Perfect for absolute beginners. Learn hiragana, katakana, basic grammar and essential vocabulary for daily conversations.
What is JLPT N5?
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N5 is the entry-level certification that demonstrates basic understanding of Japanese. It is recognized by educational institutions and employers worldwide as proof of foundational Japanese language ability.
At Nihongo Kaiwa School, our N5 course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of Japanese. Over 6 months, you'll progress from learning the writing systems to holding basic conversations and understanding simple texts.
Course curriculum
- Writing systems: Hiragana (46 characters) and Katakana (46 characters), with correct stroke order and pronunciation
- Kanji: about 100–120 essential kanji — numbers, days, time, directions, common objects and basic verbs
- Vocabulary: 800+ words for daily communication — greetings, family, food, shopping, time, weather and common activities
- Grammar: basic sentence structure, particles (は、が、を、に、で、へ、と、も、から、まで、の), verb forms (present, past, negative, te-form)
- Listening: slow, clear Japanese in everyday situations — introductions, shopping, directions and simple conversations
- Reading: short passages, signs, notices, emails and simple stories
- Speaking: self-introductions, simple questions and answers, ordering food, making requests
- Writing: simple sentences, forms, short emails and messages
- Culture: Japanese etiquette, customs, greetings and basic social norms
After this course you will be able to
- Read and write all Hiragana and Katakana fluently
- Recognize and write 100+ kanji with correct stroke order
- Understand and use 800+ Japanese words
- Form basic sentences with correct grammar and particles
- Introduce yourself and talk about daily activities
- Understand slow, clear spoken Japanese in familiar situations
- Pass the JLPT N5 examination with confidence
Six-month plan
- Month 1 — Writing systems: Hiragana, Katakana, pronunciation
- Month 2 — Basic grammar: particles, simple sentences, present tense
- Month 3 — Kanji and vocabulary: 50 kanji, 400 words, daily conversations
- Month 4 — Verb forms: past tense, negative form, te-form
- Month 5 — Reading and listening: 50 more kanji, reading passages, audio practice
- Month 6 — Review and exam preparation: mock tests, final review, JLPT preparation
Admission
Who can join: no prior Japanese needed (absolute beginners welcome). Minimum age 15 years; students under 18 need parental consent. Students commit to attending at least 80% of classes.
Documents: completed admission form, copy of CNIC or B-Form, 2 recent passport-size photographs, educational certificates, admission fee receipt.
Fees: full payment or monthly installments. Includes tuition, textbooks, workbooks, audio materials, mock tests and the institute certificate. Contact us for current fees.
Assessment
Weekly vocabulary and kanji quizzes, monthly grammar and comprehension tests, speaking assessments every 6 weeks, a mid-term exam (month 3), a final exam (month 6) and a full JLPT N5 mock test before the real exam.