Japanese Melbourne Course Guide

Explore Our General Japanese & JLPT Courses

General Japanese Beginner Course: This course gives you a strong foundation in conversation, listening, and grammar. In the first 10 weeks, you’ll learn essential phrases for travel—like asking for directions, making reservations, and chatting with shop staff. From there, you’ll keep building your skills and confidence in Japanese. The full course takes 12 to 18 months to complete, giving you plenty of time to progress at a steady pace.

Progression Options: Choose Your Path After Mastering the Basics

After finishing the general Beginner course, you can choose:

1) General Japanese Intermediate Course: Build on what you’ve learned in the general course and continue improving your speaking and listening skills. This course helps you handle more complex everyday conversations and interactions in Japan with confidence.

AND/OR

2) Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Preparation: Take your Japanese to the next level by focusing on kanji, advanced grammar, and reading comprehension. This course is designed to help you achieve JLPT certification, a key milestone for studying or working in Japan.

JLPT Courses : Level requirement

N5 Prep class – students must finish Minna no Nihongo B1 or equivalent level.
N4 Prep class – students must finish Minna no Nihongo B2 or equivalent level.
N3 Prep class – students must finish Minna no Nihongo I1 or equivalent level.
N2 Prep class – students must finish Minna no Nihongo I2 or equivalent level.
N1 Prep class – Please contact us.

Pop-Up: Travel Conversation Course

This course introduces common phrases and practical language skills, with less emphasis on grammar and more focus on useful vocabulary and expressions. This 8-week course is designed for travellers who need a quick crash course in preparation for a holiday. You’ll learn how to navigate Japan confidently and comfortably.

Pop-Up: JLPT Mock Exam

Get ready to tackle the JLPT with confidence! Our mock exam is designed to help you sharpen your test-taking skills, manage your time effectively, and spot areas that need improvement. By practising in a realistic exam setting, you’ll feel more prepared and relaxed when the real test day comes.

Pop Up: Kids’ Holiday Classes – Japanese Culture Experience

Half Day 1pm-3:30pm, $77

Join our fun and interactive holiday program, running during the Victorian school break! Kids will explore Japanese culture through hands-on activities, games, and crafts while learning simple Japanese words and phrases. Perfect for curious minds who love to discover and create. Please get in touch to secure your spot now!

Pop Up: Intensive Course

Summer
November – January

Winter
June-July

New Students: 5% OFF

Current Students: 15% off group lessons and 10% off private lessons.

Held twice a year, our intensive program is the perfect way to boost your Japanese skills in a short time. Learn faster with focused lessons, enjoy a special course discount, and challenge yourself to be a top achiever!

Pop Up: Japanese Cooking Workshop

Discover the art of Japanese cuisine in this hands-on workshop! Over 2–2.5 hours, you’ll learn to prepare authentic dishes from fresh ingredients, step-by-step, while picking up simple Japanese culinary terms. Perfect for food lovers of all ages and skill levels. Price: Around AUD 90–150 per person, depending on the activity.

Our curriculum is designed to help you build a strong foundation in Japanese with clear, long-term goals. Whether you want to speak confidently, pass the JLPT, or even study in Japan, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Learning Japanese isn’t just about mastering the language—it’s about experiencing the culture, making it both fun and rewarding!

To book or learn more about our courses please contact us at 04 30 103 660, email us at admin@japanesemelbourne.com.au or click here to schedule an online video meeting.