Japanese Course: Beginners Level 1
Begin your journey into the dynamic world of Japanese language and culture with this beginner-friendly online course. Whether your interest comes from Japanese film, anime, food, travel, or simple curiosity, this course offers a clear and supportive introduction to Japanese for complete beginners.
You’ll start learning practical, everyday Japanese from the very first class, building confidence step by step. Spoken Japanese is often more approachable than people expect, with clear pronunciation and consistent sentence patterns. Alongside speaking and listening, you’ll be introduced to Hiragana, the foundational Japanese writing system, and begin recognising and pronouncing common characters.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to hold simple conversations, use everyday expressions, and demonstrate an introductory understanding of Japanese culture and customs.
Course Content
- Greetings, introductions, and everyday conversations
- Numbers, time, dates, and simple sentence structures
- Shopping, travel, directions, family, and daily routines
- Introduction to Hiragana reading and pronunciation
Schedule & Pricing
- Duration: 10 sessions
- Time: 6:00pm–8:00pm
- Delivery: Live online via Zoom
- Course fee: $390
Textbook
- Japanese for Busy People 1 (4th Edition, Romanized Version)
- ISBN: 9781568366197
- Please purchase after course confirmation; not included in fee
Certificate
Students who complete the course with at least 80% attendance will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Details
You will learn
- Greet people and introduce yourself in Japanese
- Use numbers for time, dates, money, and age
- Read and pronounce basic Hiragana characters
You will get
- Live interactive online classes via Zoom
- Structured beginner-friendly course materials
- Certificate of Attendance with 80% completion
Appropriate for
Complete beginners with no prior Japanese experience and anyone interested in Japanese language, culture, or travel.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Japanese for Busy People 1 textbook
- Computer with stable internet connection
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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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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