Learn to speak Japanese at a beginners level in eight easy lessons with this highly effective course. The unique method of our Pimsleur audio courses teaches you, in the shortest possible time, to understand & speak the essential elements of your new language.

Our most popular program, the Quick & Simple introduces the learner to the target language. It establishes basic and practical communication skills in the target language by means of 100 essential grammatical sentences. Lessons 1 - 8 / 30 minutes each lesson.

Learn how to:

• Begin a conversation


• Meet & greet new native-speakers


• Address people properly and respectfully


• Ask if they understand English


• Say that you only speak a little of their language


• Tell what nationality you are, and ask their nationality


• Ask and give basic directions


• Ask for things, like something to eat or drink


• Ask and tell when, where, and with whom you want to do something


• Invite and accept an invitation to eat lunch in a restaurant


• Talk about buying things


• Talk about hotels


• Thank people


• Say goodbye

Pimsleur offers four different levels for potential student. Quick & Simple Programs contain the first 8 lessons covered in the Comprehensive Level Program. Instant Conversation Programs contain the first 16 lessons covered in the Comprehensive Level Program. Many customers prefer the Quick & Simple or Instant Conversation Programs as an inexpensive introduction to the Pimsleur Method or because a brief introduction is all they require.

While shipping is free for domestic orders on Quick & Simple Programs, International orders cost $11.00 to cover shipping.