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道Nihongo Path

From zero to N1, in order.

Work through the levels in order, or jump to the one you are preparing for.

How the whole curriculum fits together

  1. かなFoundation

    8 lessons · kana, sounds, numbers, greetings. Do this first if you cannot yet read kana.

  2. N5 Foundations

    Your first sentences in Japanese.

  3. N4 Everyday Japanese

    Hold a real conversation about daily topics.

  4. N3 Intermediate Bridge

    Read news headlines and follow natural speech.

  5. N2 Advanced Fluency

    Work, study and live in Japanese with confidence.

  6. N1 Advanced Mastery

    Read editorials and follow fast, abstract discussion.