Japanese for Kids Level 1

Japanese for Kids is an online video course designed for children aged 8 to 11 years old who are new to Japanese. Lessons are presented through short video lessons covering a wide variety of topics, such as family, food, daily activities, and numbers to tell time and to count different objects.

Lesson instruction is given in both English and Japanese. Romanized Japanese writing is included while students are still learning hiragana. The instructor will ask students questions during the video lesson to build their listening and speaking skills, while Japanese classroom instructions and other frequently used expressions are repeated throughout the course to aid learning retention.

The speed of the videos can be adjusted to suit student’s preference. The quality of the videos can also be adjusted to match student’s internet speed.

About the Instructor:
Yoshiko Bowyer (M.Ed) had been a school teacher in Japan for over twenty years. She teaches Japanese for kids’ classes at Asian Language School.

Who is this course for?

Children 8-11 years old who are completely new to Japanese.
Elementary school students who are interested in learning the Japanese language online.
Current students who have learned some Japanese and would like additional materials for practice.

What does this course include?

Over 50 engaging topics gradually introduced to beginner learners.
Printable study notes and hiragana writing worksheets.
Quizzes at the end of each topic to test students’ understanding.
Homework assigned throughout the course.
Bonus revision lessons to summarize materials covered.
Graded final exam.
Certificate of completion at the end of course.

What will students learn in this course?

Students will learn over 500 Japanese vocabularies, essential grammars, how to form sentences, and how to read and write the Japanese script hiragana. The instructor will also share interesting Japanese cultural tips throughout the course.

How to use this course?

Students should aim to study 2-3 topics each week and complete the course within half-a-year time.
Print the study notes before watching the video lesson and take your own notes while learning.
Complete the quiz and homework for each topic before moving on to the next topic.

Course access is for 365 days.

Hiragana Chart 1