Japanese 1
Locations: Utrecht, Virtual Classroom
Level: Beginner (0/A2)
Would you like to learn Japanese but will you start from scratch? No worries: Japanese level 1 is aimed at absolute beginners. Ideal for a holiday or studies in Japan!
Please note: this course is given in Dutch.
About Japanese 1
This Japanese course covers all skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing), but the emphasis is on listening and speaking. You will start with the Hiragana and you learn useful expressions for everyday life. Certain aspects of Japanese culture are also covered.
Learning goals
After completing this course you will be:
- familiar with the Japanese script Hiragana.
- able to read and write Hiragana and parse simple constructions.
- able to speak a few simple sentences.
- ready for the Japanese level 2.
Method
- The teacher covers grammar and lessons from the book in plenary. There are also handouts for grammar, glossaries and the teacher gives extra explanations on the board.
Time investment
- Japanese 1 consists of 9 sessions of 1,5 hours at Babel in Utrecht or in the virtual classroom.
- To ensure that you learn as much as possible from the classes, you should expect to spend approximately 2 to 3 hours per week on study and the completion of materials and assignments, which will be discussed during the classes.
Practical
- The teacher will speak Japanese as much as possible. Participants can ask questions in Japanese or in Dutch.
- You can order the necessary books for this course via our website’s Order Books page. You should make sure to have the book before the start of the first lesson.
- You will receive a certificate if you attend at least 8 of the 9 classes.
- Do you work at Utrecht University or are you registered as an (exchange) student at the university? Then you get a 15% discount on this course! Register with your UU e-mail address, and the discount will be automatically processed.
Schedule
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Starting date: 2 February 2026 (Utrecht)
Day Date Start End Monday 2 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Monday 9 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Monday 16 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Monday 23 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Monday 2 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Monday 9 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Monday 16 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Monday 23 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Monday 30 March 2026 18:30 20:00 -
Starting date: 3 February 2026 (Virtual Classroom)
Day Date Start End Tuesday 3 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 10 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 17 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 24 February 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 3 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 10 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 17 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 24 March 2026 18:30 20:00 Tuesday 31 March 2026 18:30 20:00
Take our placement test
If you want to take a course at Babel, it is important to take our free placement test.
