Before you tackle reading comprehension,
build up your N1
vocabulary & grammar
Stop getting stuck on unfamiliar words and grammar patterns —
and start reading through passages under your own steam.
※ Take Vocabulary only, Grammar only, or both — whichever fits what you need.
Unfamiliar words and grammar
stop you mid-passage.
You start reading an N1 passage, and the moment an unfamiliar word or grammar pattern shows up, you stop. While you're working out what it means, you lose the thread of the whole passage.
You look up unfamiliar words each time — in a dictionary, or with ChatGPT. But then a similar expression shows up in the next passage, and you're stuck again.
On exam day, you won't have AI or a dictionary to lean on.
You want to practice reading comprehension, but vocabulary and grammar keep tripping you up before you even get there. Working on reading questions without a solid foundation underneath feels shaky.
If this sounds like where you are right now —
it's not a reading comprehension problem.
Your vocabulary & grammar foundation just isn't there yet.
Solve it as homework,
then check answers &
get explanations in class
Typical vocabulary and grammar study tends to treat memorization as the goal in itself. But memorizing alone leaves mistakes and uncertain expressions unresolved all the way to exam day.
In this course, you study and practice the assigned range as homework beforehand, and class time is centered on checking answers and explanations. We go through mistakes, confusing expressions, and the differences between similar vocabulary/grammar one by one — giving you an efficient 7-week review of N1 grammar and vocabulary.
- Study and practice the assigned range as homework beforehand
- Class time centers on checking answers and explaining mistakes
- Organize the differences between similar vocabulary/grammar and confusing expressions
- Get a full 7-week review of the N1 range
Homework is what makes
a short, complete review possible
If every item had to be explained from scratch in class, there wouldn't be time to cover the whole N1 range in 7 weeks. Because homework comes first, class time can focus entirely on explaining what you got wrong — making the most of limited time for an efficient review before the exam. The vocabulary and grammar you organize here will also help you judge confidently on reading comprehension questions.
Three Perspectives for N1 Vocabulary & Grammar
Vocabulary & grammar, from a weak point to a strength.
- ✕ Stopped by unfamiliar words
- ✕ Looking up grammar every time
- ✕ Don't know how to paraphrase
- ✕ No confidence tackling reading questions
- ◎ Fewer unfamiliar expressions
- ◎ Judge grammar meaning from context
- ◎ Recognize paraphrased expressions
- ◎ Approach reading questions with confidence
Vocabulary and grammar you've learned by theme,
put to use in your own sentences. That practice adds up —
and turns into confidence in reading.
Before you tackle reading comprehension,
why not strengthen your vocabulary & grammar first?
Teaching Experience
What Students Are Saying
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A 7-week vocabulary & grammar course
built for reading comprehension
We don't stop at "sort of remembering it" — we take it all the way to something you can use while reading. Take Vocabulary, Grammar, or both.
N1 Vocabulary
Mon & Wed, 21:00–22:30 JST
14 sessions / 7 weeks
N1 Grammar
Tue & Thu, 21:00–22:30 JST
14 sessions / 7 weeks
Vocabulary + Grammar
Mon–Thu, 21:00–22:30 JST
28 sessions / 7 weeks
Next Course
N1 Vocabulary: starts Monday, October 12, 2026
N1 Grammar: starts Tuesday, October 13, 2026
How It Works
- Study and practice the assigned range as homework before each class
- Class time is centered on checking answers and explaining mistakes
- We organize confusable vocabulary/grammar and expressions you got stuck on
- Both tracks finish in late November, leaving review time before the December 6 exam
Course Details
- Online classes via Google Meet
- 7-week course (October–November 2026)
- Small-group format (max 4 students per class)
- N1 Vocabulary: Mon & Wed / 14 sessions, N1 Grammar: Tue & Thu / 14 sessions, Both: 28 sessions, 90 min per session
7-Week Curriculum
N1 Vocabulary begins Monday, October 12, 2026; N1 Grammar begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Vocabulary runs Monday & Wednesday, Grammar runs Tuesday & Thursday — 14 sessions over 7 weeks each.
N1 Vocabulary (Mon & Wed / 14 sessions)
Based mainly on units 1–66 of N1 Speed Master Vocabulary, with sessions 12–14 devoted to practice questions, weak-point review, and comprehensive review.
N1 Grammar (Tue & Thu / 14 sessions)
Working through all 112 items of Grammar Buddy N1, 8 items per session.
Study and practice the assigned range as homework before each class; class time is spent checking answers and explaining mistakes.
Lesson Schedule
You can check current and upcoming group lesson availability below.
If you'd like to join, please get in touch beforehand.
All times are listed in Japan Standard Time (JST). If you're viewing from abroad, your local time will also be shown based on your browser's time zone.
October–November 2026 Course Schedule
All online · 90 minutes per session · 14 sessions total
N1 Vocabulary
N1 Grammar
N2 Vocabulary
N2 Grammar
N1 Reading
N2 Reading
Intermediate Japanese
Pricing
N1 Vocabulary Only
90 min × 14 sessions
$299
Paid in full (or 2 installments of $159, $318 total)
- Mon & Wed, 21:00–22:30 JST
- Oct 12 – Nov 25, 2026 · 14 sessions
N1 Grammar Only
90 min × 14 sessions
$299
Paid in full (or 2 installments of $159, $318 total)
- Tue & Thu, 21:00–22:30 JST
- Oct 13 – Nov 26, 2026 · 14 sessions
Vocabulary + Grammar
90 min × 28 sessions
$598
No bundle discount applied
- Mon–Thu, 21:00–22:30 JST
- Oct 12 – Nov 26, 2026 · 28 sessions
A trial lesson (50 min, $19) is deducted from your tuition when you enroll in the full course. A single drop-in session (90 min) is $28.
※ Textbook cost not included. ※ If you'd like to join mid-course, we'll review your current progress in a free consultation first. ※ Enrollment closes once a class is full (small-group format).
※ We'll send your payment link individually by email after your free consultation.
How to Start Your JLPT Preparation Course
Book a slot on Google Calendar
Pick any open time and book your free consultation instantly.
Online consultation approx. 30 min
We'll check your current level and, if you're preparing for the December exam, your goals for it — then help you decide whether to take Vocabulary, Grammar, or both.
Enrollment confirmation & payment
Payment via Stripe or PayPal (credit cards accepted).
Preparing for the course
We'll send materials info and anything to prepare in advance.
Google Meet details
We'll send your link ahead of the first session.
Course begins
You're ready to start.
A 7-week intensive
N1 Vocabulary & Grammar course
built for reading comprehension
Study the assigned range as homework, then check answers and get explanations in class.
Take Vocabulary only, Grammar only, or both — whichever fits what you need.
See the "Pricing" section above for full plan details.
Not sure if this is the right level for you? Start with a free consultation.
Homework to solve, class time to confirm.
That's the shortest path to reading with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a guideline, we assume N2-level grammar and vocabulary already in place.
It's not a required class — it's an optional course for anyone who feels unsure about vocabulary and grammar before starting on reading questions.
Vocabulary runs Monday & Wednesday, Grammar runs Tuesday & Thursday.
Taking both means four sessions a week, Monday through Thursday.
Practicing actual reading comprehension questions happens in the N1 Reading course.
If you're already confident in vocabulary and grammar, you're welcome to join the N1 Reading course directly, without this one.
This isn't a course built around scoring well on the grammar/vocabulary section alone — the goal is building the base you need for reading questions.
Your grammar and vocabulary knowledge will deepen as a result, but that isn't the course's primary goal, so please keep that in mind.
Vocabulary meets Monday & Wednesday, Grammar meets Tuesday & Thursday, both 21:00–22:30 Japan Standard Time (90 min per session).
※ All sessions are online via Google Meet.
※ Students outside Japan are welcome — check the Lesson Schedule section above for your local time.
That leaves about 10 days of review time before the December 6, 2026 JLPT sitting.
Textbook cost is not included in tuition — please arrange your own copy before the course starts.
We'll check your current progress in a free consultation first and go from there.
With your vocabulary & grammar foundation in place, you'll be able to move into reading practice smoothly.
Once your vocabulary & grammar foundation is set,
the N1 Reading course is next
After completing this course, you're welcome to join the N1 Reading course right away.
You'll build the skill to read passages with evidence, one step at a time.
Questions? Get in Touch.
If anything about the course is unclear,
feel free to reach out.
Please include your name, contact info, and your question.
We typically reply within 2–3 business days.
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