Course Overview

Goal: Speak basic Japanese in 90 days for travel or casual use.

Method: Tim Ferriss-inspired - focus on 500 high-frequency words, avoid conjugation, use practical sentences.

Phase 1: Foundation (Days 1–30)

Learn 100 words, basic sentence structure (SOV), and survival phrases.

Example: "Watashi wa sushi o tabetai" = "I want to eat sushi."

Phase 2: Expansion (Days 31–60)

Grow to 300 words, add modifiers (e.g., "big"), practice with natives.

Example: "Kore wa ookii desu" = "This is big."

Phase 3: Fluency Lite (Days 61–90)

Hit 500 words, simulate real scenarios (e.g., ordering food).

Example: "Sumimasen, eki wa doko desu ka?" = "Where’s the station?"

Tools

Anki - Flashcards with audio.
JapanesePod101 - Pronunciation videos.
HelloTalk - Chat with natives (start Day 15+).

Japanese in 90 Days - Day 1 Breakdown

Day 1: Hello

Focus: Greetings.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"konnichiwa" - hello

Sentence

"Konnichiwa" = "Hello."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "konnichiwa" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Konnichiwa" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Write "konnichiwa" in romaji 5x.

Resources

Detailed Breakdown of the Hour

The 1-hour duration for Day 1 is designed to help beginners master the greeting "konnichiwa" through multiple learning modalities (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) while building familiarity with key tools like Anki and JapanesePod101. Below is a detailed explanation of what you’ll be doing during each task and why it takes the full hour.

1. Learn "konnichiwa" via Anki (20 minutes)

What You’re Doing:

Setup (2–3 minutes): If this is your first time using Anki, download and install the app from apps.ankiweb.net on your computer or phone. Create a new deck called "Japanese in 90 Days" and add a flashcard for "konnichiwa" with the front as "Hello" (English) and the back as "konnichiwa" (romaji) and its pronunciation.
Learning the Word (10–12 minutes): Use Anki to study "konnichiwa." Review the flashcard repeatedly, focusing on:
- Recognition: Seeing "Hello" and recalling "konnichiwa."
- Pronunciation: Listening to the correct pronunciation (find audio clips on JapanesePod101 or record your own). Anki’s spaced repetition system prompts multiple reviews to reinforce memory.
- Context: Add a note to the flashcard about its use as a daytime greeting to understand its cultural context.
Reinforcement (5–7 minutes): Test yourself by saying or typing "konnichiwa" without looking at the answer. Practice distinguishing it from similar-sounding words (though on Day 1, it’s the only word). Repeat the card 10–15 times as Anki spaces out reviews to optimize retention.

Why It Takes 20 Minutes:

Setting up Anki and creating a flashcard takes time, especially for beginners unfamiliar with the app.
Learning a new word in Japanese, with its unique phonetics, requires repeated exposure. The 20 minutes ensures internalization through active recall and spaced repetition.
You’re also learning how to use Anki effectively, a skill critical for the entire 90-day course.

2. Say "Konnichiwa" 10x (using JapanesePod101) (20 minutes)

What You’re Doing:

Accessing JapanesePod101 (2–3 minutes): Visit JapanesePod101’s YouTube channel or website to find a video or audio lesson on basic greetings (e.g., their "Learn Japanese in 3 Minutes" series).
Listening and Mimicking (10–12 minutes): Listen to a native speaker say "konnichiwa" (koh-nee-chee-wah, with even stress). Repeat it aloud 10 times, spread out for accuracy:
- First 5 repetitions (5–6 minutes): Play the audio, pause, and mimic the speaker’s tone, pitch, and rhythm. Replay multiple times to get it right.
- Next 5 repetitions (5–6 minutes): Say "konnichiwa" without audio, recording yourself (using a phone or voice recorder) and comparing to refine your accent.
Context Practice (5–7 minutes): Imagine greeting someone (e.g., a friend or shopkeeper) and say "konnichiwa" in a mock conversation. Watch a JapanesePod101 video showing "konnichiwa" in context to understand its usage.

Why It Takes 20 Minutes:

Pronunciation is critical in Japanese, as slight variations can sound unnatural. Listening and repeating ensures accuracy.
The task involves deliberate practice with feedback (recording and comparing), not just saying the word 10 times.
Exploring JapanesePod101 introduces you to the platform and teaches cultural nuances (e.g., when to use "konnichiwa").

3. Write "konnichiwa" in romaji 5x (10 minutes)

What You’re Doing:

Setup (1–2 minutes): Grab a notebook, digital note-taking app, or paper and pen.
Writing Practice (5–6 minutes): Write "konnichiwa" in romaji five times, focusing on correct spelling (k-o-n-n-i-c-h-i-w-a). Check against a reference (e.g., Anki card or JapanesePod101 notes) to avoid errors.
Reflection and Reinforcement (2–3 minutes): Review your work for errors. Say the word aloud each time you write it to connect spelling with pronunciation.
Optional Extension (1–2 minutes): If you finish early, write it a few more times or type it on a device to build familiarity.

Why It Takes 10 Minutes:

Deliberate writing ensures correct spelling, especially for Japanese romanization (e.g., double "nn").
The time includes checking work and linking written form to sound, strengthening retention.
For beginners, writing in romaji requires attention to detail, making the task more than just quick scribbling.

Why the Full Hour?

The 1-hour duration is designed to build a strong foundation for beginners. Here’s why:

Multiple Modalities for Retention: Uses visual (Anki), auditory (JapanesePod101), and kinesthetic (writing) methods to engage different brain areas, improving retention.
Building Study Habits: Introduces tools (Anki, JapanesePod101) and a structured 20-20-10 split to establish effective study habits for the course.
Deliberate Practice: Focuses on mastering "konnichiwa" through accurate pronunciation, spelling, and usage, not just memorization.
Beginner Pace: Accounts for unfamiliarity with Japanese phonetics and tools, ensuring thorough learning.
Cultural Context: Time spent on JapanesePod101 helps you understand when to use "konnichiwa" (e.g., daytime greeting).

Example Timeline for the Hour

0:00–0:03: Download and set up Anki, create a "Japanese in 90 Days" deck.
0:03–0:15: Create and study a flashcard for "konnichiwa," reviewing 10–15 times with pronunciation.
0:15–0:20: Explore Anki features or add context notes.
0:20–0:23: Find a JapanesePod101 video/audio on "konnichiwa."
0:23–0:35: Listen, mimic 5 times, record, and compare pronunciation.
0:35–0:40: Practice saying "konnichiwa" 5 more times in a mock greeting scenario.
0:40–0:50: Write "konnichiwa" 5 times, checking spelling and saying it aloud.
0:50–0:60: Review written work, practice saying "konnichiwa," and watch a JapanesePod101 clip for context.

Tips to Make the Hour Effective

Stay Focused: Avoid distractions (e.g., phone notifications) and use a timer for the 20-20-10 split.
Engage Actively: Actively recall the word, check pronunciation, and think about its use.
Use Quality Resources: Find a JapanesePod101 video on greetings for clear audio.
Record Yourself: Record pronunciation and compare to a native speaker to catch errors.
Take Notes: Jot down observations (e.g., "konnichiwa is for daytime") to reinforce learning.

If It Feels Too Long

If an hour feels excessive, consider:

Efficiency: If familiar with Anki or Japanese pronunciation, you might finish faster (e.g., 15-15-5 minutes). Use extra time to review or explore JapanesePod101.
Scaling Back: Reduce repetitions (e.g., say "konnichiwa" 5 times), but this may weaken retention.
Why It’s Worth It: Day 1 sets the tone. Mastering "konnichiwa" builds confidence and tool familiarity.

Conclusion

On Day 1, you spend 20 minutes learning "konnichiwa" via Anki (flashcards and pronunciation), 20 minutes practicing pronunciation (using JapanesePod101), and 10 minutes writing it in romaji. The full hour ensures you master the word, build study habits, and prepare for the 90-day course.

Day 1: Hello

Focus: Greetings.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"konnichiwa" - hello

Sentence

"Konnichiwa" = "Hello."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "konnichiwa" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Konnichiwa" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Write "konnichiwa" in romaji 5x.

Resources

Day 2: I am

Focus: Self-introduction.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"watashi" - I
"desu" - am/is/are

Sentence

"Watashi desu" = "I am."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Write sentence in romaji 5x.

Resources

Day 3: I am Japanese

Focus: Nationality.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"nihonjin" - Japanese (person)

Sentence

"Watashi wa nihonjin desu" = "I am Japanese."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "nihonjin" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa nihonjin desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "nihonjin" for "amerikajin" (American).

Resources

Day 4: This is sushi

Focus: Objects.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kore" - this
"sushi" - sushi

Sentence

"Kore wa sushi desu" = "This is sushi."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa sushi desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "sushi" for "pan" (bread).

Resources

Day 5: I want to eat

Focus: Basic verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"taberu" - eat
"tabetai" - want to eat

Sentence

"Watashi wa tabetai" = "I want to eat."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa tabetai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "tabetai" for "nomitai" (want to drink).

Resources

Day 6: I want to eat sushi

Focus: Combining verb + object.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"o" - object marker

Sentence

"Watashi wa sushi o tabetai" = "I want to eat sushi."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "o" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa sushi o tabetai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "sushi" for "pan."

Resources

Day 7: I want to drink

Focus: New verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"nomu" - drink
"nomitai" - want to drink

Sentence

"Watashi wa nomitai" = "I want to drink."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa nomitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "nomitai" for "tabetai."

Resources

Day 8: I want to drink water

Focus: Combining verb + object.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"mizu" - water

Sentence

"Watashi wa mizu o nomitai" = "I want to drink water."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "mizu" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa mizu o nomitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "mizu" for "sushi."

Resources

Day 9: I want to go

Focus: New verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"iku" - go
"ikitai" - want to go

Sentence

"Watashi wa ikitai" = "I want to go."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa ikitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "ikitai" for "tabetai."

Resources

Day 10: I want to go to the park

Focus: Location particle.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ni" - to (location particle)
"kouen" - park

Sentence

"Watashi wa kouen ni ikitai" = "I want to go to the park."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa kouen ni ikitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "kouen" for "mise" (shop).

Resources

Day 11: I want to see

Focus: New verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"miru" - see
"mitai" - want to see

Sentence

"Watashi wa mitai" = "I want to see."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa mitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "mitai" for "ikitai."

Resources

Day 12: I want to see sushi

Focus: Combining verb + object.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"sushi" - sushi (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa sushi o mitai" = "I want to see sushi."

Tasks

20 min: Review "sushi" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa sushi o mitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "sushi" for "mizu."

Resources

Day 13: I want to buy

Focus: New verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kau" - buy
"kaitai" - want to buy

Sentence

"Watashi wa kaitai" = "I want to buy."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa kaitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "kaitai" for "tabetai."

Resources

Day 14: I want to buy bread

Focus: Combining verb + object.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"pan" - bread (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa pan o kaitai" = "I want to buy bread."

Tasks

20 min: Review "pan" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa pan o kaitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "pan" for "sushi."

Resources

Day 15: Where is the toilet?

Focus: Survival phrase.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"toire" - toilet
"doko" - where
"arimasu" - exists/is (for objects)

Sentence

"Toire wa doko ni arimasu ka?" = "Where is the toilet?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Toire wa doko ni arimasu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "toire" for "mise."

Resources

Day 16: I want to hear

Focus: New verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kiku" - hear/listen
"kikitai" - want to hear

Sentence

"Watashi wa kikitai" = "I want to hear."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa kikitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "kikitai" for "mitai."

Resources

Day 17: I want to hear music

Focus: Combining verb + object.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ongaku" - music

Sentence

"Watashi wa ongaku o kikitai" = "I want to hear music."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "ongaku" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa ongaku o kikitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "ongaku" for "sushi."

Resources

Day 18: Where is the station?

Focus: Survival phrase.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"eki" - station

Sentence

"Eki wa doko ni arimasu ka?" = "Where is the station?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "eki" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Eki wa doko ni arimasu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "eki" for "toire."

Resources

Day 19: This is tea

Focus: Objects.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"cha" - tea

Sentence

"Kore wa cha desu" = "This is tea."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "cha" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa cha desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "cha" for "mizu."

Resources

Day 20: This is fish

Focus: Objects.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"sakana" - fish

Sentence

"Kore wa sakana desu" = "This is fish."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "sakana" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa sakana desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "sakana" for "sushi."

Resources

Day 21: "I want to know Japanese"

Focus: New verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"shiritai" - want to know
"nihongo" - Japanese

Sentence

"Watashi wa nihongo o shiritai" = "I want to know Japanese."

Tasks

20 min: Learn vocab via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa nihongo o shiritai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "nihongo" for "eki."

Resources

Day 22: "Excuse me"

Focus: Politeness.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"sumimasen" - excuse me

Sentence

"Sumimasen" = "Excuse me."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "sumimasen" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Sumimasen" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Toire wa doko ni arimasu ka?"

Resources

Day 23: "Thank you"

Focus: Politeness.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"arigatou" - thank you

Sentence

"Arigatou" = "Thank you."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "arigatou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Arigatou" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Sumimasen."

Resources

Day 24: "I don’t understand"

Focus: Survival phrase.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"wakarimasen" - don’t understand

Sentence

"Wakarimasen" = "I don’t understand."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "wakarimasen" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Wakarimasen" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Sumimasen."

Resources

Day 25: "I want to go to the park"

Focus: Combining skills.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kouen" - park (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa kouen ni ikitai" = "I want to go to the park."

Tasks

20 min: Review "kouen" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa kouen ni ikitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "kouen" for "mise."

Resources

Day 26: "I want to buy tea"

Focus: Shopping.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"cha" - tea (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa cha o kaitai" = "I want to buy tea."

Tasks

20 min: Review "cha" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa cha o kaitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "cha" for "pan."

Resources

Day 27: "Where is the restaurant?"

Focus: Places.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"resutoran" - restaurant

Sentence

"Resutoran wa doko ni arimasu ka?" = "Where is the restaurant?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "resutoran" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Resutoran wa doko ni arimasu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "resutoran" for "kouen."

Resources

Day 28: "I want to eat at the restaurant"

Focus: Combining skills.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"resutoran" - restaurant (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa resutoran ni tabetai" = "I want to eat at the restaurant."

Tasks

20 min: Review "resutoran" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa resutoran ni tabetai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "resutoran" for "mise."

Resources

Day 29: "Please"

Focus: Politeness.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"onegaishimasu" - please

Sentence

"Onegaishimasu" = "Please."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "onegaishimasu" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Onegaishimasu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Mizu o nomitai."

Resources

Day 30: "Excuse me, where is the station?"

Focus: Survival combo.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"sumimasen" - excuse me (review)
"eki" - station (review)

Sentence

"Sumimasen, eki wa doko ni arimasu ka?" = "Excuse me, where is the station?"

Tasks

20 min: Review "sumimasen" and "eki" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Sumimasen, eki wa doko ni arimasu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "eki" for "toire."

Resources

Day 31: "This is big"

Focus: Adjectives.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ookii" - big

Sentence

"Kore wa ookii desu" = "This is big."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "ookii" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa ookii desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "ookii" for "desu."

Resources

Day 32: "Sushi is expensive"

Focus: Adjectives.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"takai" - expensive

Sentence

"Sushi wa takai desu" = "Sushi is expensive."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "takai" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Sushi wa takai desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "takai" for "ookii."

Resources

Day 33: "One"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ichi" - one

Sentence

"Ichi" = "One."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "ichi" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Ichi" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Sushi wa ichi desu."

Resources

Day 34: "Two"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ni" - two

Sentence

"Ni" = "Two."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "ni" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Ni" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Pan wa ni desu."

Resources

Day 35: "Three"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"san" - three

Sentence

"San" = "Three."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "san" via Anki.
20 min: Say "San" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Mizu wa san desu."

Resources

Day 36: "Four"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"yon" - four

Sentence

"Yon" = "Four."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "yon" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Yon" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Cha wa yon desu."

Resources

Day 37: "Five"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"go" - five

Sentence

"Go" = "Five."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "go" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Go" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Sakana wa go desu."

Resources

Day 38: "This is 500 yen"

Focus: Money.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"hyaku" - hundred
"yen" - yen

Sentence

"Kore wa gohyaku yen desu" = "This is 500 yen."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "hyaku" and "yen" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa gohyaku yen desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "go" for "yon" (400 yen).

Resources

Day 39: "This is small"

Focus: Adjectives.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"chiisai" - small

Sentence

"Kore wa chiisai desu" = "This is small."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "chiisai" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa chiisai desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "chiisai" for "ookii."

Resources

Day 40: "Tea is cheap"

Focus: Adjectives.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"yasui" - cheap

Sentence

"Cha wa yasui desu" = "Tea is cheap."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "yasui" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Cha wa yasui desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "yasui" for "takai."

Resources

Day 41: "Now"

Focus: Time.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ima" - now

Sentence

"Ima" = "Now."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "ima" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Ima" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Ima tabetai."

Resources

Day 42: "Tomorrow"

Focus: Time.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ashita" - tomorrow

Sentence

"Ashita" = "Tomorrow."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "ashita" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Ashita" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Ashita ikitai."

Resources

Day 43: "I want to sleep tomorrow"

Focus: Time + verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"neru" - sleep
"netai" - want to sleep

Sentence

"Watashi wa ashita netai" = "I want to sleep tomorrow."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "neru" and "netai" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa ashita netai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "ashita" for "ima."

Resources

Day 44: "Where is my friend?"

Focus: People.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"tomodachi" - friend

Sentence

"Tomodachi wa doko ni arimasu ka?" = "Where is my friend?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "tomodachi" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Tomodachi wa doko ni arimasu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "tomodachi" for "eki."

Resources

Day 45: "This is 10 yen"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"juu" - ten

Sentence

"Kore wa juu yen desu" = "This is 10 yen."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "juu" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa juu yen desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "juu" for "go."

Resources

Day 46: "I want to eat 10 rice"

Focus: Counting objects.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"juu" - ten (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa gohan o juu tabetai" = "I want to eat 10 rice."

Tasks

20 min: Review "juu" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa gohan o juu tabetai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "juu" for "san."

Resources

Day 47: "The fish is big"

Focus: Adjectives + nouns.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"sakana" - fish (review)

Sentence

"Sakana wa ookii desu" = "The fish is big."

Tasks

20 min: Review "sakana" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Sakana wa ookii desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "ookii" for "chiisai."

Resources

Day 48: "The shop is expensive"

Focus: Adjectives + places.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"mise" - shop (review)

Sentence

"Mise wa takai desu" = "The shop is expensive."

Tasks

20 min: Review "mise" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Mise wa takai desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "takai" for "yasui."

Resources

Day 49: "I want to buy now"

Focus: Time + verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ima" - now (review)

Sentence

"Ima kaitai" = "I want to buy now."

Tasks

20 min: Review "ima" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Ima kaitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "ima" for "ashita."

Resources

Day 50: "I can do Japanese"

Focus: Ability.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"dekiru" - can

Sentence

"Watashi wa nihongo o dekiru" = "I can [do] Japanese."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "dekiru" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa nihongo o dekiru" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "nihongo" for "taberu."

Resources

Day 51: "My friend wants to know Japanese"

Focus: Combining skills.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"tomodachi" - friend (review)

Sentence

"Tomodachi wa nihongo o shiritai" = "My friend wants to know Japanese."

Tasks

20 min: Review "tomodachi" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Tomodachi wa nihongo o shiritai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "nihongo" for "eki."

Resources

Day 52: "This is six"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"roku" - six

Sentence

"Kore wa roku" = "This is six."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "roku" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa roku" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Roku yen desu."

Resources

Day 53: "This is seven"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"nana" - seven

Sentence

"Kore wa nana" = "This is seven."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "nana" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa nana" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Nana yen desu."

Resources

Day 54: "This is eight"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"hachi" - eight

Sentence

"Kore wa hachi" = "This is eight."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "hachi" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa hachi" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Hachi yen desu."

Resources

Day 55: "This is nine"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kuji" - nine

Sentence

"Kore wa kuji" = "This is nine."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "kuji" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa kuji" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Kuji yen desu."

Resources

Day 56: "The restaurant is big"

Focus: Adjectives + places.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"resutoran" - restaurant (review)

Sentence

"Resutoran wa ookii desu" = "The restaurant is big."

Tasks

20 min: Review "resutoran" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Resutoran wa ookii desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "ookii" for "takai."

Resources

Day 57: "I want to see tomorrow"

Focus: Time + verb.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ashita" - tomorrow (review)
"miru" - see (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa ashita miru o mitai" = "I want to see tomorrow."

Tasks

20 min: Review "ashita" and "miru" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa ashita miru o mitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "miru" for "kiku."

Resources

Day 58: "Excuse me, how much is tea?"

Focus: Shopping combo.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"sumimasen" - excuse me (review)
"cha" - tea (review)

Sentence

"Sumimasen, cha wa ikura desu ka?" = "Excuse me, how much is tea?"

Tasks

20 min: Review "sumimasen" and "cha" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Sumimasen, cha wa ikura desu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "cha" for "pan."

Resources

Day 59: "Please, I want to buy water"

Focus: Politeness + shopping.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"onegaishimasu" - please (review)
"mizu" - water (review)

Sentence

"Onegaishimasu, mizu o kaitai" = "Please, I want to buy water."

Tasks

20 min: Review "onegaishimasu" and "mizu" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Onegaishimasu, mizu o kaitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "mizu" for "sakana."

Resources

Day 60: "My friend wants to go to the shop"

Focus: Combining skills.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"tomodachi" - friend (review)
"mise" - shop (review)

Sentence

"Tomodachi wa mise ni ikitai" = "My friend wants to go to the shop."

Tasks

20 min: Review "tomodachi" and "mise" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Tomodachi wa mise ni ikitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "mise" for "kouen."

Resources

Day 61: "I ate sushi"

Focus: Simple past.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ta" - past tense marker

Sentence

"Watashi wa sushi o tabeta" = "I ate sushi."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "ta" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa sushi o tabeta" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "tabeta" for "nomita."

Resources

Day 62: "What do you want to eat?"

Focus: Questions.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"nani" - what

Sentence

"Nani o tabetai?" = "What do you want to eat?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "nani" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Nani o tabetai?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "tabetai" for "nomitai."

Resources

Day 63: "Who is it?"

Focus: Questions.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"dare" - who

Sentence

"Dare wa desu ka?" = "Who is it?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "dare" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Dare wa desu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Dare wa tabetai?"

Resources

Day 64: "Is today tomorrow?"

Focus: Time + questions.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kyou" - today

Sentence

"Kyou wa ashita desu ka?" = "Is today tomorrow?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "kyou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kyou wa ashita desu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Answer with "Iie."

Resources

Day 65: "I slept today"

Focus: Past tense.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kyou" - today (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa kyou neta" = "I slept today."

Tasks

20 min: Review "kyou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa kyou neta" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "neta" for "tabeta."

Resources

Day 66: "Excuse me, what do you want to buy?"

Focus: Shopping combo.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"nani" - what (review)

Sentence

"Sumimasen, nani o kaitai?" = "Excuse me, what do you want to buy?"

Tasks

20 min: Review "nani" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Sumimasen, nani o kaitai?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "kaitai" for "tabetai."

Resources

Day 67: "My friend wants to go today"

Focus: Time + people.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"tomodachi" - friend (review)
"kyou" - today (review)

Sentence

"Tomodachi wa kyou ikitai" = "My friend wants to go today."

Tasks

20 min: Review "tomodachi" and "kyou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Tomodachi wa kyou ikitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "kyou" for "ashita."

Resources

Day 68: "This is eleven"

Focus: Numbers.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"juuichi" - eleven

Sentence

"Kore wa juuichi desu" = "This is eleven."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "juuichi" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kore wa juuichi desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Juuichi yen desu."

Resources

Day 69: "I ate 10 fish"

Focus: Counting + past.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"juu" - ten (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa sakana o juu tabeta" = "I ate 10 fish."

Tasks

20 min: Review "juu" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa sakana o juu tabeta" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "juu" for "go."

Resources

Day 70: "Where do you want to eat?"

Focus: Location marker.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"de" - at

Sentence

"Doko de tabetai?" = "Where do you want to eat?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "de" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Doko de tabetai?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "tabetai" for "kaitai."

Resources

Day 71: "I want to eat rice at the restaurant"

Focus: Location + action.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"de" - at (review)

Sentence

"Resutoran de gohan o tabetai" = "I want to eat rice at the restaurant."

Tasks

20 min: Review "de" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Resutoran de gohan o tabetai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "resutoran" for "mise."

Resources

Day 72: "Today is expensive"

Focus: Time + adjectives.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kyou" - today (review)

Sentence

"Kyou wa takai desu" = "Today is expensive."

Tasks

20 min: Review "kyou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kyou wa takai desu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "takai" for "yasui."

Resources

Day 73: "I want to see what"

Focus: Questions + verbs.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"nani" - what (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa nani o mitai" = "I want to see what."

Tasks

20 min: Review "nani" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa nani o mitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "mitai" for "kikitai."

Resources

Day 74: "Who is my friend?"

Focus: People + questions.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"dare" - who (review)

Sentence

"Tomodachi wa dare desu ka?" = "Who is my friend?"

Tasks

20 min: Review "dare" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Tomodachi wa dare desu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Answer with "Tomodachi wa desu."

Resources

Day 75: "Excuse me, where is today?"

Focus: Time + location.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kyou" - today (review)

Sentence

"Sumimasen, kyou wa doko desu ka?" = "Excuse me, where is today?"

Tasks

20 min: Review "kyou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Sumimasen, kyou wa doko desu ka?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "kyou" for "ashita."

Resources

Day 76: "I ate at the restaurant"

Focus: Past + location.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"de" - at (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa resutoran de tabeta" = "I ate at the restaurant."

Tasks

20 min: Review "de" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa resutoran de tabeta" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "resutoran" for "ie."

Resources

Day 77: "Good morning"

Focus: Greetings.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"ohayou" - good morning

Sentence

"Ohayou" = "Good morning."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "ohayou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Ohayou" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Ohayou, ashita ikitai."

Resources

Day 78: "Hello"

Focus: Greetings.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"konnichiwa" - hello

Sentence

"Konnichiwa" = "Hello."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "konnichiwa" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Konnichiwa" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Konnichiwa, nani o tabetai?"

Resources

Day 79: "Good evening"

Focus: Greetings.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"konbanwa" - good evening

Sentence

"Konbanwa" = "Good evening."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "konbanwa" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Konbanwa" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Konbanwa, doko ni ikitai?"

Resources

Day 80: "Thank you very much"

Focus: Politeness.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"gozaimasu" - polite form

Sentence

"Arigatou gozaimasu" = "Thank you very much."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "gozaimasu" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Arigatou gozaimasu" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Sumimasen, arigatou gozaimasu."

Resources

Day 81: "Maybe"

Focus: Uncertainty.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"tabun" - maybe

Sentence

"Tabun" = "Maybe."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "tabun" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Tabun" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Tabun tabetai."

Resources

Day 82: "Maybe I want to go tomorrow"

Focus: Uncertainty + time.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"tabun" - maybe (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa tabun ashita ikitai" = "Maybe I want to go tomorrow."

Tasks

20 min: Review "tabun" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa tabun ashita ikitai" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "ashita" for "kyou."

Resources

Day 83: "What did you buy?"

Focus: Past questions.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kaita" - bought (past)

Sentence

"Nani o kaita?" = "What did you buy?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "kaita" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Nani o kaita?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "kaita" for "tabeta."

Resources

Day 84: "I bought sushi"

Focus: Past tense.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"sushi" - sushi (review)

Sentence

"Watashi wa sushi o kaita" = "I bought sushi."

Tasks

20 min: Review "sushi" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa sushi o kaita" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "sushi" for "pan."

Resources

Day 85: "Good night"

Focus: Greetings.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"oyasumi" - good night

Sentence

"Oyasumi" = "Good night."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "oyasumi" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Oyasumi" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Combine with "Oyasumi, ashita netai."

Resources

Day 86: "I drank water yesterday"

Focus: Past tense + time.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"kinou" - yesterday

Sentence

"Watashi wa kinou mizu o nomita" = "I drank water yesterday."

Tasks

20 min: Learn "kinou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Watashi wa kinou mizu o nomita" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "mizu" for "cha."

Resources

Day 87: "My friend ate sushi yesterday"

Focus: Past tense + people.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"tomodachi" - friend (review)
"kinou" - yesterday (review)

Sentence

"Tomodachi wa kinou sushi o tabeta" = "My friend ate sushi yesterday."

Tasks

20 min: Review "tomodachi" and "kinou" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Tomodachi wa kinou sushi o tabeta" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "sushi" for "pan."

Resources

Day 88: "Maybe I ate sushi"

Focus: Uncertainty + past.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"tabun" - maybe (review)

Sentence

"Tabun watashi wa sushi o tabeta" = "Maybe I ate sushi."

Tasks

20 min: Review "tabun" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Tabun watashi wa sushi o tabeta" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Swap "tabeta" for "kaita."

Resources

Day 89: "Where did you go yesterday?"

Focus: Past + location.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"itta" - went (past)

Sentence

"Kinou doko ni itta?" = "Where did you go yesterday?"

Tasks

20 min: Learn "itta" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Kinou doko ni itta?" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Answer with "Kinou mise ni itta."

Resources

Day 90: "Thank you, I can do Japanese!"

Focus: Final review.

Time: 1 hour.

Vocabulary

"arigatou" - thank you (review)
"dekiru" - can (review)

Sentence

"Arigatou, watashi wa nihongo o dekiru!" = "Thank you, I can do Japanese!"

Tasks

20 min: Review "arigatou" and "dekiru" via Anki.
20 min: Say "Arigatou, watashi wa nihongo o dekiru!" 10x (JapanesePod101).
10 min: Practice all prior sentences on HelloTalk.