Structured learning phases designed to build solid vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, and speaking skills.
Phase 1
Phase 1: Orientation session explains the full 3‑month JLPT N5 program structure, exam format (Language Knowledge, Reading, Listening), scoring distribution, study tools, class schedule, and sets student goals for exam success or career pathways.
Phase 2
Phase 2: Weeks 1–2 focus on mastering Hiragana and Katakana (92 characters plus variations), with stroke order practice, daily writing drills, and recognition quizzes to build fast reading and writing ability.
Phase 3
Phase 3: Course map session outlines the six modules (Grammar, Vocabulary, Kanji, Reading, Listening, Kaiwa), weekly study flow, mock test schedule, and tools like spaced repetition to guide structured learning.
Phase 4
Phase 4: Introduction to Japanese sentence structure teaches Subject–Object–Verb order, particle usage basics, verb placement, and polite forms (です・ます) essential for formal communication.
Phase 5
Phase 5: Core particle training (は, が, を, に) develops understanding of topic, subject, object, direction, time, and context usage through sentence construction and meaning interpretation.
Phase 6
Phase 6: Verb conjugation module teaches Group 1, 2, and irregular verbs (する, くる) with polite forms (ます, ません, ました, ませんでした) applied in sentence building.
Phase 7
Phase 7: Adjective lessons cover い and な types, their conjugations, noun modification rules, and usage for describing people, places, and objects.
Phase 8
Phase 8: Question formation teaches use of か for yes/no questions and question words (何, どこ, いつ, だれ, etc.) while maintaining Japanese sentence structure.
Phase 9
Phase 9: Daily grammar patterns include ～たいです (desire), ～てください (requests), ～てもいいですか (permission), ～ている (ongoing action), and connectors like から and が.
Phase 10
Phase 10: Vocabulary introduction explains the 800-word N5 list, spaced repetition methods, contextual learning, and tracking progress with weekly reinforcement.
Phase 11
Phase 11: Greetings and self-introduction cover formal expressions, social phrases, introductions (name, nationality, job), gratitude, and apologies with cultural context.
Phase 12
Phase 12: Numbers, dates, and time training includes counting systems, reading dates, telling time, and using counters commonly tested in listening exams.
Phase 13
Phase 13: Family vocabulary teaches respectful vs humble forms for referring to relatives and correct usage in conversation and reading contexts.
Phase 14
Phase 14: Food and shopping vocabulary includes everyday items, ordering phrases, shop types, and role-play practice for real-life scenarios.
Phase 15
Phase 15: Daily activities module covers common verbs, time expressions, frequency words, and constructing daily routine sentences in speaking and writing.
Phase 16
Phase 16: Kanji introduction explains radicals, readings (on-yomi, kun-yomi), stroke order, and strategies to learn 100–120 N5 characters efficiently.
Phase 17
Phase 17: Kanji learning spans 4 weeks covering numbers, people, nature, and daily-use characters with meaning, reading, writing, and example usage.
Phase 18
Phase 18: Reading introduction teaches exam structure, skimming and scanning techniques, and question-first strategy for time management.
Phase 19
Phase 19: Sentence-level reading develops comprehension using grammar, particles, tense, and identifying errors in simple Japanese sentences.
Phase 20
Phase 20: Passage reading builds skills with short texts (50–120 characters), focusing on main ideas, details, inference, and guessing unknown words.
Phase 21
Phase 21: Real-world reading includes interpreting signs, menus, schedules, and notices for practical literacy and contextual understanding.
Phase 22
Phase 22: Listening introduction explains three JLPT task types and teaches pre-reading questions and focused listening strategies.
Phase 23
Phase 23: Slow conversation practice develops comprehension through graded audio, transcript review, and shadowing for pronunciation and rhythm.
Phase 24
Phase 24: Exam-focused listening trains students with timed tasks, error analysis, and strategies for numbers, negatives, and information changes.
Phase 25
Phase 25: Kaiwa introduction builds conversational mindset, cultural communication skills (あいづち), and focus on fluency over perfection.
Phase 26
Phase 26: Self-introduction speaking module trains students to confidently present personal details and answer follow-up questions naturally.
Phase 27
Phase 27: Role-play conversations cover real-life situations like restaurants, shopping, directions, and phone calls with increasing fluency.
Phase 28
Phase 28: Question-answer practice develops conversational flow through structured drills, pair discussions, and group interactions.
Phase 29
Phase 29: Mock exam phase includes full JLPT N5 test simulation and detailed performance analysis with personalized improvement plans.
Phase 30
Phase 30: Final outcome ensures students achieve N5 proficiency with skills in scripts, grammar, vocabulary, kanji, listening, and basic conversation, ready for certification and progression to N4.