Japanese Courses

Discover our private online Japanese courses, designed to help you learn Japanese at your own pace — from Montreal, Quebec City, or anywhere in the world.

Student Profile

Our online Japanese courses are open to anyone (beginner or intermediate) who wants to learn Japanese for fun, to travel to Japan, to explore Japanese culture (anime, manga, film, food), or to prepare for a study abroad experience. Japanese is the native language of over 125 million people and one of Asia's most influential languages culturally, technologically, and economically. Whether you're in Canada or anywhere else in the world, you can take our private lessons comfortably from home. Assess your Japanese level for free to find the course package that's right for you.

Program Benefits

Our online Japanese course program offers many advantages for learners who want to start this remarkable language or take their skills further:

• Fully personalized program based on your needs and interests
• Private remote lessons with a qualified teacher
• Learning objectives defined together with your instructor
• Progression at your own pace — no fixed schedule imposed
• Accessible at all levels, from complete beginner to advanced
• Regular assessments to track your progress in Japanese
• Personalized exercises and homework to reinforce what you've learned
• 100% online learning — no commuting required

Topics Covered

Through our online Japanese courses, you'll develop the skills to communicate confidently in Japanese-speaking environments. Beginner students learn to introduce themselves in Japanese, use common everyday expressions, master the basics of all three writing systems (hiragana, katakana, and kanji), and grasp fundamental grammar structures. You'll be able to hold a simple conversation, write short texts, and ask for information in everyday situations.

Intermediate and advanced learners deepen their Japanese proficiency: vocabulary expansion, more complex kanji, politeness levels (keigo), idiomatic expressions, and conversations on a wide range of topics. Our teachers tailor content to your interests — travel in Japan, pop culture, cuisine, literature, animation, or business — to make every lesson engaging and relevant.

Teaching Methods

Japanese lessons are delivered via Google Meet. Video conferencing is the most complete option: it allows screen sharing and the exchange of documents, images, and written Japanese characters. This visual support makes learning kanji, hiragana, and katakana significantly easier. You can reschedule a lesson without penalty with 48 hours' notice.

At Global Lingua, you also have access to an online student portal that brings together your schedule, lesson notes, and the full history of exchanges with your instructor. You can also request additional exercises between lessons to consolidate your learning — your teacher will send them directly through the portal.

Learning Japanese with Artificial Intelligence: The Sapere Platform

To accelerate your progress between lessons, Global Lingua also provides access to Sapere, the first Quebec-based artificial intelligence platform dedicated to language learning. Designed to complement human instruction, Sapere generates 100% personalized Japanese exercises based on your goals, your level, and your interests: kanji practice, simulated conversations, listening comprehension, grammar review, and much more. You learn Japanese in tandem with your Global Lingua teacher, then keep progressing at your own pace with AI — wherever you are. A winning combination of human expertise and technology to help you reach your goals faster.

Japanese Lesson Duration

Online Japanese lessons are offered at the frequency and time that suits you best. Beginner students typically start with 30-minute lessons to get comfortable with the sounds and first characters. Once they feel confident, they move on to one-hour sessions to go deeper into grammar, writing, and conversation.

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FAQ: Japanese Courses

How do I learn Japanese online with Global Lingua?
Simply create a free account, assess your level, choose a package that fits your needs, and schedule your lessons via Google Meet or phone. You start learning Japanese from your very first session with a qualified teacher.

How long does it take to learn Japanese?
It depends on your goals and pace. To reach a basic communication level (equivalent to A2 on the CEFR), expect an average of 150 to 200 hours of instruction. With online classes, the Sapere platform and regular practice, you'll progress more quickly.

Do you offer Japanese courses in Montreal and Quebec City?
Yes. Since all our courses are 100% online, they're accessible to residents of Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, Gatineau, and all regions of Quebec and Canada. No travel required.

What's the difference between private lessons and the Sapere platform?
Private lessons allow you to interact with a teacher in real time — to practice conversation, get explanations, and have your mistakes corrected. The Sapere platform complements these lessons with AI-powered conversational agents and personalized exercises you can do anytime, between your sessions.

Ready to get started? Create a free account and assess your Japanese level today.