Master SPEAKING JapaneseïŒ
Self-Study Course for Beginners
Do you want to start speaking Japanese confidently?Â
Begin with the Basic Japanese â Visitor Course: 10 practical lessons for restaurants and shops for £10.
You can upgrade to the full Learner Course later if you want deeper conversations.
đYou'll be transformed :)
My Methods are based on 20 years of teaching:
I studied and taught in the UK for over 20 years. My academic background in language education and learning design helps me create methods that make sense to international learners.
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MA in Applied Japanese Linguistics (SOAS, University of London)
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MBA in Education Management (Kingâs College London)
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Japanese Lecturer at UK universities
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Japanese Language Instructor at the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (UK Foreign Office)
I also understand what it feels like to struggle with a foreign language â because I was once an international student myself. I know the frustration, the silence, the fear of speaking. And that experience shapes every part of my method.
The core of my method â built over 20 years
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1. Mind = Expression (Highâquality input)
You first understand the Japanese mindset behind each expression. Most learners struggle because their input quality is low â they memorise words without understanding the intention behind them. When the âmindâ becomes clear, your input becomes meaningful, and a withinâaâminute explanation is enough for everything to click.
In each lesson:
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Clear illustrations show the situation instantly.
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Expressions are explained within a minute.
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Similar expressions finally make sense.
2. Learn How to Learn Japanese (A method youâve never been taught)
Japanese cannot be learned the same way as European languages. In this course, you learn the learning method Iâve developed over 20 years â something most learners are never taught.
Through out the course:
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You understand why Japanese should be learned in a different order.
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You learn how to study efficiently and confidently.
3. Build Up with Useful, Real-Life Expressions (Step by step Solid foundation)
You learn expressions youâll actually use, step by step from the basics.
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Grammar appears in the order you need it.
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It naturally reappears later, so you donât forget.
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Everything connects to real-life situations.
4. Learn by Speaking (Real communication from day one)
You speak from the very beginning, so your understanding becomes real communication â not passive knowledge.
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The method is designed for natural, confident speaking.
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Speaking comes first, not memorisation.
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Hiragana appears naturally as you learn.
 And because you use your ears, eyes, voice, and body together, this aligns with research from the Dominican University of California showing that multiâmodal learning improves retention and confidence.
Why this method works
Because these four principles work together, you can start speaking naturally from the very first lesson.
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Real results from real learners
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This course finally broke my cycle of ineffective selfâstudy.â â VladÂ
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 I struggled with learning Japanese by myself for years. It was a frustrating cycle of learning, forgetting, and constantly trying new apps, textbooks, and methods.
But when I started Master Speaking Japanese, everything changed.
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I understood grammar points clearly and remembered them
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I could actually use what I learned in daily conversation
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I gained confidence faster than I ever had before
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I started learning more effectively than I had in years
For the first time, I felt genuinely confident speaking Japanese.
I would recommend Master Speaking Japanese to anyone who wants to finally break the cycle of ineffective selfâstudy and make real, permanent progress.
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Why Arai Method Works
đž Confidence to Speak in Real Situations
đžGrammar & Expressions You Can Actually Use
đž Learn Faster, Remember Longer
đž Understand the Japanese Mindset
First step for most beginners:Â Basic Japanese â Visitor Course (ÂŁ10)
Herman
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âOnce I understood the thinking behind Japanese, everything finally made sense.â
Before learning with Arai-sensei, I felt like I was memorising words and grammar without truly understanding how Japanese people think or why certain expressions are used.
She explains the cultural logic behind the language in a way that makes everything click. Suddenly, expressions that felt confusing before became clear and natural.
Her lessons helped me understand why Japanese is spoken the way it is, and how to express myself more naturally in real situations.
If you want to speak Japanese with confidence and real understanding, I couldnât recommend her lessons more highly.
 Lauren
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âArai-sensei teaches in a way that feels truly human.â
Most language courses feel impersonal â the same method copied across every language. Arai-senseiâs lessons are completely different. She uses practical, real-life examples and carefully designed content that helps you navigate everyday situations with confidence when visiting Japan.
What makes this course truly special is the support behind it. Youâll find a real human who genuinely cares about your progress, understands your cultural background, and takes pride in helping you succeed. The Learning CafĂ© gives you encouragement, clarity, and the feeling that youâre not learning alone.
Matt
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âLearning Japanese is nothing like learning French â and that finally made sense to me.â
Before this course, I couldnât find a textbook or class that matched how I learn. I wasted money on resources that worked for European languages but didnât help me with Japanese at all.
Arai-sensei showed me why Japanese needs a completely different approach â and once I understood that, everything became smoother. Her learning support helped me study in a way that actually works for Japanese, not just for languages like French or Spanish.
Now I feel far more confident communicating in Japanese, because I finally understand how to learn it the right way.
A method that works for Japanese â because Japanese works differently
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Are you struggling to speak because you donât get real opportunities to use Japanese?
Maybe youâve spent years memorising scripts and grammar, but still canât hold simple conversations.
Youâll build confidence fast by learning Japanese the way it actually works â through real speaking practice in real situations.
What youâll be able to do in just 4 weeks
3.7x faster learning progress & 400% boost in confidence
 â based on survey results from our students.
How this course helps you improve in 4 weeks
Each lesson teaches grammar and common expressions in practical, real-life situations.
Each lesson has 4 parts: 3 short lesson videos (approx. 5â10 mins each) and 1 quiz.
â„ Access the course 24/7 from any device.
℠Join our online Learning Café to get support and stay motivated.
â„ Take an optional mini speaking lesson â ask questions and get feedback from a professional native teacher.
1. Introduction video
(5-10 mins)
Youâll be able to understand 100% of the grammar and expressions in real life situations!
You'll also understand the link between expressions, mindset and culture from the Japanese perspective.Â
This will help you to become a confident Japanese speaker as quickly as possible!
â Downloadable PDF Summary
2. Practice video
(5-10 mins)
Speaking practice will help you to remember new expressions!
You'll be able to use them smoothly and naturally in no time.
â Personalised Vocab List
3. Conversation video
(approx 5 mins)
Use the expressions you've just learned in a real conversational setting! I'll ask you questions and you can answer, just like in a video call.
Step 1: Watch the model conversation
Step 2: Try it for yourself and record yourself speaking
Step 3: Check your progress by reviewing the model answers.
4. Quiz
Track your progress with a quiz before moving on to the next lesson!
First step for most beginners:Â Basic Japanese â Visitor Course (ÂŁ10)
