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What you’ll learn in Japanese

FluentPal gets you speaking Japanese from your first day. Here is everything inside the app, and how each part helps you speak.

JLPT levels
5
lessons
150
situations
36
AI tutors
5
FluentPal for learning Japanese
The JLPT course

Watch your first Japanese lesson

Two of the app’s 3D characters act out lesson 1 of the JLPT course, in the voices you hear in the app. Press play.

Lesson 1 · JLPT N5Meeting a Classmate

美咲 · Misaki
健太 · Kenta
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Daily scenarios

36 real-life situations in 6 topics

Each topic is a slice of everyday life, from settling into a new place to your first job. Learn the phrases first, then use them in a conversation with a 3D character who gives you a mission.

  • Phrases you will actually use
  • A mission with goals for every conversation
  • Reply suggestions and translations when you get stuck
A daily scenario in Japanese
Courses

A course from N5 to N1

5 levels with 30 lessons in each. Every lesson is one conversation, learned in five short steps.

  • N5
  • N4
  • N3
  • N2
  • N1
  1. 1ListenHear the whole conversation played out by both speakers.
  2. 2ReadingRead along with the audio, tapping any word to look it up.
  3. 3PracticeSpeak every line of the conversation yourself.
  4. 4TranslateSee a line in your language, then say it in Japanese.
  5. 5ComprehensionAnswer a few questions about what was said.
The Japanese course
AI tutors

5 tutors, one skill each

They talk to you in your own language, and you answer in Japanese. After each session you get a report on what you nailed and what to work on next.

  1. 1Q&AReal-life situations: what would you say in Japanese?
  2. 2Fix the mistakeEach sentence has one mistake. Find it and fix it.
  3. 3TranslateTranslate short sentences between Japanese and your language.
  4. 4Speaking practiceTalk about a topic for one minute. Get a score and tips.
  5. 5Chit-chatA mystery guest brings a new situation every day. Just chat in Japanese.
AI tutors for Japanese
Reading and speaking

Romaji whenever you need it

Every Japanese line can show its romaji, so you can say it before you can read kana and kanji. Switch it off when you are ready to read on your own.

  • Romaji under every line
  • Natural Japanese voices for every line
  • A pronunciation score on every sentence
FAQ

Learning Japanese: questions, answered

Can I learn Japanese as a complete beginner?

Yes. Start in your own language: FluentPal translates, suggests what to say next and gently moves you into Japanese at your pace. The course starts at N5 with greetings and everyday basics.

How is the Japanese course organised?

It follows JLPT, from N5 to N1: 5 levels with 30 lessons each. Every lesson is one conversation, learned in five short steps: listen, read, practise, translate and answer questions.

Do I need to read kana and kanji first?

No. Every Japanese line can show its romaji, so you can speak before you can read kana and kanji. Switch it off when you are ready to read on your own.

How do I practise speaking Japanese?

By talking. Practise 36 real-life situations, train with 5 AI tutors and get a pronunciation score on every sentence you say, plus a review after each conversation.

Can I learn other languages with the same subscription?

Yes. One FluentPal PRO subscription covers every language in the app: English, German, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Switch the language you are learning whenever you like.

Can I start learning Japanese for free?

Yes. FluentPal is free to download and you can practise Japanese every day for free. FluentPal PRO unlocks every lesson, every tutor and unlimited conversations.

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