{"id":27064,"date":"2021-07-12T15:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/?p=27064"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T02:00:52","slug":"online-beginner-japanese-crash-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/online-beginner-japanese-crash-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Go! Go! Nihon\u2019s online beginner Japanese crash course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Since 2020, Go! Go! Nihon has been working with Japanese language schools to create online language courses. We\u2019ve got a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/japaneseonline.gogonihon.com\/courses\/akamonkai-japanese-12-week-beginner-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">12-week beginner online Japanese course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/japaneseonline.gogonihon.com\/bundles\/business-course-bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">business Japanese<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> courses, and even a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/japaneseonline.gogonihon.com\/courses\/learn-kansaiben-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kansei dialect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> course.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And now, we\u2019re excited to announce that we have released our very own <a href=\"https:\/\/japaneseonline.gogonihon.com\/courses\/online-japanese-crash-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">beginner Japanese crash course<\/a>. This is designed for those of you who have zero knowledge of Japanese<\/span> but would like to start learning. It\u2019s particularly useful for those who are looking to visit Japan in the future and would like to come armed with useful words, phrases,<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and cultural know-how.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Read on to learn more about our online beginner Japanese crash course!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Reading-menu.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75300\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What do I learn in this course?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In just two weeks, you will learn the fundamentals of the Japanese language. This includes learning <\/span><b>more than 200 Japanese words<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and how to read and write <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/japanese-characters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hiragana and katakana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which are two of the main writing systems.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will learn essential phrases for navigating life in Japan, including:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/japanese-self-introduction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to introduce yourself<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What to say at shops<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/eating-out-and-how-to-get-by-japanese-phrases-used-in-a-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to order at restaurants<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to ask for directions<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Useful phrases and expressions for the weather, food, tourist locations, dates, and numbers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This course is less about technical language learning and more about teaching you easy, practical Japanese that you can use on your next trip here. By learning basic set phrases, you will find moving around Japan a little bit easier.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While we equip you with basic Japanese, this course isn\u2019t just about the language. So much of Japanese is inextricably tied with the culture, so we also teach you about <\/span><b>etiquette<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in various situations, such as gifting, when you\u2019re on the train and at a restaurant.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will learn more about traditional arts and practices, modern culture, and entertainment. A unique part of this course is that we will take you on virtual tours, where you can experience activities like a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/japanese-sake-a-hidden-world-of-flavors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sake brewery tour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a tea ceremony, and a calligraphy class.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">By the end of it, you will have a basic understanding of the Japanese language, culture, and etiquette. This is enough to get you around Japan on your next trip!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/sightseeing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75310\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Benefits of this online beginner Japanese course<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With our beginner Japanese crash course being entirely online, you can <\/span><b>complete the course in your own time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. All the materials have been supplied, so all you need is an internet connection and something to access your lessons with.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll learn through a combination of pre-recorded videos, worksheets, audio recordings, role-plays, infographics, and more. We have made it as interesting and practical as we can! Once you sign up, you will also get access to an online student community, where you can ask questions and interact with other students.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Go! Go! Nihon has been working with Japanese language schools in Japan for the past decade and we\u2019ve been helping schools to create online courses since 2020. Regardless of whether you are in Japan for the long-term or just for a holiday, we know exactly what would be most useful to those who have newly arrived in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, our staff who have put this course together are <\/span><b>native or near-native Japanese speakers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, so they definitely know what they\u2019re talking about when it comes to any aspect of the language and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The price is just <\/span><b>17,870 yen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for 10 days of lessons. Those who take this course will also get <\/span><b>discounts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on our other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/japaneseonline.gogonihon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">online courses<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/study-trips-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Study Trip programs<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note: this course is currently taught in English only.&nbsp;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Where do I sign up?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simply head along to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/japaneseonline.gogonihon.com\/courses\/online-japanese-crash-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">course website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and register there. You will also find more information about the course curriculum and some FAQs on the website as well. In case you have any further unanswered questions, you can reach out to our team via our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/#apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">contact form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We hope you will join us on your Japanese learning journey!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 2020, Go! Go! Nihon has been working with Japanese language schools to create online language courses. We\u2019ve got a 12-week beginner online Japanese course, business Japanese courses, and even a Kansei dialect course. And now, we\u2019re excited to announce that we have released our very own beginner Japanese crash course. 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