Structured learning phases designed to build solid vocabulary, grammar, listening comprehension, and speaking skills.
Phase 1
Phase 1: Orientation defines upper-intermediate transition, exam complexity, and real-life language usage expectations.
Phase 2
Phase 2: Foundation revision ensures fluency in scripts and N4 grammar essentials.
Phase 3
Phase 3: Course map outlines integration of advanced grammar, reading speed, and listening comprehension.
Phase 4
Phase 4: Sentence structure expands to complex clauses, relative clauses, and advanced connectors.
Phase 5
Phase 5: Advanced particles (のに, でも, ばかり, だけでなく) express contrast, limitation, and emphasis.
Phase 6
Phase 6: Verb forms include causative, passive, causative-passive, and advanced conditional structures.
Phase 7
Phase 7: Adjectives and expressions deepen nuance, emotion, and abstract description.
Phase 8
Phase 8: Question patterns include rhetorical, indirect, and implied questions.
Phase 9
Phase 9: Core grammar includes ～ように, ～らしい, ～そうだ, ～ことになる for inference and explanation.
Phase 10
Phase 10: Vocabulary expands to ~3000 words including abstract, workplace, and media terms.
Phase 11
Phase 11: Communication expressions include polite, neutral, and informal shifts based on context.
Phase 12
Phase 12: Numbers and expressions expand into statistics, percentages, and summaries.
Phase 13
Phase 13: Social vocabulary includes formal and informal hierarchy expressions.
Phase 14
Phase 14: Topic vocabulary includes education, business, technology, and society.
Phase 15
Phase 15: Daily expression includes opinions, arguments, and experiences.
Phase 16
Phase 16: Kanji introduction prepares for ~650 kanji with deeper radical understanding.
Phase 17
Phase 17: Kanji learning integrates reading comprehension and compound usage.
Phase 18
Phase 18: Reading introduction focuses on extracting main ideas quickly from longer passages.
Phase 19
Phase 19: Sentence analysis includes nuance, implication, and tone.
Phase 20
Phase 20: Passage reading includes articles, editorials, and multi-paragraph texts.
Phase 21
Phase 21: Real-world reading includes official notices, instructions, and reports.
Phase 22
Phase 22: Listening introduction emphasizes natural speed and implied meaning.
Phase 23
Phase 23: Listening practice includes fast conversations and multiple speakers.
Phase 24
Phase 24: Exam listening focuses on inference, attitude, and conclusions.
Phase 25
Phase 25: Kaiwa develops natural communication and opinion sharing.
Phase 26
Phase 26: Speaking includes structured explanations and personal viewpoints.
Phase 27
Phase 27: Role-plays include workplace discussions and problem-solving.
Phase 28
Phase 28: Discussion practice builds debate and reasoning ability.
Phase 29
Phase 29: Mock exam evaluates speed, comprehension, and accuracy.
Phase 30
Phase 30: Outcome ensures ability to understand everyday Japanese at near-natural speed and express ideas clearly.