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Basic Japanese #17: How to Say the Months and Days

Learn how to say the months and days of the calendar

Basic Japanese #10: Numbers 11-19

Learn the Japanese numbers from eleven to nineteen

Basic Japanese #11: Numbers 20-100

Learn about the Japanese number system

Using the Auxiliary Verb "Can"

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "I can"

Talking About Age

Learn about talking about yourself

Where do you live? in Japanese

Learn the question "Where do you live?" in Japanese and how to answer it

A Long, Hot Japanese Summer

Learn how to describe what something is like

How to Talk About Basic Weather Conditions - Dialogue

Learn how to talk about basic weather conditions

How to Talk About Basic Weather Conditions - Lesson Focus

Learn the key pattern to talk about basic weather conditions

How to Talk About Basic Weather Conditions - Examples and Variations

Master how to talk about basic weather conditions with the key pattern

How to Talk About Basic Weather Conditions - Vocabulary and Review

Review the vocabulary that is useful when talking about basic weather conditions

How to Talk About Basic Weather Conditions - Practice

Practice talking about basic weather conditions

How to Talk About Your Parents and Siblings - Dialogue

Learn how to talk about your parents and siblings

How to Talk About Your Parents and Siblings - Lesson Focus

Learn the key pattern to talk about your parents and siblings

How to Talk About Your Parents and Siblings - Examples and Variation

Master how to talk about your parents and siblings with the key pattern

How to Talk About Your Parents and Siblings - Vocabulary and Review

Review the vocabulary that is useful when talking about your parents and siblings

How to Talk About Your Parents and Siblings - Practice

Practice talking about your parents and siblings

How to Talk About Your Spouse and Children - Dialogue

Learn how to talk about your spouse and children

How to Talk About Your Spouse and Children - Lesson Focus

Learn the key pattern to talk about your spouse and children

• 8 Minutes

How to Talk About Your Spouse and Children - Examples and Variation

Master how to talk about your spouse and children with the key pattern

How to Talk About Your Spouse and Children - Review

Review the vocabulary that is useful when talking about your spouse and children

How to Talk About Your Spouse and Children - Practice

Practice talking about your spouse and children

Saying You Like (or Don't Like) Something in Japanese

Learn how to say you like and don't like something in Japanese using the adjectives suki and kirai

What is This Delicious Japanese Dish?

Learn how to ask what something is

Can You Eat This Japanese Meatloaf?

Learn how to ask whether something or someone is okay

Nihongo Doujou - Are You in Control of Your Possessions in Japan?

Learn about how to say something is yours

Nihongo Doujou - Style versus Function in Japan: Whose Umbrella is THAT?!

Learn about asking about origin

• 16 Minutes

Where's the Party in Japan?

Learn how to ask where something is

Nihongo Doujou - It's All About Location, Location, Location in Japan!

Review about asking and giving direction

• 14 Minutes

Want to Shop for Birthday Presents in Japan?

Learn how to ask for something politely

• 12 Minutes

How to Ask the Price of Something - Dialogue

Learn how to ask the price of something

How to Ask the Price of Something - Lesson Focus

Learn the key pattern to ask the price of something

How to Ask the Price of Something - Examples and Variations

Master how to ask the price of something with the key pattern

How to Ask the Price of Something - Vocabulary and Review

Review the vocabulary that is useful when asking the price of something

How to Ask the Price of Something - Practice

Practice asking the price of something

Nihongo Doujou - Money Makes the World Go Round in Japan

Learn about numbers 100-1000 and asking for prices

• 21 Minutes

How to Order at a Restaurant - Dialogue

Learn how to order at a restaurant

How to Order at a Restaurant - Lesson Focus

Learn the key pattern to order at a restaurant

How to Order at a Restaurant - Examples and Variations

Master how to order at a restaurant with the key pattern

How to Order at a Restaurant - Vocabulary and Review

Review the vocabulary that is useful to order at a restaurant

How to Order at a Restaurant - Practice

Practice ordering at a restaurant

A Meal Your Way!

Learn about counting people

• 13 Minutes

How to Order Two or More of Something - Dialogue

Learn how to order two or more of something

How to Order Two or More of Something - Lesson Focus

Learn the key pattern to order two or more of something

How to Order Two or More of Something - Examples and Variations

Master how to order two or more of something with the key pattern

How to Order Two or More of Something - Vocabulary and Review

Review the vocabulary that is useful to order two or more of something

How to Order Two or More of Something - Practice

Practice ordering two or more of something

Nihongo Doujou - How Many People Are in Your Japanese Dinner Party?

Learn about ordering food at a restaurant

A Second Chance to Make A First Impression

Learn how to extend invitations and how not to answer them when speaking with a potential mother-in-law

• 15 Minutes

10 Japanese Foods

Learn 10 Japanese foods

Sport

Learn words and phrases related to sports

Music

Learn words and phrases related to music

Can Talk About Family — Vocabulary List (Level 1.2 C)

Master the vocabulary needed for this pathway with this list

Can Discuss Family Size — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

Review the PDF lesson notes for the upcoming class

Nin

Learn how to use the counter 人 (Nin)

Can Discuss Siblings — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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Talking About Your Family in Japanese

Learn how to talk about your family

• 13 Minutes

Can Introduce Family Members — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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Family Members

Learn what to call all the members of your family

Can Use Language of Giving and Receiving — Vocabulary List (Level 1.2 C)

Master the vocabulary needed for this pathway with this list

Can Offer and Accept Presents — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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This is a Japanese Gift For You

Learn how to identify things, give someone things, and say some polite Japanese phrases

• 8 Minutes

Can Make an Offer of Food and Drink — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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を (o): The Object-Marking Particle

Learn about the object-marking particle

か (ka): The Question-Marking Particle

Learn about the question-marking particle

Can Talk About Habits and Routines — Vocabulary List (Level 1.2 C)

Master the vocabulary needed for this pathway with this list

Can Discuss Eating Habits and Preferences — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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Can You Talk About Your Daily Routine in Japanese

Learn how to talk about your daily routine

• 13 Minutes

Can Talk About Habitual Activities — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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Common Actions

Learn words and phrases about common actions

Talking About Things You Do Often

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "I often do [something]"

Can Describe a Typical Daily Schedule — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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Telling Time - Lesson Focus

Learn how to tell time in Japanese

Telling Time - Practice

Practice telling time in Japanese

Can Talk About Their Weekly Routine and Habits — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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Appendix 4: Days of the Week

Learn how to read days of the week in Japanese

と (to): The Particle meaning "and" or "with"

Learn about the particle meaning "and" or "with"

で (de): The Location or Means-Marking Particle

Learn about the location or means-marking particle

Can Talk About Plans — Vocabulary List (Level 1.2 C)

Master the vocabulary needed for this pathway with this list

Can Make and Discuss Future Plans and Arrangements — Preparatory Notes [Exclusive to Premium Plus Subscribers]

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Talking About the Future

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "I will [do something]"

に (ni): The Location or Time-Marking Particle

Learn about the location or time-marking particle

Talking About Belongings

Learn how to use the sentence pattern "You have"