Learn to Read and Write in Japanese - From Zero to Hero (Udemy.com)
Master Hiragana, Katakana, and Basic Kanji with Easy-to-Follow Lessons and Free Workbooks
Created by: Masha Ostroumova
Last updated May 2024
What you will learn
- Understand the structure and fundamentals of the Japanese writing system
- Master the Hiragana alphabet: learn how to read, write, and pronounce each character
- Gain proficiency in Katakana to read and write foreign words used in Japanese
- Learn some of the most essential Kanji characters used in everyday Japanese
- Discover mnemonic techniques for remembering complex Japanese characters easily
- Practice writing Japanese characters with free Hiragana and Katakana workbooks
- Engage with interactive exercises to reinforce learning and test your knowledge
How it compares
Against the other 535 rated Udemy courses in Language Learning on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 64% of them
- Reviews90#465 of 536 by number of reviews
- Length2.7 hoursshorter than 74% of them
- Last updatedMay 2024more recently than 50% of them
Course Description
Welcome to your first step into the captivating world of Japanese language and culture! Designed specifically for absolute beginners, this comprehensive course provides everything you need to start from scratch and progress confidently.
What You Will Get:
Free Workbooks: Jumpstart your learning with free digital copies of our Hiragana and Katakana Workbook and Kanji for N5 Workbook. These resources are crafted to reinforce each lesson and accelerate your mastery of the Japanese writing systems.
Beginner-Friendly Lessons: No prior experience with Japanese? No problem! Our lessons are tailored to help you start learning the language’s fundamentals in a clear and straightforward manner.
Practical Learning Approach: Engage in interactive lessons filled with useful tips and tricks designed to help you quickly grasp and remember reading and writing rules. Our strategies simplify the learning process, making it easier to retain what you've learned.
What You Will Learn:
Master Hiragana and Katakana: Understand and write the two essential Japanese alphabets through structured lessons and plenty of practice exercises.
Introduction to Kanji: Get to grips with the basics of Kanji characters, starting with the N5 level. Learn how to read and write commonly used Kanji in everyday contexts.
Memory Techniques: Discover innovative techniques to enhance your memory and make learning Japanese characters fast and fun.
This course is perfect for anyone looking to dive into learning Japanese while enjoying the process. With the right tools and guidance, you’re not just learning a language—you’re opening the door to a new world of cultural and linguistic experiences. Enroll now and start your journey to becoming proficient in Japanese!
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
90 Reviews
Masha Ostroumova
Having nearly 10 years of experience as Agile practitioner, Product Owner and Agile coach, I have worked with hundreds of teams to help them become more customer-centric, efficient and outcome-driven.
I used to work for NTT Communications, Rakuten, Indeed and most recently - for McKinsey & Company Japan, driving large scale Agile transformations across multiple industries and locations as an Enterprise Agile Coach. Now I have my own coaching and consulting business, Agile Apothecary (see "website")
I am passionate about teaching and coaching - nothing can be compared with the joy of helping someone to understand a new concept or to improve the way they are doing something.
I live and work in Tokyo, Japan and do a lot of snowboarding and scuba diving in my free time.
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Reviews
By Álvaro Gustavo Roca Barzola on 5/27/2026
It is good, but i would be better if the resources were links to practise vocabulary or something else. There should be some way to get links for practising grammar or having links to websites like hiragana, katakana and kanji where we can see how to draw all of them.
By Sujith KS on 4/20/2026
yes only kanji I need to learn I know kana
By Abel Velazquez on 3/27/2026
Me agrada el curso, fácil de entender y muy completo
By Ntando Thumbu on 6/19/2025
she is really good at explain
By RanjeetSingh Sahni on 5/12/2025
I've tried many courses before but could never remember a single character. This course, however, was absolutely amazing—clear, concise, and straight to the point. Thanks to it, I’ve now grasped both Hiragana and Katakana effortlessly. Truly above expectations!
By Jimena Montserrat Ortega Rubio on 6/16/2024
I speak Spanish, but even with basic knowledge of English it is very easy for me to understand the classes, I like the way they explain and I think it goes at a good pace.
By Leticia Vázquez Martín on 6/12/2024
todo está claro y la pronunciación es muy clara
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