Learn Japanese with AI-Powered Tutors🇯🇵
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.
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
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:
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:
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