Level 5 Japanese

What is in N5 Level?

Minna no Nihongo (みんなの日本語)

How We Teach at Our Institute

We also teach Kanji and listening comprehension during the course.

Grammar and Communication Training

From Day 55 onward: We start focusing on key grammar concepts, including:

• Verbs – present, past, and negative forms
• Adjectives – i-adjectives and na-adjectives
• Adverbs – how and where to use them
• Nouns and pronouns
• Sentence transformations and structure
• Numbers – counting, time, days, months

After grammar, we focus on communication training to help students speak Japanese confidently and prepare for school interviews.

Sample Lesson Structure

• Preparation
  • Know the lesson goal: Read the teacher's manual (Shidō no Tebiki) for objectives and grammar points.
  • Gather materials: Textbook, audio files, visual aids, flashcards, and whiteboard.
• Warm-Up (5–10 minutes)
  • Quick review of the previous lesson.
  • Use flashcards, a quiz, or a simple conversation.
• Vocabulary Introduction (10–15 minutes)
  • Present new words with pictures or gestures.
  • Use them in simple example sentences.
  • Practice pronunciation and basic usage.
• Grammar Explanation (15–25 minutes)
  • Focus on 1–2 grammar points per session.
  • Explain using clear examples in both Japanese and English.
  • Use visual diagrams or sentence structure breakdowns (e.g., SOV word order).
  • Compare with the students' native language if needed.
• Pattern Practice (Drills) (15–20 minutes)
  • Use the textbook’s drills (Bunkei Renshū).
  • Focus on repetition: Teacher says, students repeat.
  • Substitution: Swap parts of the sentence.
  • Q&A Practice: Build real-time response skills.
• Conversation Practice (10–15 minutes)
  • Use the Kaiwa section of the textbook.
  • Practice in pairs or groups.
  • Emphasize correct intonation and natural flow.
• Listening Practice (10–15 minutes)
  • Play audio from the CD that matches the lesson.
  • Practice both listening for detail and listening for gist.
  • Use comprehension questions to check understanding.
• Reading & Writing (10–20 minutes)
  • Use the Mondai section for reading comprehension.
  • For writing, students copy and create original sentences using the grammar learned.
• Homework & Review
  • Assign exercises from the Minna no Nihongo Workbook (Hyojun Mondaishuu).
  • Ask students to write 3–5 sentences using the new grammar.

Tips for Beginners (N5 Level)

• Use romaji only if absolutely necessary in early lessons, then move to kana.
• Teach hiragana and katakana separately in parallel if not yet known.
• Be patient and repeat often.
• Use games and roleplay to make it fun.
• Always speak some Japanese in class to create immersion.

Join us to build a solid Japanese foundation. With regular lessons, practical sessions, and expert guidance, you’ll not only pass N5—you’ll master it!