Begin your journey into the fascinating world of Japanese language and culture with our comprehensive online course. Designed for absolute beginners, this course introduces you to the essentials of the Japanese language, including greetings, basic grammar, and common vocabulary. You'll explore Japanese culture, traditions, and customs while building the skills needed to communicate with confidence.
This interactive, fully online class offers a practical approach to learning Japanese by incorporating listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You'll also start learning the Hiragana alphabet and develop useful conversational skills for travel, work, or personal enrichment.
Course Outline
- Greetings, self-introduction, and simple dialogues
- Numbers, dates, time, and basic questions
- Shopping, travel, daily routines, and directions
- Japanese culture, customs, and Hiragana characters
Schedule & Pricing
- Course duration: 10 weeks, 2 hours per week
- Price: $390 (Online via Zoom)
- Upcoming start: 27 January 2026, Tue 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Certificate of Completion
- Awarded upon 80% attendance
- Demonstrates commitment and skill in beginner Japanese
Textbook Information
- Japanese for Busy People 1 (4th Edition, Romanized Version)
- ISBN: 9781568366197
- Recommended to purchase after course confirmation
You will learn
- Hold simple Japanese conversations with confidence
- Understand and use basic vocabulary and sentence structures
- Identify and pronounce Hiragana characters
You will get
- Certificate of Attendance upon 80% completion
- Essential Japanese language skills
- Enhanced understanding of Japanese culture
Appropriate for
This course is designed for beginners who have no prior knowledge of Japanese and are interested in learning the language and culture.
What to bring
- Japanese for Busy People 1 textbook (Romanized, 4th Ed)
- Notebook and pen
- Stable internet and computer access
What to wear
Sydney Community College
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We do this by:
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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Japanese Course: Beginners Level 1
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