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Master Japanese Katakana In 7 Days

Learn how to read and write Japanese Katakana in just 7 days with this free mini-course!


This course offers a structured approach, guiding you step-by-step, day-by-day through the learning process. You will also complete exercises and take quizzes that challenge you and test your knowledge as you go.


By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Read, write, and pronounce all Katakana characters, along with their variations.
  • Read, write, and pronounce your own name in Japanese.
  • Read, write, and pronounce any new Katakana word you encounter in the future.


    • After completing this course and Master Japanese Hiragana in 7 Days, you will have the foundation necessary to learn the basics of how the Japanese language works. Whether you just plan on visiting Japan as a tourist, or you intend to work and thrive as a Japanese resident, this is an essential course for your Japanese fluency journey!


    Important: This course assumes that you already know Hiragana. If you don't know Hiragana, please take my mini-course Master Japanese Hiragana in 7 Days, then come back here!

    30 Lessons
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    Introduction to Katakana

    What is Katakana?

    Overview of the Course

    Day 1: The Vowels, K-Group, and S-Group

    The Vowels (ア、イ、ウ、エ、オ）

    K-Group (カ、キ、ク、ケ、コ) and n (ン)

    S-Group (サ、シ、ス、セ、ソ) and Long Vowel (ー)

    Day 1 Quiz

    Day 2: The T-Group, N-Group, and H-Group

    T-Group (タ、チ、ツ、テ、ト)

    N-Group (ナ、ニ、ヌ、ネ、ノ)

    H-Group (ハ、ヒ、フ、ヘ、ホ)

    Day 2 Quiz

    Day 3: The M-Group, Y-Group, R-Group, and W-Group

    M-Group (マ、ミ、ム、メ、モ)

    Y-Group (ヤ、ユ、ヨ)

    R-Group (ラ、リ、ル、レ、ロ)

    W-Group (ワ、ヲ)

    Day 3 Quiz

    Review Quiz (Days 1 - 3)

    Day 4: Dakuten and Handakuten

    G-Group (ガ、ギ、グ、ゲ、ゴ)

    Z-Group (ザ、ジ、ズ、ゼ、ソ)

    D-Group (ダ、ヂ、ヅ、デ、ド)

    B-Group (バ、ビ、ブ、ベ、ボ)

    P-Group (パ、ピ、プ、ペ、ポ)

    Day 4 Quiz

    Day 5: Contractions and Double Consonants

    Contractions

    Double Consonants - Small ッ

    Day 5 Quiz

    Day 6: Extended Katakana Combinations and Foreign Names

    Wait, there's more? - Extended Katakana Combinations

    How to write your name in Japanese

    Day 6 Quiz

    Day 7: Final Assessment and Resources

    Final Exam

    Next Steps