.

1 Lesson • 58 Assignments Beginner

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT kanji.

1 Lesson • 58 Assignments Beginner

1

JLPT N5 Grammar Practice

Use this pathway to practice N5 JLPT grammar.

1 Lesson • 14 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Use this pathway to practice N5 JLPT grammar.

1 Lesson • 14 Assignments Absolute Beginner

2

JLPT N4 Grammar Practice

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT grammar.

1 Lesson • 41 Assignments Beginner

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT grammar.

1 Lesson • 41 Assignments Beginner

2

Ultimate Japanese Particle Guide

You will master the most common beginner-level particles to perfect your Japanese.

12 Lessons Beginner

You will master the most common beginner-level particles to perfect your Japanese.

12 Lessons Beginner

3

Extensive Reading in Japanese for Intermediate Learners

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

25 Lessons Intermediate

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

25 Lessons Intermediate

5

Extensive Reading in Japanese for Advanced Learners

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

1 Lesson Advanced

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

1 Lesson Advanced

1

Extensive Reading in Japanese for Absolute Beginners

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

35 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

35 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Extensive Reading in Japanese for Beginners

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

29 Lessons Beginner

Break into reading Japanese with these fun miniature books.

29 Lessons Beginner

1

Gengo Japanese: How to Master Conversational Japanese

These 42-lessons will teach you basic Japanese grammar, expressions, and vocabulary.

42 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

These 42-lessons will teach you basic Japanese grammar, expressions, and vocabulary.

42 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

2

Gengo Japanese Unit 1 -- Supplementary Pathway

This is a supplementary pathway that is designed to be studied in conjunction with the Gengo Japanese Unit 1 pathway.

4 Lessons Beginner

This is a supplementary pathway that is designed to be studied in conjunction with the Gengo Japanese Unit 1 pathway.

4 Lessons Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 1

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 1

3 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 1

3 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 2

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 2

5 Lessons • 9 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 2

5 Lessons • 9 Assignments Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 3

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 3

3 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 3

3 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 5

Suggested Learning path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 5

5 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 5

5 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 6

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 6

2 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 6

2 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 7

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 7

3 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 7

3 Lessons • 5 Assignments Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 8

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 8

5 Lessons • 9 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 8

5 Lessons • 9 Assignments Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 9

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 9

5 Lessons • 9 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 9

5 Lessons • 9 Assignments Beginner

2

Japanese Grammar Made Easy

We'll give you the key to mastering beginner-level rules.

2 Lessons Beginner

We'll give you the key to mastering beginner-level rules.

2 Lessons Beginner

3

Learn Japanese with Songs

Learn Japanese through fun and catchy songs.

6 Lessons Intermediate

Learn Japanese through fun and catchy songs.

6 Lessons Intermediate

1

Reading & Writing Kana - Hiragana Unit 1

Lessons and assignments for the first half of the Hiragana chart.

5 Lessons • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Lessons and assignments for the first half of the Hiragana chart.

5 Lessons • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Reading & Writing Kana - Hiragana Unit 2

Lessons and assignments for the second half of the Hiragana chart.

5 Lessons • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Lessons and assignments for the second half of the Hiragana chart.

5 Lessons • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Reading & Writing Kana - Katakana Unit 1

Lessons and assignments for the first half of the Katakana chart.

5 Lessons • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Lessons and assignments for the first half of the Katakana chart.

5 Lessons • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Reading & Writing Kana - Katakana Unit 2

Lessons and assigments for the second half of the Katakana chart.

5 Lessons • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Lessons and assigments for the second half of the Katakana chart.

5 Lessons • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Can Talk About Your Family

In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.

10 Lessons • 4 Assignments Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.

10 Lessons • 4 Assignments Absolute Beginner

2

Gengo Unit 1 — Week 4

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 4

4 Lessons • 3 Assignments Beginner

Suggested Learning Path for Gengo Unit 1 — Week 4

4 Lessons • 3 Assignments Beginner

1

Visual Vocab Quiz: Learn with Picture

This pathway will test your vocabulary knowledge.

25 Lessons • 5 Assignments Absolute Beginner

This pathway will test your vocabulary knowledge.

25 Lessons • 5 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Visual Vocab Quiz: Core 300 Word List

1 Lesson • 3 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Can Ask About Well-being

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

1

Can Use Daily Greetings

In this pathway, you will learn how to use greetings and leavetaking expressions appropriate to different times of the day.

10 Lessons • 4 Assignments Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to use greetings and leavetaking expressions appropriate to different times of the day.

10 Lessons • 4 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Can Use Essential Social Expressions

In this pathway, you will learn how to use essential social expressions.

5 Lessons • 4 Assignments Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to use essential social expressions.

5 Lessons • 4 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Can Talk About Weather

In this pathway, you will learn how to use weather expressions appropriate to conversation and show agreement to an opinion about the weather.

10 Lessons • 7 Assignments Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to use weather expressions appropriate to conversation and show agreement to an opinion about the weather.

10 Lessons • 7 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Can Ask For Clarification

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask for clarification.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask for clarification.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

Monthly Review Video

Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.

36 Lessons Bonus

Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.

36 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Courses

Fun & Easy Japanese

Bonus Japanesepod101 video lessons!

6 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Japanesepod101 video lessons!

6 Lessons Bonus

3

Must-Know Japanese Slang Words & Phrases

25 Lessons Intermediate

Bonus Courses

Learning Strategies

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons Bonus

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons Bonus

1

Learn JLPT N5 Kanji

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N5 Kanji Review series.

20 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N5 Kanji Review series.

20 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Learn JLPT N4 Kanji

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N4 Kanji Review series.

24 Lessons Beginner

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N4 Kanji Review series.

24 Lessons Beginner

3

Learn JLPT N3 Kanji

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N3 Kanji Review series.

24 Lessons Intermediate

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N3 Kanji Review series.

24 Lessons Intermediate

4

Learn JLPT N2 Kanji

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N2 Kanji Review series.

24 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N2 Kanji Review series.

24 Lessons Upper Intermediate

5

Learn JLPT N1 Kanji

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N1 Kanji Review series.

20 Lessons Advanced

Learn Kanji, their on- and kun-readings, plus common words using the characters with this JLPT N1 Kanji Review series.

20 Lessons Advanced

4

JLPT N2 Grammar Practice

Use this pathway to practice N2 JLPT grammar.

1 Lesson • 26 Assignments Upper Intermediate

Use this pathway to practice N2 JLPT grammar.

1 Lesson • 26 Assignments Upper Intermediate

2

JLPT N4 Vocabulary Practice 1

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT vocabulary.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Beginner

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT vocabulary.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Beginner

2

JLPT N4 Vocabulary Practice 2

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT vocabulary.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Beginner

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT vocabulary.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Beginner

2

JLPT N4 Vocabulary Practice 3

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT vocabulary.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Beginner

Use this pathway to practice N4 JLPT vocabulary.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Beginner

1

Learn Hiragana with Worksheets

Want to master Hiragana? With pathway, you can learn, practice, and review Hiragana for total mastery. You get the lessons that teach you to write. Review quizzes that test your Hiragana. And worksheets so you can practice your writing.

30 Lessons • 30 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Want to master Hiragana? With pathway, you can learn, practice, and review Hiragana for total mastery. You get the lessons that teach you to write. Review quizzes that test your Hiragana. And worksheets so you can practice your writing.

30 Lessons • 30 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Speaking Perfect Japanese at a Restaurant

Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious Japanese food.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Obliterate the language barrier between you and delicious Japanese food.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

2

Getting to Intermediate with Video

Level up your Japanese with this visual path. Learn culture, kanji, counters and much more.

111 Lessons Beginner

Level up your Japanese with this visual path. Learn culture, kanji, counters and much more.

111 Lessons Beginner

2

Japanese Teachers Answer Your Questions

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

13 Lessons Beginner

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

13 Lessons Beginner

4

JLPT N2 Practice Pathway

Use this pathway to practice for the N2 JLPT Test.

1 Lesson • 19 Assignments Upper Intermediate

Use this pathway to practice for the N2 JLPT Test.

1 Lesson • 19 Assignments Upper Intermediate

1

Learn Katakana with Worksheets

Want to master Katakana? With pathway, you can learn, practice, and review Katakana for total mastery. You get the lessons that teach you to write. Review quizzes that test your Katakana. And worksheets so you can practice your writing.

27 Lessons • 30 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Want to master Katakana? With pathway, you can learn, practice, and review Katakana for total mastery. You get the lessons that teach you to write. Review quizzes that test your Katakana. And worksheets so you can practice your writing.

27 Lessons • 30 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

JLPT N5 Vocabulary Practice 1

Use this pathway to practice N5 JLPT vocabulary.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Use this pathway to practice N5 JLPT vocabulary.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

JLPT N5 Vocabulary Practice 2

In this path, you can test your vocabulary skill for JLPT N5.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

In this path, you can test your vocabulary skill for JLPT N5.

1 Lesson • 10 Assignments Absolute Beginner

1

Prototype Audio Lessons for Absolute Beginners