Forget kanji. Forget grammar tables. Most beginners quit because they start with the hard stuff. JLF starts you speaking.
You don’t need the writing systems to start speaking.
Imitate, repeat, get feedback — like a child learns.
Real everyday conversation is realistic in ~2 months (Level 1).
In romaji + pronunciation — no kanji required to start.
Speaking Level Check → your Level 1 plan.
Greetings, self-intro, everyday phrases — out loud.
React naturally, then grow into Levels 2–5.
60-minute sessions · Zoom · 1-on-1, group or self-training.
“ I tried Duolingo for a while, which helped with basic phrases, but every time I said something to my Japanese friends they’d go — ‘You don’t really say it that way, but I know what you mean.’ ”
— Jonathan Fuller (USA)
Speaking is more approachable than people think — especially when you skip kanji/grammar and start talking.
No. You start speaking immediately; symbols can come later if your goal needs them.
~2 months at Level 1 for everyday conversation, with consistent practice.
Book a free consultation and get your Level 1 plan.