Learning Tips
Here we introduce study materials useful for JFT-Basic preparation. All materials are free, so please use them for your Japanese language learning.
Learning Tips Overview
This page introduces study materials helpful for JFT-Basic preparation. All materials are free, so please use them for your Japanese language learning.
Course Book
Irodori: Japanese for Life
Online Course
Irodori Online Course
e-Learning
JF Nihongo Minato
Irodori: Japanese for Life
The Japanese language course book "Irodori: Japanese for Life" is a textbook for acquiring basic Japanese communication skills necessary for daily life and work in Japan.
Key Features
- Covers various situations and topics relevant to daily life in Japan
- Effectively teaches practical Japanese communication skills
- Each lesson's learning goals are presented in Can-do format, clearly defining what you will be able to do
Target Level
Explanation Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, Vietnamese, Myanmar, Nepali, Uzbek, Bengali, Lao, and more
Irodori: Japanese Online Course
A comprehensive Japanese language course based on the course book "Irodori: Japanese for Life." You can learn Japanese interactively through videos in the "Study Content" section, and practice repeatedly in the "Practice Content" section for areas where you lack confidence, such as kanji and grammar.
Smartphone
Learn on your phone
Computer
Full screen learning
Tablet
Portable studying
Available Anytime, Anywhere
Available on smartphone, computer, and tablet. Use your spare time to study Japanese anytime, anywhere.
Target Level
Explanation Languages
English, Japanese, Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, Vietnamese, Myanmar, Nepali, Bengali, Lao
JF Nihongo e-Learning Minato
JF Nihongo e-Learning Minatois the Japan Foundation's Japanese language learning platform that offers various online Japanese courses. Once registered, you can learn Japanese anytime, anywhere via the Internet.
What You Can Do
- Access various online Japanese courses
- Learn anytime, anywhere after registration
- Find links to other Japanese learning websites and apps
Access Minato Platform
Register for free and start learning Japanese today
JF Can-do for Life in Japanese
The Japan Foundation developed "JF Can-do for Life in Japanese"in 2019. It describes basic Japanese communication skills required for daily life in Japan using Can-do statements ("I can..." format describing task performance ability).
Based On
Developed based on the philosophy and concepts of the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education, announced in 2010.
Contents
A total of 381 Can-do items at A1 and A2 levels.
Connection to Irodori
The Japanese course book "Irodori: Japanese for Life" covers 341 Can-do itemsfrom "JF Can-do for Life in Japanese" as learning goals.
For Japanese Language Teachers
The Japan Foundation has developed "JF Can-do for Life in Japanese" to help foreign nationals coming to Japan (for example, under the Specified Skills visa) acquire basic Japanese communication skills required for daily life in Japan.
Key Points for Teachers
- Can-do statements describe practical abilities in "I can..." format
- Covers 381 items across A1 and A2 levels
- Directly linked to practical daily life situations in Japan
- "Irodori" textbook covers 341 of these Can-do items
Target Learners
Foreign nationals preparing to come to Japan under the Specified Skills visa and other programs, who need to acquire basic Japanese communication skills for daily life in Japan.