Learn how to read and write one of the three writing systems used in Japan (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji) in four weeks. The very first thing we cover in our “Beginning Japanese I” class is how to read and write Hiragana. We do this because it’s a syllable-based type of writing system that can be used to spell out everything in Japan.

This is an excellent opportunity to get a feel for the Japanese language without having to sign up for one of our 16-week courses (that’s a savings of $100). As an added bonus, students who pass the Hiragana Final will receive a coupon for a reduced rate on our “Beginning Japanese I” class this fall.

Looking for a free online resource that will test your knowledge of Japanese without the need for special software or fonts? Then Genki Online (website) is for you!

At Genki Online you’ll find Hiragana and Katakana tests, Kanji practice drills, vocabulary exercises, listening exercises, and verb/adjective conjugation drills, just to name a few. Below is a sample of one of the Hiragana tests:

Although there are a number of places on the Internet that offer similar resources, we created these specifically for the people in our Beginning Japanese I class. We’re offering them here in the hopes that you will find them useful as well.