The Most Fun & Effective Way to Learn Japanese at Home

New! 1-Hour Live Group Classes for Japanese Absolute Beginner, Beginner, & Intermediate Learners
Enroll Now! Classes start the week of January 22nd, 2024
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Introducing: Live Group Classes
Here’s your chance to learn Japanese with our weekly, 1-hour live group classes. This is a 10-week course via the Zoom App. You join 4 other students and learn from JapanesePod101’s own teachers with our structured course for the next 10 weeks. All from the comfort of your home.
Don’t miss out and join today.
Registration ends January 5th and classes will start on the week of January 22nd.
With Our Live Group Classes, You Get...
  • 10 Weekly 1-Hour Classes via the Zoom App (value $300)
  • 6 Months of JapanesePod101 Premium PLUS Access (value $220)
  • Our “Can Do” Japanese Absolute Beginner Textbook (value $50)
  • Post Lesson Score Sheet After Each Class
  • Certificate on Course Completion
  • 24/7 VIP Customer Support
Get everything for one payment of $450 or 5 monthly payments of $90.
Join a Real Language Class & Start Speaking Japanese
Our Live Group Class is just like a real language class, minus the commuting, expensive tuition, and additional fees.
  • Comprehensive Lessons: You learn basic grammar, dialogues, vocabulary, and culture in every lesson.
  • Immersive, Interactive & Engaging: You get to practice speaking Japanese with the help of a native.
  • Structured Learning: Our teachers help you learn through practice in order to reinforce knowledge and improve recall.
  • Fun & Motivating: You get to learn with up to 4 other learners just like you, and make friends.
Plus, Since You’re Learning Online with JapanesePod101...
  • Learning is Convenient: You can learn on any device with Zoom access.
  • No Extra Purchases: We provide all the course materials (see more below).
  • 24/7 Support: You get reliable and timely assistance from our 24-hour Customer Support team.
How Will You Learn in the Next 10 Weeks?
Once you sign up and take an assessment test, we assign you to a class and send you an email with the time, date, and course materials to review.
  1. Initial Assessment Test: Upon signing up, you will need to take an assessment test to 1) help us determine your level and 2) place you into the right class.
  2. Before each class: You receive an email with materials for the upcoming class.
  3. You attend the class, learn directly from the teacher, and practice Japanese.
  4. After class: You receive a Post Lesson Score Sheet from your teacher with feedback on what to improve and how.
You Get Everything You Need to Learn Japanese... at Home.
You get the best of both worlds.
  1. A live group class where you learn with a teacher and can practice speaking Japanese. Where you can learn alongside other students, and have fun.
  2. Plus, you get our self-study learning program, so you can learn on your own time. With 6 months of Premium PLUS, you get full access: 3-15 minute long audio/video lessons, lesson notes, study tools, and access to an on-site teacher.
Who are Live Group Classes for?
JapanesePod101 Live Group Classes are perfect for you if:
  • You’re an Absolute Beginner, Beginner, or Intermediate Learner.
  • You can dedicate 1 hour a week to classes.
  • You prefer learning in a small group or class but cannot leave the house.
  • You want individualized attention to your overall Japanese learning progress.
  • You want to practice what you’ve learned and get instant feedback.
  • You want to start speaking Japanese – with a native speaker – from the first lesson.
  • You want to learn alongside and interact with learners just like you.
  • You want a structured course that takes you to the next level.
What are your curriculums?
Unsure of where to begin? Take a look at the various curriculums that our lessons follow below.
  1. Level 1: Absolute Beginner
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  2. Level 2: Beginner
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  3. Level 3: Intermediate
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  4. Level 1 Kanji: Absolute Beginner
    Download PDF
You will also be receiving an assessment test via email after purchasing your first credits. Once you complete the assessment test a member of our team can help you determine what level might be right for you.
Join our Upcoming Live Group Classes
We’re getting ready to launch more class sessions soon. If you’re interested, please join our waiting list by submitting your email via the form. We will notify you when more spots are available.
Join our waiting list
Frequently Asked Questions
  • What software and hardware do I need?
    You can learn on any smartphone, tablet, or computer with 1) a camera and 2) a microphone. You will also need to have the free Zoom App installed.
  • What will be the schedule of my online classes?
    You have 3 options to choose from in the sign up form. Our dedicated activation team will do their best to place you in a time slot that’s most convenient for you.
  • Can I switch to a class at a different time?
    Unfortunately, no. Once you decide on a day and time, this schedule is set for the 10-week duration. Your weekly classes will be on the same day and time every week.
  • What is the course methodology?
    Our Live Group Classes follow a communicative and task-based learning methodology. Each lesson is based around a specific task, whether introducing yourself, talking about where you’re from, or talking about the weather. Along the way, you will learn all the necessary words, grammar rules, and have plenty of opportunities to communicate in Japanese with your teacher.
  • Who will be teaching?
    You will be assigned a teacher from our highly trained team of native Japanese teachers.
  • What course materials will I get?
    You get a 6-month Premium PLUS subscription to JapanesePod101, our Absolute Beginner level PDF textbook and access to a special learning pathway. Everyone gets the Absolute Beginner textbook regardless of their level. You also get weekly audio lessons, assignments, and lesson notes covering the material taught in the classes.
  • Will I receive something to show learning progress?
    Students with a final grade of 60% or higher will receive a certificate of completion as proof of their Japanese skills. Your final grade will be based on 1) your class attendance, 2) pathway completion, and 3) grades of assessments inside the pathway.
  • What if I don’t like it?
    All JapanesePod101.com plans come with a Money Back Guarantee. If you’re not learning Japanese or simply don't have time, just email us any time before your third class for a full refund.
  • How does Daylight Savings affect my class schedule?
    Our classes will not observe any time changes. Please keep this in mind when selecting your class slots. If there is a time change scheduled to occur in your local area during the semester, your class will be offset by one hour in your local time.
  • Have more questions about our Live Group Classes?
    Please email us at live@japanesepod101.com