JLPT Course
Beginner 3 & 4JLPT N4
日本語能力試験 N4
Build on your foundations and handle daily life in Japanese with ease.
Fees
From $20 / lesson — WhatsApp us for more info
Schedule
Daily, 9:00am – 10:30pm
Format
Live online — 1-to-1, small group (max 5), or private group with friends & family
Prerequisites
Japanese proficiency equivalent to JLPT N5, or completed Beginner 1 & 2 at Nami.
About this course
A clear, systematic path to the exam.
The next step after N5: a curated curriculum designed to make learning fun, effective and enjoyable while you prepare for the JLPT N4.
Vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening are covered every class, with curated notes and exercises that keep you progressing steadily while revisiting past topics through timely reviews.
Bunka Syokyu Nihongo 2 (文化初級日本語 II) — our own slides and workbooks, adapted from recognised Japanese teaching organisations such as the Japan Foundation.
What you’ll achieve
- Manage everyday situations — directions, shopping, small talk
- Read and understand passages on familiar daily topics
- Follow conversations spoken at near-natural speed
- Sit the JLPT N4 with confidence
Curriculum
Reading
Read and understand passages on familiar everyday topics, and grasp the main ideas of longer texts such as emails, notices and simple articles.
Listening
Follow everyday conversations spoken at a natural pace, understanding their overall content and key details.
Writing
Write connected sentences and short paragraphs about familiar topics — your experiences, plans, opinions and reasons, from diary entries to short letters.
Speaking · Interaction
Converse across a wider range of everyday situations — making arrangements, giving directions, explaining a problem — exchanging opinions and reasons clearly.
Speaking · Presentation
Give clear, well-organised presentations on topics related to you and your interests, supported with simple reasons and explanations.
Vocabulary & Kanji
Expand your kanji vocabulary beyond the N5 foundation, distinguishing the nuances between similar words.
Lesson structure
- An average student takes approximately 50 hours of classroom learning to achieve the JLPT N4.
- Classes run online with professional tools such as Google Classroom and Quizlet, so you can submit worksheets for review — just as in a physical classroom.
- Our syllabus was crafted by top ex-MOELC alumni with an expertise in curriculum planning.
はじめかた · How to get started
Four steps to your first lesson.
Book your first lesson
Message us on WhatsApp and we'll get you started right away.
WhatsApp UsProfessional assessment
Tell us about yourself and your goals — we'll professionally assess which course and level suit you best.
Book delivery
Your textbook and materials are delivered straight to your doorstep — delivery is free.
Begin lessons
Join your class — 1-to-1 or a small group of up to 5 — and start speaking Japanese.
授業について · How lessons work
Everything arranged around you.
Live & online
Lessons run daily from 9:00am to 10:30pm — join from anywhere.
A class that fits you
Our staff coordinate the schedule with you and place you in a class that matches your level and pace.
Simple billing
Fees are payable at the start of every 5 lessons. We send an invoice first — pay easily via PayLah! or PayNow.
Tools that make it stick
Access to Quizlet spaced-repetition decks, plus class activities, conversations and quizzes to exercise every grammar point.
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All coursesよくある質問 · FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
What if I cannot make it for the classes listed in the schedule?
Just let us know — we will find a slot for you. New group classes open regularly, and 1-to-1 students can even choose a new timing every week. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll sort it out.
How do lessons take place?
All lessons are live and online, daily from 9:00am to 10:30pm. You'll join a video call with your sensei, and we use tools like Google Classroom and Quizlet so you can submit worksheets for review — just as in a physical classroom.
How much do lessons cost?
All lessons start from $20 per lesson — WhatsApp us for the full pricing for your course and format. Fees are payable at the start of every 5 lessons; we send an invoice first, and you can pay via PayLah! or PayNow. Group discounts are available for private friends-and-family groups.
Do I need to buy my own textbook?
No need to hunt for one — we arrange your textbook and materials and deliver them straight to your doorstep, free of charge.
Which course or level should I choose?
Tell us about yourself and your goals, and we'll professionally assess which course and level suit you best before you start.
Is there a fixed number of lessons in each course?
No — the number of lessons depends greatly on each student's aptitude towards learning.
Do you offer a free trial?
We do offer a free level check for students: if you have prior learning experience, we will assess your Japanese for free and place you in exactly the right course and level. Complete beginners can jump straight into a class in Beginner 1 & 2 (JLPT N5).
Still curious? Chat with us on WhatsApp.