
Japanese conversation for English speakers Full set version
Learn Japanese Conversation on Web
This course is aimed at English speakers who would like to learn basic Japanese Conversation.
This course is the set course of two separate courses and this full set version does not require any prior knowledge of Japanese.
I begin by teaching basic grammar so that students can quickly begin to construct their own sentences.
Then I teach practical themes like greetings, counting, days of the week, colours, shapes, shopping, ordering and so on, and grammar: pronouns, particles such as 'wa' 'ga' 'no' 'de' and 'ni' , interrogative pronouns, adjectives, verbs, conjugated forms and so on.
You will be able to learn 4 basic forms of verbs (Dictionary-form / Masu-form / Te-form / Nai-form ) and how to make each of them. Then, you can learn a variety of expressions with various verbs and adverbs.
Each lesson is related to the former lesson, which enables learners to review and learn more. I frequently compare Japanese grammar to English grammar to avoid confusion. At the end of the course, you will be able to hold basic - intermediate level conversations in Japanese.
What am I going to get from this course?
- Understand the basic differences between English and Japanese
- Engage in simple Japanese conversations
- Understand basic Japanese nouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs and grammar
- Understand days of the week, numbers and time expressions
Who should take this course?
- Beginners wanting to focus on Japanese conversation should take this course
- Intermediate-level or Advanced Learners can take this course for their review
- Advanced Japanese Learners should NOT take this course
What are the requirements?
The only thing needed is your enthusiasm !
About the Instructor

Over the years I have created and refined a Japanese learning programme for English speakers which includes my own custom illustrations. Through teaching this material for several years, it has been refined to what it is today - a fun, clear and practical way for English speakers to master Japanese conversation.
I currently teach private students in the United Kingdom. I have previously worked as a Japanese teacher assistant in Sand Lake Elementary School in Alaska, USA. I successfully completed the CELTA course and have earned several teaching certificates.
I am committed to providing professional but fun Japanese language lessons for English speakers.
EDUCATION:
• Ochanomizu University, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (Liberal Arts and Humanities, Philosophy, Ethics, and Art History Course Bachelor’s degree, 03/2006)
CERTIFICATIONS:
• National Teaching Certifications: Social Study at Junior High School / High School, 03/2006
• National Teaching Certifications: English at Junior High School, 02/2012
• MOS Excel 2010 Expert Certification 12/2011
• MOS PowerPoint 2010 Certification 01/2012
• Cambridge University CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults), 15/11/2014
• The 420 hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course, 12/07/2015
Course content
Section 1:Japanese conversation - Entry Level | ||||
1 | Introduction | Preview | 3分29秒 | |
2 | Simple Sentences | Preview | 8分55秒 | |
3 | Introduce Yourself | 7分52秒 | ||
4 | Demonstrative Pronouns | 4分48秒 | ||
5 | Interrogative Pronoun: What | 4分24秒 | ||
6 | Days of the Week | 4分55秒 | ||
7 | Particle 'no' | 5分12秒 | ||
8 | Possession 'no' | 4分49秒 | ||
9 | Particle 'to' and 'mo' | 6分39秒 | ||
10 | Family Members | 5分41秒 | ||
11 | Interrogative pronoun: Who | 5分13秒 | ||
12 | Vocabulary and Particle 'ne' and 'yo' | 4分44秒 | ||
13 | Numbers and Time Expressions | 6分55秒 | ||
14 | Vocabulary and Shopping | 5分45秒 | ||
15 | Adjectives | 12分08秒 | ||
16 | Adjectives in Sentences | 6分39秒 | ||
17 | Adjectives in Sentences (2) | 5分52秒 | ||
18 | Particle 'o' and Verbs: present / future tense | 8分48秒 | ||
19 | Interrogative pronoun: What (2) | 5分00秒 | ||
20 | A Substitue of the Verb | 6分41秒 | ||
21 | Conjunction 'soshite' and Particle 'mo' | 5分07秒 | ||
22 | Interrogative pronoun: Where | 4分19秒 | ||
23 | Expressions of Positional Relationships | 7分04秒 | ||
24 | Particle 'ni' (1) | 4分08秒 | ||
25 | Particle 'ni' (2) | 6分50秒 | ||
26 | Verbs: past tense | 6分07秒 | ||
27 | Adverb (1) | 5分36秒 | ||
28 | Particle 'de' (1) | 6分25秒 | ||
29 | Interrogative pronoun: When | 4分43秒 | ||
30 | Suggestions | 4分13秒 | ||
31 | Present Perfect | 6分02秒 | ||
32 | Clock Time | 5分24秒 | ||
33 | Particle 'ni' (3) | 9分45秒 | ||
34 | Particle 'de' (2) | 6分05秒 | ||
35 | Adverbs (2) | 4分51秒 | ||
36 | Desire Form | 6分59秒 | ||
37 | Particle 'ni' (4) | 3分36秒 | ||
38 | Adjectives: past tense | 7分56秒 | ||
39 | Conjunctions | 5分54秒 | ||
40 | Adverbs (3) | 5分01秒 | ||
41 | Review | 19分23秒 | ||
Section 2:Japanese conversation - Entry Level to Intermediate Level | ||||
42 | 4 Basic Forms of Verbs | Preview | 6分24秒 | |
43 | Dictionary-form to Masu-form | Preview | 5分12秒 | |
44 | Dictionary-form (1) Expressions for Ability | 6分30秒 | ||
45 | Dictionary-form to Te-form | 5分02秒 | ||
46 | Te-from (1) Expressions for Positive Requests | 5分09秒 | ||
47 | Adverb "Zehi" | 5分51秒 | ||
48 | Te-form (2) for Progressive form | 5分50秒 | ||
49 | Te-form (2) for Progressive form (2) | 8分15秒 | ||
50 | "Hai" and "Ee" | 5分26秒 | ||
51 | Te-form (3) / (4) Expressions for Permission / Prohibition | 5分20秒 | ||
52 | Te-form (5) as a Conjunction | 4分07秒 | ||
53 | Dictionary-form to Nai-form | 5分17秒 | ||
54 | Nai-form (1) Expressions for Negative Requests | 3分35秒 | ||
55 | Conjunction "Kara" to make causal clause | 4分45秒 | ||
56 | Particle "E" with moving verbs | 4分59秒 | ||
57 | Interrogative Pronoun "Donna" | 3分37秒 | ||
58 | Other Verbs in Group 1 | 4分47秒 | ||
59 | Other Verbs in Group 2 and Irregular verbs | 4分13秒 | ||
60 | Dictionary-form (2) Expressions for Possibility | 4分50秒 | ||
61 | Pre Masu-form (1) Expressions for "too much" | 4分41秒 | ||
62 | Pre Nai-form (1) Expressions for Obligation | 6分56秒 | ||
63 | Te-form (6) Expressions for "try | 4分03秒 | ||
64 | Suggestion Form (2) / (3) | 5分07秒 | ||
65 | Desire Form (2) | 5分45秒 | ||
66 | Particle "Kara" and "Made" | 4分46秒 | ||
67 | Interrogative Pronoun "Dono Kurai" | 8分47秒 | ||
68 | Vocabulary - Places | 3分10秒 | ||
69 | Basic Directions and Particle "O" (2) | 6分03秒 | ||
70 | Expressions for "the first time" | 6分15秒 | ||
71 | Review of This Course | 15分04秒 |