Overview
Foundations of Japanese: Pronunciation, writing system basics, and greetings, Everyday Conversations: Self-introductions, common phrases, and simple dialogues, Practical Japanese: Numbers, dates, telling time, and asking prices, Getting Around & Dining Out: Public transport, ordering food, and shopping
Learners looking for a beginner-friendly course that builds foundational Japanese skills in a supportive, interactive way, Anyone eager to start learning Japanese for travel, business, studies, or personal interest, Those who enjoy learning through fun, visually engaging lessons
No prior knowledge of Japanese is required, Suitable for kids, teens, and adults who can understand and read English descriptions
Are you looking for a beginner’s Japanese course that’s effective, engaging, and fun? Join Noriko, creator of the popular YouTube channel Bocchi & Pocchi: Japanese Learning Adventures, as she guides you step-by-step through essential Japanese vocabulary, phrases, and cultural insights.
This course is perfect for anyone who is planning a trip to Japan, passionate about its culture, or starting your language journey. Whether you're already a fan of Bocchi & Pocchi or just discovering them, this course is designed to meet your needs. It builds on themes introduced in Noriko’s YouTube videos and offers interactive, visually engaging lessons that are ideal for children, teens, and adults.
The course covers a range of topics, including:
Japanese Writing System and Pronunciation
Greetings, Nationalities, and Occupations
Numbers, Time, and Dates
Colors, Everyday Objects, and Adjectives
Japanese Food Culture and Ordering at Restaurants and Cafés
Transportation and Train Station Communication
Yatai Dining and Cultural Etiquette
By completing this course, you will:
Understand the Japanese writing system and master basic pronunciation
Confidently introduce yourself, greet others, and use essential classroom expressions
Understand numbers, tell the time, and discuss dates, seasons, and days of the week
Describe everyday objects using colours and adjectives
Explore Japanese food culture, identify foods and drinks, and order confidently in restaurants and cafés
Use demonstratives like “this” and “that” to ask and answer questions
Navigate Japanese transportation and communicate effectively at train stations
Experience cultural aspects like yatai dining, and ordering food, and using counting systems correctly
This course equips you with practical language skills and cultural knowledge to navigate Japan confidently and make the most of your experience. Enrol today to begin your Japanese learning adventure!
Noriko Matsubara
Noriko is a Japanese teacher and children's book author and illustrator from Japan. She created the popular YouTube channel Bocchi & Pocchi - Japanese Learning Adventures, where she offers fun and engaging Japanese lessons featuring her children's book characters, Bocchi and Pocchi, a friendly pair of socks.
Noriko's children's book series 'Bocchi and Pocchi' has been published in the UK (original English version) and translated into six languages including Spanish, Catalan, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese!