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Japanese A1 - Beginner

Japanese for English speakers

Lessons

No. Title

Basic daily phrases
001 Basic greetings and introductions
002 Basic Thanks and Farewells
003 Basic Requests and Instructions
004 Basic messages and asking for help
005 Understanding and Knowledge
006 Pointing and belonging
007 Basic Place and Time Questions
008 Basic Evaluation, Size, and Difficulty
009 Basic Health and Temperature
010 Basic states, preparation, and time
011 Basic needs and preferences
012 Basic Possession and Ability
013 Asking for Basic Permission
014 Basic checking and status
015 Basic invitations and shared action
016 Basic movement, home, and neighborhood
017 Basic Home Actions and Choices
018 Basic actions happening now
019 Basic routines and family
020 Basic prices, weather, and discoveries

At class
021 Meeting someone and talking about class
022 Starting a First Lesson Slowly
023 Reviewing Together After Class
024 Living Nearby and Getting to Class
025 Using Paper in Class
026 Choosing a seat near the front
027 Practice saying a sentence again
028 Finding the Restroom During a Break
029 Starting with a Short Sentence
030 Adjusting a Chair
031 Offering Coffee During a Break
032 Family and pets at home

Shopping
033 Trying on a shirt in a clothing shop
034 Trying on shoes and finding the right size
035 Planning tomorrow's breakfast groceries
036 Buying Bread and Finding Orange Juice
037 Asking where the juice is and choosing a bottle
038 Choosing a Shorter Checkout Line

Transport
039 Getting a Shopping Bag and Paying for Groceries
040 Confirming the Right Bus
041 Hurrying to the Train Platform
042 Buying a Train Ticket
043 Checking the Platform Before Boarding
044 Finding seats on a train

Reception and service desk
045 Finding the right city hall counter
046 Finding the Event Registration Desk
047 Following event signs to the registration desk
048 Choosing an Event Activity
049 Joining a Walking Event
050 Getting Ready for a Walking Event

Work
051 Sending a Finished Report File
052 Preparing for a Meeting
053 Giving a Task Update
054 Working toward a deadline
055 Reviewing and improving a short work note
056 Asking for help with a task

Learning
057 Understanding a Lesson Question
058 Learning a New Word
059 Practicing Clear Pronunciation
060 Asking About Homework
061 Practicing a Short Dialogue
062 Reviewing Words with Cards

Plans with friends
063 Making a Quiet Cafe Plan
064 Plan a movie at home
065 Planning a Walk with a Friend
066 Planning lunch at a restaurant
067 Changing the Meeting Spot
068 What to Bring for an Outing

Bags and belongings
069 Finding a Wallet and Keys
070 Borrowing a Phone Charger
071 Organizing a Bag
072 Checking a bag before leaving
073 Finding a Missing Notebook
074 Keeping Valuables Safe in a Bag

Break time
075 Taking a Short Break
076 Taking a Break
077 A Short Break for Fresh Air
078 Rest Your Eyes from the Screen
079 Choosing a Quiet Break Spot
080 Returning to Work After a Break

Library and quiet places
081 Borrowing a Book and Reading in a Quiet Library
082 Finding a quiet study seat
083 Using a Computer and Printer in a Quiet Library
084 Asking for a Quiet Study Room
085 Speaking quietly in a library
086 Finding a Book on a Library Shelf

Borrowing tools
087 Borrowing small tools
088 Borrowing a Hammer and Nails
089 Borrowing a Charger and Adapter
090 Borrowing a Pen and Notebook
091 Borrowing a Ladder Safely
092 Borrowing cleaning supplies

Small problems
093 Cleaning up spilled water
094 Fixing a Stuck Door
095 Fixing a Light Problem
096 Cleaning a Small Stain
097 Finding and Saving a Small Screw
098 Fixing a Loose Chair

Weather and outside
099 Getting Ready for Cloudy Weather
100 Getting Ready to Go Out in the Rain
101 Preparing for a Sunny Walk
102 Getting Ready for Cold Weather
103 Talking about strong wind outside
104 Deciding to Stay Inside in Bad Weather

Hobbies and free time
105 Talking about drawing in free time
106 Talking about reading in free time
107 Talking about cooking as a hobby
108 Talking about walking as a hobby
109 Talking about taking photos
110 Listening to Music in Free Time

Waiting in line
111 Waiting in the right line
112 Waiting in Line
113 Leaving Space in a Crowded Line
114 Finding the Back of a Line
115 Holding a place in line
116 Moving forward in line and getting ready to order

Simple checking
117 Checking a table-setting list
118 Checking before leaving
119 Checking a Room Before Use
120 Checking a food order
121 Checking a Message Before Sending
122 Checking items in a bag

Choosing and deciding
123 Choosing a Comfortable Chair
124 Choosing Between a Salad and a Sandwich
125 Choosing a Place to Sit
126 Choosing the Right Bag
127 Choosing a Simple Activity
128 Deciding the next task

Health and body
129 Talking About a Headache at Home
130 Talking about a sore throat
131 Resting a Sore Leg
132 Warming Up at Home
133 Tired eyes and screen brightness
134 Talking about a sore back

Shared spaces
135 Using a Shared Kitchen
136 Using a Shared Office
137 Using a Shared Laundry Room
138 Using a Shared Meeting Room
139 Keeping a Shared Bathroom Clean
140 Using a Shared Fridge

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