JLPT N4 Course — Elementary Japanese
- 100+ class hours
- ~300 kanji
- ~1,500 words
- Live online
- Batches of 8–12
| JLPT N4 | |
|---|---|
| Level | Elementary |
| Prerequisite | JLPT N5 or equivalent |
| Class hours | 100+ class hours |
| Kanji | ~300 kanji |
| Vocabulary | ~1,500 words |
| Format | Live online · group batch of 8–12 or one-on-one |
| Taught by | Sensei Pradnya Saste |
| Exam sittings | July and December, at authorised centres in India |
What you'll be able to do
- Hold everyday conversations at natural-ish speed on familiar topics
- Read short passages, notices, emails and simple articles
- Use plain form, causative-lite patterns and conditionals (と, ば, たら, なら)
- Give and understand reasons, permission, prohibition and advice
- Recognise around 300 kanji and read them in compounds
- Understand the basics of polite speech and when it is expected
JLPT N4 syllabus
Grammar expansion
- Plain (casual) form across all tenses and its social use
- て-form chains — permission, prohibition, ongoing actions, sequencing
- Conditionals: と, ば, たら, なら and how they differ
- Potential, volitional and imperative forms
- Transitive vs intransitive verb pairs — the classic Indian-learner trap
- Giving and receiving: あげる, くれる, もらう
- Quoting and reported speech with と思う / と言う
Kanji and vocabulary
- About 300 kanji, including all N5 kanji plus 200 new
- Around 1,500 words covering work, travel, health and daily life
- Compound reading practice and kanji-based guessing strategies
Reading and listening
- Short passages, notices, schedules and simple correspondence
- Listening at increased speed with natural contractions
- Inference questions — answering what is implied, not stated
Exam skills
- Full N4 mock papers every month, scored under exam timing
- Grammar-choice question strategy
- Personalised weak-area review after each mock
How the course is taught
Classes are live and online with cameras on — never recordings. Batches are capped at 8–12 students so every learner speaks in every session and gets corrected on the spot. Sensei Pradnya teaches every batch personally; there are no assistant teachers.
Each month you sit a full-length mock paper in the real JLPT format, timed and scored, followed by a one-to-one review of the specific question types you lost marks on. Worksheets, kanji drill sheets, listening packs and a quiz library are included with the course.
Prefer a schedule built entirely around your work shift? The same syllabus is available as one-on-one sessions charged hourly.
After JLPT N4
After N4 you can survive daily life in Japan, follow basic workplace instructions and read simple written material. It is a strong milestone for university applications and internships, and the natural launch point into N3.
JLPT N4 — frequently asked questions
Can I join N4 directly?
Yes, if you have already cleared N5 or studied equivalent material elsewhere. Sensei will do a short level check over a call so you land in the right batch rather than repeating or skipping content.
How long does JLPT N4 take?
About 100+ hours of class time, typically four to five months at 3–4 sessions a week.
What is the hardest part of N4?
For most learners it is transitive/intransitive verb pairs and the four conditionals. Both get dedicated drill sessions in this course because they reappear in every level above.
Is N4 enough for a job in Japan?
N4 helps for internships and some support roles, but companies hiring Japanese-speaking staff in Pune and Japan generally start interviewing at N3. Treat N4 as the bridge.