OMG Japan trip in 2 months! The "Must Know Before You Go" Crash Course

OMG Japan trip in 2 months! Crash Course

Learn the phrases you’ll absolutely need to know when visiting Japan by practicing scenarios live!

This class is entirely speaking-based. If you choose one of the cheatsheet options, you’ll get a phonetic (non-romaji) version as well. Obviously, it’s better for you if you can read the kana character system but it’s not a requirement.

 

For all classes, Office Hours (Hold my hand option) are online Mondays 8:30 – 9PM and Wednesdays noon – 12:30PM Central.

2025 In-person

Please sign up 3 hours or more before the first class. Sessions may be cancelled/moved if there are no students.

Saturdays for 6 weeks starting March 1st
Time TBA (please list several times you are free for an hour in the purchase comments)
In-person location TBA (please write down your 2 nearest Chicago libraries in the purchase comments)

Note class will be cancelled or pushed back if there are no sign-ups. I won’t be at the library if this is the case.

2025 Online

Fridays 11:30AM – 12:30PM Central
Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4, Apr 11

Mondays 7:30PM – 8:30PM Central
Mar 3, Mar 10, Mar 17, Mar 24, Mar 31, Apr 7

 

Choose how much help you need learning

  • Leave me alone
    For those who have an amazing memory and are diligent about studying often.

    You’ll practice on your own and ask questions in class or through our private Discord Japanese learning community.

  • Check in on me (Recommended)
    For those who need feedback on how they’re doing but can otherwise study regularly by themselves.

    You’ll get the cheatsheet PDF and audio, audio practice review and access to our private Discord Japanese learning community.

    If you’re signing up for in-person, you’ll also receive the laminated cheatsheet.

  • Hold my hand
    For those who have trouble sticking to a study schedule or who need more ways to study.

    You’ll get the cheatsheet PDF and audio, weekly 30-minute online Office Hours, audio practice review and access to our private Discord Japanese learning community.

    If you’re signing up for in-person, you’ll also receive the laminated cheatsheet and printed copies of the 2-book Japan Planned, Packed, Primed.

 

Discounts

Use code GOJPNLMA, GOJPNCIOM or GOJPNHMH for a family discount: each additional person for the same class option is 75% off.

Please note you’ll only get 1 cheatsheet printout (Check in on me option) or 1 cheatsheet printout and hard copies of the 2 books (Hold my hand option) to share between all individuals included under the discount.

Description

If all you want to do is learn enough Japanese for your trip to Japan and you don’t plan on ever diving into the Japanese language, then this is the course for you.

When you choose the Check in on me option or the Hold my hand option, phonetic pronunciation sheet is provided for the phrases we’ll cover. It’s not in romaji. (Too many people mistake the pronunciation with romaji. In fact, I don’t teach Japanese using it at all!)

Who can join?

This class is geared towards adult learning speeds but younger students are welcome. (Children younger than 12 must join the class with an adult.)

While I normally make sure younger students have everything available to help them to learn, as adults, you know how much support you need when picking up something new. You can choose the option that works best for you.

This was a great start! Where can I learn more?

If you have the time to study properly and learn kana or already know the kana characters, grab the full book Japan Planned, Packed, Primed.

Can the laminated cheatsheet (Check in on me option) or laminated cheatsheet and hard copies of the 2 books (Hold my hand option) be mailed to me?

I’m setting up places where you can order them. Me getting them printed and then mailing it to you would be more expensive for you right now.

Soon you’ll be able to order the books through Amazon and have them printed and shipped to you.

As for the cheatsheet, I’m testing a few options. It will be a separate link and not a part of this course.

Return policy

Refunds possible (restrictions apply): see specifics under In-person courses in the Refund and Returns Policy.

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