Coffee Break Japanese

Learn Japanese a little at a time, starting with your very first konnichiwa, with a teacher who explains how the language works as you go.

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Four ways to learn with Coffee Break Japanese

Japanese lessons made by experienced teachers and native speakers, ready whenever you are. Choose the format that fits your life.

One-time purchaseOnline coursesStep-by-step, progressive Japanese courses with full notes and exercises. Work through at your own pace.Level 1 · yours for life FreePodcastsFree Japanese audio lessons to listen to anywhere, from your very first words.On every major podcast app FreeMark’s Friday emailA short email from Mark every Friday, with ideas and stories about learning languages.Stop any time In printThe book50 Japanese Coffee Breaks: short activities to dip into, one coffee break at a time.On pre-order

Learn at your own pace, wherever you are and whatever your learning style.

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Chie presents the course, and Mark takes on the role of the learner. She explains how Japanese works as they go, and his questions are often the ones you'd ask too.

Start with First Steps, our short free course, and carry on into Level 1 when you're ready.

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Language-learning tips by email

Tips for learning a language, and news when there's something new for Japanese learners.

Courses for Japanese learners

Start with the free First Steps course or the free podcast. The Level 1 course adds video lessons, notes and a review episode after every lesson, and once you buy it, it’s yours for life.

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FreeStart here · A1Coffee Break Japanese: First StepsTry your first few lessons for free Level 1 · A1–A2Coffee Break Japanese Level 120 lessons for absolute beginners, with video lessons, notes and exercises
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The book

50 Japanese Coffee Breaks

The book has 50 short Japanese activities that fit around your day, 5, 10 or 15 minutes at a time. It’s coming soon, and you can pre-order it now.

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