Beginner Japanese - JLPT N5 Curriculum
Your Path to Beginner Japanese - JLPT N5
115 lessons across 13 arcs. Learn Japanese through music, one song at a time.
115
Lessons
777
Vocab Words
104
Grammar Points
Greetings & Basics
Greet people throughout the day, use polite set phrases, and identify things using demonstratives
People, Identity & First Verbs
Introduce yourself and family, talk about nationalities and jobs, and use basic verbs in polite form
Time, Numbers, School & First Descriptions
Tell time, count and use numbers, talk about school activities and weekly schedules
Places, Movement & Buildings
Describe where things are, navigate around town, and talk about travel and transportation
Food & Dining
Order food at a restaurant, describe tastes and preferences, and use tableware vocabulary
Descriptions & Adjectives
Describe people, places, and things using adjectives in all forms, and talk about weather and seasons
Shopping, Counting & Clothing
Shop for items, count objects with proper counters, and talk about clothing and colors
Actions & Home Life
Give and follow instructions using te-form, describe ongoing actions, and talk about household items and the body
Past, Experience & Plain Form
Talk about past events and experiences, express rules and obligations, and use plain form in conversation
Hobbies, Plans & Desires
Discuss hobbies and interests, make plans with others, and express wants and goals
Comparison & Opinion
Compare items and options, express preferences and rankings, and draw conclusions
Social Exchange & Giving/Receiving
Give and receive things appropriately, ask for and offer help using the giving/receiving verb system
Complex Sentences & Discourse
Connect ideas with advanced grammar, explain reasons, and describe sequences of events
JLPT N5 Ready
Complete all arcs to reach N5 proficiency
What's Next
After N5
JLPT N4 is in development. Korean and Spanish are coming soon.