Does the thought of 敬語 (けいご Keigo: honorifics) instantly make you feel overwhelmed and averse?
But here's a surprise: they're actually easy to master!
Keigo in Japanese are not random. We follow specific patterns based on the situation. Once you understand these patterns, using Keigo becomes much easier.
Join this lesson and learn these patterns quickly!
We will start with the basics of Keigo, then explore together a straightforward guide on the patterns of honorifics commonly used in five key situations. This approach will make it easier for you to grasp the concept.
With the foundation you'll build here, all you'll need to do is adapt them to different situations.
Get ready to change your perspective on Keigo. After watching the lecture video, you'll communicate effortlessly with Japanese people of all generations.
Lesson Content
This course includes extensive homework. You will receive prompt feedback from your teacher, enhancing your learning experience.
In this lesson, the teacher speaks Japanese at the upper beginner to lower intermediate level (JLPT N4-N3). allowing you to experience instruction in authentic Japanese.
If you're concerned about understanding a lesson conducted entirely in Japanese, you have the option to turn on English subtitles.
The short clip of the replay video
*English subtitles are displayed in this sample video. In the full lesson videos, you have the freedom to toggle subtitles on or off as you prefer.
こんにちは！ちか先生です。
Konnichiwa! I'm Chika Sensei.
I have been teaching Japanese in schools and universities since 2002.
In 2019, I decided to take my knowledge and experience and create Chika Sensei's Japanese Academy to help Japanese language learners, just like you, from all over the world improve their Japanese skills.
The Academy quickly became my full-time business, and I've now helped over 1,000 students in my paid courses.
I seriously love spending my days supporting my students!
Studying by yourself can be very difficult; it's hard to identify weak areas and fix mistakes on your own.
By taking this course, you won't have those problems because I'll be there to help you.
I hope you enjoy the course and pass the JLPT successfully.
Chika Sensei Profile
- Native Japanese, born and raised in Japan
- Master's Degree in Japanese Language Education(2011)
- Certified in the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test(2002)
- 20 years of experience in Japanese language teaching (2002-)
- Completed numerous researches in the Japanese Language studies
- Publication in Japanese Language Studies
- Teaching experience abroad including in Korea and Taiwan
- Over 100K followers on Instagram (@chika_sensei)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts upon enrollment and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course, and you can decide when to start and when to complete.
How long do I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access to the course. You have unlimited access and can check out the course at any time.
If I have questions, how can I contact you?
If you have questions, you can leave comments within each course module. You can also reach us at [email protected].
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, please contact us within the first 14 days for a full refund.