Beginner Japanese JLPT N5 Course
Build a strong foundation in Japanese conversation, reading, writing, and listening through structured lessons taught by experienced trainers.
100+ Hours
Comprehensive Training
2.5 Hours
Per Session
2 Sessions
Per Week
New Batches
Starting Almost Every Month
Our JLPT N5 course is where real Japanese begins. N5 is the first level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). By the end of it, you’ll read Hiragana and Katakana confidently, know about 130 basic Kanji, and follow simple everyday conversations spoken slowly.
Your First Step Towards Japanese Fluency
Hiragana , Katakana and Kanji
- Learn to read and write Japanese scripts. Learn the Japanese sounds and pronunciation.
- Learn around 130 Kanji — Japan's ancient writing system
Assessments & JLPT Preparation
- Written and conversation tests after every 5 lessons.
- Step by step preparation for JLPT exam with revision classes and mock tests.
Native Speaker Sessions
- Interact with native Japanese speakers to improve speaking skills and confidence.
- Practice simple conversations and learn to communicate in everyday situations.
Learn Grammar from Basics
- Build a strong foundation in Japanese grammar based on textbook lessons.
- Start from simple sentences to real-life conversations.
Practical Communication and Audio sessions
- Conversation practice with your teacher and classmates
- Role-play activities and audio-visual learning. Extensive listening practice through regular audio sessions
Cultural Knowledge
Social and business etiquette
Student Presentations
Presentation by students at end of course
Reviews & Testing
Revision sessions and mock tests for JLPT
Native Speaker Sessions
Live conversation practice with native Japanese speakers
What You’ll Be Able to Do After JLPT N5
JLPT N5 is the first of the five JLPT levels. It tests basic Japanese: the words, grammar and kanji you need for simple everyday situations. If you’re wondering where to start learning Japanese, this is the place.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Read and write Hiragana and Katakana, both of Japanese’s phonetic scripts, in full
- Recognise about 130 basic Kanji for numbers, days, time, family and common actions
- Use around 800 Japanese words for greetings, shopping, food, directions and talking about yourself
- Build simple sentences in present and past tense, using polite です・ます forms, and ask and answer questions
- Follow slow, simple conversations on familiar topics like daily routine, family and weekend plans
- Understand everyday Japanese culture, from greetings and bowing to table manners and business-card etiquette
Who is it for? Complete beginners. You don’t need any prior Japanese. Our N5 students include college students, working professionals, and people planning to study or travel in Japan.
What comes next? Once you’ve passed the JLPT N5 level, the natural next step is our JLPT N4 course, which builds on the same grammar and adds about 200 more kanji. The JLPT exam is held twice a year in India, in July and December.
JLPT N5 Course: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a complete beginner join the JLPT N5 course?
Yes. N5 is designed for complete beginners, and you don’t need any prior Japanese. The course starts with Hiragana and Katakana and builds up step by step to basic grammar, about 130 Kanji and simple conversation.
How long does the JLPT N5 course take?
The course is 100+ hours of live training, with two sessions a week. Most students complete it in about five months.
Are the classes online or in person?
Classes for individual learners are live online, so you can join from anywhere in India. They aren’t pre-recorded videos. You learn with a trainer and classmates in real time. In-person training is available for universities and companies.
When is the JLPT N5 exam held in India?
The JLPT is held twice a year, in July and December, on the first Sunday of the month. Registration opens a few months before each exam. See our JLPT levels guide for the current dates.
Is JLPT N5 enough to work or study in Japan?
On its own, usually not. N5 shows you have a solid foundation, but most Japanese employers and universities look for N3 or N2. Think of N5 as the first step. Most students continue to our JLPT N4 course next.
When does the next N5 batch start?
New N5 batches start almost every month, with weekday and weekend timings. Enquire now to get the next start date and timings.