Week 1
Review of key structures N5.
Grammar: ~て形, ~ています, etc.
Vocabulary: everyday life, simple actions.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Knows 27 new grammatical structures, 300 hieroglyphs, 1,500 words, and keigo.
Complex structures, keigo (three levels of polite language), *lectures on cultural and linguistic aspects (optional), *communication with native speakers (optional), hieroglyphs and vocabulary for level N4, workshop to familiarize yourself with the JLPT level N4 exam.
Prescriptions, textbooks, listening exercises, video materials, additional material appropriate for the level of study.
Online and offline, mini-groups (4-6 students) and individually, at least 3-5 times a week.
17-20 weeks:
Knows 27 new grammatical structures, 300 hieroglyphs, 1,500 words, and keigo.
Can communicate in a neutral, informal, and polite manner.
Understands short literary works, simple articles, and social media posts.
Can freely understand simple song lyrics and news reports, write letters and emails.
Can continue studying at Shuriken Language School at level N3
May continue studying at Tokyo Sakuragaoka Institute language academy in Japan (1.5 years)
Ready to take the JLPT N4 exam
Week 1
Review of key structures N5.
Grammar: ~て形, ~ています, etc.
Vocabulary: everyday life, simple actions.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Week 2
Grammar: ~ないでください, ~なければなりません, etc.
Vocabulary: school, studying.
Keigo: basics of 丁寧語.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Test 1
Week 3
Grammar: ~することができる, ~こと, etc.
Vocabulary: home, daily life.
Keigo: 基本的な尊敬語.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Week 4
Grammar: ~たり~たりする, ~し, etc.
Vocabulary: travel, transportation.
Keigo: 基本的な謙譲語.
Practice: writing and speaking exercises, presentations.
Test 2
Week 5
Grammar: ~と思う, ~と言う, etc.
Vocabulary: shopping, stores.
Keigo: expressions related to shopping and customer service.
Practice: writing and speaking exercises, presentations.
Week 6
Grammar: ~てあげる, ~てもらう, etc.
Vocabulary: food, restaurant.
Keigo: polite forms in a restaurant.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Test 3
Week 7
Grammar: ~たことがある, ~たりする, etc.
Vocabulary: health, hospital.
Keigo: communication in formal situations.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Week 8
Grammar: ~くなる, ~ようになる, etc.
Vocabulary: nature, weather.
Keigo: advanced use of 尊敬語.
Practice: writing and speaking exercises, presentations.
Test 4
Week 9
Grammar: ~と思っている, ~つもりだ, etc.
Vocabulary: leisure, hobbies.
Keigo: advanced use of 謙譲語.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Week 10
Grammar: ~ながら, ~ているところ, etc.
Vocabulary: culture, holidays.
Keigo: practical application of丁寧語 in a cultural context.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Test 5
Week 11
Grammar: ~たら, ~れば, etc.
Vocabulary: work, professions.
Keigo: basic business situations.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Week 12
Review of all topics (lessons 26–50).
Reading and listening practice in JLPT N4 format.
Test 6.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
JLPT N4 workshop (3 weeks)
Week 13
Vocabulary and hieroglyphs N4.
Mini vocabulary test.
Keigo: complex exercises.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Week 14
Reading texts in JLPT N4 format.
Mini reading test.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Week 15
Listening + full JLPT N4 mock exam.
Analysis of results and recommendations.
Practice: written and oral exercises, presentations.
Course summary
• Vocabulary: approximately 1500–1800 words.
• Hieroglyphs: approximately 300.
• Grammar: all topics from lessons 26–50.
• Keigo: basic command of丁寧語, 尊敬語, and 謙譲語.
• Skills: reading simple texts, understanding basic dialogues, writing short messages.
• Tests: 6 midterm + final test.
• Practicum: 3 weeks, including a full JLPT N4 mock exam.
Shuriken language students are currently studying under a program in collaboration with Tokyo Sakuragaoka Institute. This is a Japanese language academy in Tokyo, which is currently our exclusive partner. Therefore, our students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a full-fledged learning process twice a year, in summer and winter, as well as take the JLPT exam in Japan alongside other foreigners.
Plan: introduction to Tokyo, attending 4 days of classes at Tokyo Sakuragaoka Institute, taking the JLPT exam (any level).
In addition, students visit such vibrant and famous places as Shinjuku, Shibuya, Yokohama, Enoshima and Odaiba islands, Tokyo Sky Tree and Tokyo Tower, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, and many other unforgettable places.
After completing the course, you will know 27 new grammatical structures, about 300
kanji characters, 1,500 new words, and the basics of keigo. You will be able to communicate in neutral,
informal, and polite language, understand short literary works, simple articles, and
publications. You will learn to freely understand song lyrics and news, and write letters and emails
in Japanese. The course fully prepares you for the JLPT N4 exam.
After the course, you can continue your studies at Shuriken Language School at the N3 level or
enroll in the Tokyo Sakuragaoka Institute (1.5 years).
We are chosen by those who are looking for more than just language courses.
Real stories of students who have gone from learning their first hieroglyphs to traveling to Japan. Some dreamed of entering a Japanese university, others of finding themselves in IT or gaming. And for some, it is a path to self-discovery through language and culture.
Read their words — and you may see yourself there.
At our school, the program is designed for effective Japanese language learning for students of all ages, starting from 8 years old.
Lessons are conducted using textbooks, teaching methods, and the official curriculum in collaboration with the Tokyo Sakuragaoka Institute language academy. These materials are provided by Japanese publishers such as SurieNetwork, Kenkyusha, J-research, ASK-publishing, and others. The modern program is adapted for comfortable and effective perception by foreigners. For each level at our school, we have prepared a set of textbooks, notebooks, workbooks, and teaching materials that students work with during classes.
All lessons are conducted via Zoom. During the lesson, presentation materials, listening exercises, and videos are used, and vocabulary, grammar, dialogues, etc. are actively studied. At the same time, students work with materials and workbooks from our school. Our teachers also monitor the quality and understanding of homework assignments and spelling.
To start learning, you can fill out a short form on our website. You can also contact us by phone or via Telegram or Viber. Our managers will instruct you on how to arrange a trial lesson with the school director for an initial meeting, level assessment, and review of the further plan. After the trial lesson, you can decide whether to continue and pay for further lessons.
Yes, Shuriken Language offers preparation for exams such as JLPT, EJU, and BJT. For more information, please submit your application on our website, call us, or contact us via Telegram or Viber.
At our school, we work on a monthly, quarterly, or half-yearly subscription basis. Full payment for classes is made in any way convenient for you at the beginning of the month, before the 10th.
The cost of training depends on the chosen course and format (individual or group). You can find out the current cost of each course by filling out a short form “Sign up for a course” via email, Telegram, Viber, or by phone (you can find the number in the “Contacts” tab).
Information about studying in Japan (from scratch or at a certain level) can be found on this page. For more details, we will be happy to provide consultation via Telegram or Viber messengers or by phone.