Free online courseJapanese for Beginners - Marugoto A1 Starter - Hiragana, Introductions and Food Basics

Course Description

Japanese for Beginners - Marugoto A1 Starter - Hiragana, Introductions and Food Basics is a free online Japanese course designed for absolute beginners who want a practical start in everyday communication. Build confidence with simple greetings and polite expressions you can use right away, while developing a foundation for understanding how Japanese is written and used in real situations.

Step by step, you will learn to recognize essential Japanese characters, including the basics of hiragana, katakana, and kanji, and practice writing your name. You will also work on clear, simple self-introductions and learn to identify key information on a Japanese business card, helping you feel more comfortable in basic social and classroom-style interactions.

The course also introduces common topics that come up early in conversation, such as talking briefly about your family and describing family members using a photo. As you progress, you will expand into food-focused language for daily life, including sharing food preferences, offering someone a drink, talking about breakfast, and saying what your favorite dish is. You will practice choosing where to go for lunch and improve your ability to read a menu, making it easier to navigate casual meals and friendly outings in Japanese.