Japanese Unlocked — Complete Beginner Course, all 6 modules

A complete structured path from zero to reading and speaking basic Japanese — built around the same approach as the free content on this site and the YouTube channel. Six focused modules, each covering one key area. Work through them in order or pick up from wherever you are.

Choose your format

Kindle eBook
Kindle eBook
£3.72
per module  ·  full bundle £14.16

Syncs across all your Kindle devices and the free Kindle app. Buy individual modules or the complete six-module bundle in one go.

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Paperback
Paperback
£18.63
complete six-module set

The full course in a single printed book. Ideal if you prefer working with pen and paper — great for writing practice and study notes.

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The six modules

01
Hiragana — Your First Alphabet
All 46 characters with mnemonics, stroke order, and reading practice. The foundation everything else builds on.
02
Katakana — Loanwords & The Second Alphabet
The alphabet for foreign words, brand names and emphasis. Complete character set with real vocabulary examples.
03
Vocabulary — High-Frequency Words & Expressions
The most useful everyday words grouped by theme, with pronunciation guides and example sentences.
04
Sentences — Particles & Grammar
How Japanese sentences actually work. Particles, verb conjugation and grammar patterns explained clearly without jargon.
05
Conversations — Real Dialogue & Everyday Situations
Annotated real-world dialogues — greetings, directions, restaurants, shopping. Read and understand natural Japanese as it's actually spoken.
06
Kanji Starter — Everyday Characters
The most common kanji with readings, meanings and example sentences. The foundation for reading Japanese in the wild.

Flashcard deck — study anywhere

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200+ flashcards — free CSV download

The full flashcard deck from all six modules is available as a free CSV download. Import it into Anki (free on desktop, Android and iPhone) in a few seconds: open Anki → File → Import → select the CSV → done. The cards cover all hiragana, katakana, core vocabulary, particles and the kanji from Module 6. Download the CSV →

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Free Reference Pack — included with every module

Every module references the Japanese Unlocked Reference Pack — a companion PDF covering grammar tables, verb conjugations, particle cheat sheets and the most common kanji at a glance. It's free and available to download here.