JLPT N5 Course — Japanese for Absolute Beginners
- 90+ class hours
- ~100 kanji
- ~800 words
- Live online
- Batches of 8–12
| JLPT N5 | |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner |
| Prerequisite | None — start from zero |
| Class hours | 90+ class hours |
| Kanji | ~100 kanji |
| Vocabulary | ~800 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
- Read and write hiragana and katakana fluently
- Recognise about 100 basic kanji and read simple sentences written with them
- Introduce yourself, your family, your work and your daily routine
- Ask for directions, order food, shop and handle simple travel situations
- Understand slow, clearly-spoken conversation about familiar topics
- Use the core particles は, が, を, に, で, へ, と, も correctly
JLPT N5 syllabus
Scripts and sounds
- Hiragana — all 46 characters, dakuten, handakuten, combined sounds
- Katakana and loanwords, long vowels, small つ
- Pitch, rhythm and natural pronunciation drills
Core grammar
- です / である sentences, question forms, negation
- Particles は, が, を, に, で, へ, と, も, から, まで
- Verb groups and the ます form; て-form and its uses
- ない form, past tense, plain form basics
- い-adjectives and な-adjectives, comparison, preference
- Existence — あります / います, counters and numbers
Kanji and vocabulary
- Around 100 kanji with stroke order, on/kun readings and compounds
- About 800 high-frequency words grouped by real situations
- Time, dates, family, food, transport, work and school vocabulary
Exam skills
- Moji-goi (vocabulary), bunpou (grammar), dokkai (reading), choukai (listening)
- Monthly full-length mock papers under timed conditions
- Question-type strategy and time management for the real exam
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 N5
Most students clear N5 on the first attempt and move straight into N4. If your goal is a Japan-facing job, N5 is the proof that you're serious — but N3 is usually the level employers hire at, so treat N5 as step one of three.
JLPT N5 — frequently asked questions
Can I really start JLPT N5 with zero Japanese?
Yes — that is exactly who the N5 course is built for. Day one starts at hiragana. No prior exposure to Japanese, anime vocabulary or self-study is assumed or required.
How long does JLPT N5 take?
About 90+ hours of class time. At 3–4 live sessions a week that works out to roughly 4 months, plus daily self-study of 30–45 minutes for kanji and vocabulary revision.
How much self-study is expected?
Around 30–45 minutes a day. Class time covers grammar and speaking; kanji and vocabulary stick only through short, daily repetition, which is why we hand out drill sheets and a quiz library.
Is N5 enough to get a job?
Usually not on its own. N5 shows commitment and helps for entry-level support and BPO roles, but most Japanese companies hiring in Pune look for N3 and above. Students who want a job typically continue N5 → N4 → N3.
When is the JLPT N5 exam held?
The JLPT is conducted twice a year in India, in July and December, at authorised centres including Pune. Registration opens roughly three to four months before each sitting.