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Master Japanese from A1 to C2 with personalised AI conversations. Our tutors adapt to your native language for optimised learning.

L1 to L2 Optimisation

LearnLingo.ai provides personalised learning paths optimised for your native language, addressing specific challenges and leveraging linguistic similarities.

Writing system approach based on your L1 script
Particle usage explained through L1 grammar
Pitch accent training for your language background
Kanji learning strategies adapted to your experience
Politeness levels mapped to your cultural context

CEFR-Aligned Learning Path

A1

Beginner - Hiragana, katakana, and survival phrases

150-200 hours of study

You will be able to:

  • Read and write hiragana and katakana
  • Use basic greetings and self-introduction
  • Order food and ask simple questions

A2

Elementary - Basic kanji and daily conversations

300-400 hours of study

You will be able to:

  • Recognise 200-300 basic kanji
  • Describe daily activities and experiences
  • Handle shopping and travel situations

B1

Intermediate - Comfortable in everyday situations

600-800 hours of study

You will be able to:

  • Read and write 500-600 kanji
  • Express opinions and give reasons
  • Understand everyday conversations at natural speed

B2

Upper Intermediate - Complex topics and formal language

1000-1200 hours of study

You will be able to:

  • Master 1000-1200 kanji
  • Use keigo (honorific language) appropriately
  • Read newspapers and contemporary fiction

C1

Advanced - Professional and academic Japanese

1500-2000 hours of study

You will be able to:

  • Command 2000+ kanji
  • Navigate complex social hierarchies linguistically
  • Understand cultural subtext and implications

C2

Proficiency - Near-native abilities

2500+ hours of study

You will be able to:

  • Master 3000+ kanji including variants
  • Understand historical and literary texts
  • Express subtle nuances across all registers

Real-World Practice Scenarios

A1-A2

Visiting a Japanese onsen (hot spring)

Tasks you'll practice:

  • • Read basic signs and rules
  • • Ask about facilities and etiquette
  • • Purchase entry tickets and rent towels
  • • Navigate gender-specific areas

Language focus:

Onsen-specific vocabularyProhibition expressions with ないでくださいAsking permission with もいいですかReading essential kanji for facilities
B1-B2

Job hunting in Japan (就活)

Tasks you'll practice:

  • • Write a Japanese resume (履歴書)
  • • Conduct formal interview in keigo
  • • Follow up appropriately after interview
  • • Understand employment contracts

Language focus:

Business keigo and humble formsSelf-introduction for interviewsWritten vs spoken formal JapaneseIndustry-specific terminology

Cultural Context & Etiquette

Greetings

  • • Bow instead of shaking hands
  • • Depth of bow indicates formality level
  • • Say "ojamashimasu" when entering homes

Etiquette

  • • Never stick chopsticks upright in rice
  • • Remove shoes at entrance (genkan)
  • • Avoid eating while walking

Business Culture

  • • Exchange business cards with both hands
  • • Consensus-building (nemawashi) is crucial
  • • Punctuality means arriving 5-10 minutes early

Exam Preparation

Available Exams

  • • JLPT N5-N1 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
  • • EJU (Examination for Japanese University)
  • • BJT (Business Japanese Proficiency Test)
  • • J-CAT (Japanese Computerized Adaptive Test)

Preparation Tips

  • • JLPT has no speaking component
  • • Focus on grammar patterns for each level
  • • Kanji readings can be irregular - memorise exceptions

Your Learning Toolkit

Master kana first, introduce kanji gradually, focus on practical usage

Daily Practice

  • Write 5 new kanji with proper stroke order
  • Shadow anime/drama dialogue
  • Use Anki for spaced repetition
  • Read NHK Easy News daily

Immersion Tips

  • Watch anime with Japanese subtitles
  • Play Japanese video games
  • Join HelloTalk for native exchanges
  • Listen to Japanese podcasts by level

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