Benefits of learning at NHK WORLD

Let's say you've just decided to learn Japanese, but you can't go to lessons or listen to the radio at the same time every day.

By using NHK WORLD's Japanese Lessons, you can learn how to speak Japanese readily and conveniently.

Learning Japanese with NHK WORLD can be done online at any time of the day for free. All you have to do is click on the lesson you want to learn and start listening. Start now to learn how to speak Japanese online for free.

We have lessons at various levels, so don't worry even if you are a complete beginner. People who have just started learning Japanese can start with the basics and improve their skills from there. The programs are also perfect for those who want to brush up on their listening and speaking skills.

For parents who want their children to start Japanese lessons, NHK WORLD is the perfect way. The lessons are short so children will not get bored. Practice at home with your kids! Choose the learning tools that best fits you.

When you are not in Japan, it's difficult to find a language school with native Japanese teachers.

At first when learning how to speak a new language, it's important to listen to the pronunciation of a native speaker and practice by imitating the way they speak. Imagine that you are in Japan on vacation and you want to ask someone where the train station is. You know how to say it, but once you try asking someone they can't understand you. Even if you know the phrases, you can't use them in a real situation.

To avoid this, you're better off learning the pronunciation, intonation and rhythm from a native Japanese.

For people who are busy and can't sit in front of the TV at the same time every day, or who don't have the time to go to classes every week, you don't need to worry about missing a lesson with NHK WORLD.

All the lessons in audio and written text are accessible from the NHK WORLD's "Japanese Lessons" website. So, you can study Japanese with our programs whenever you feel like it. You can also listen to the lessons over and over again, so if you aren't confident about a lesson you can always go back and review.

Also you don't need to sit through lessons that teach you things you already know.

Choose the lessons you want by going to our lesson list.

If you are busy and don't have the time to listen to the lessons in front of a computer, just download it onto your MP3 player. You can then listen to the lessons on your way to work or school. Also for busy homemakers, you can listen to the lessons while doing the laundry or other chores. You don't have to change your daily routine to learn Japanese. Use your time wisely and start learning Japanese with NHK WORLD.

If you download a PDF file you can see the contents of all the lessons at once. If you print it out, you can make it into a book form and carry it around anywhere you want.