From everyday conversation
to the Japanese used in Japan
Go a step beyond the everyday, N3-level Japanese you already know, and build the vocabulary & grammar you need for life, school, and work in Japan — the kind that shows up in workplaces, classrooms, official paperwork, and the news.
Solve it as homework. Check it in class. We build your JLPT N2 vocabulary & grammar step by step, always tied to how it's actually used.
※ Take Vocabulary only, Grammar only, or both — whichever fits what you need.
You know the vocabulary and grammar —
so why does the range suddenly feel so wide?
Up through N3, you could get by with Japanese centered on everyday, familiar situations. At N2, though, topics and text types you'd never encountered before start showing up all at once — work, school, official procedures, the news. You understand what a grammar point means, but not how it's different from a similar one. You're not sure which situation actually calls for it.
Vocabulary that made sense in a word list doesn't come to mind the moment it shows up in a real sentence. Words you never ran into in everyday conversation start piling up, and news articles or explanatory text suddenly feel much harder.
Even after learning vocabulary and grammar, you don't notice it while reading or listening. "I know this — so why doesn't it feel usable?" A lot of learners keep studying with exactly that feeling.
If this sounds like where you are right now —
it's not that you haven't memorized enough.
You just haven't gotten used to the "range" of Japanese used in Japanese society yet.
Solve it as homework,
then turn it into something
you can use in class
Typical vocabulary and grammar study tends to treat memorizing the meaning as the goal in itself. But memorizing alone doesn't mean you'll notice it the moment it shows up in a real sentence, a news article, or something at work or school.
In this course, you study and practice the assigned range as homework beforehand, and class time is centered on checking answers — going through, one by one, "what can this grammar point actually explain?" and "where does this word get used?" It's not memorization for a test; it's building an understanding of Japanese as it's actually used in Japanese society.
- Study and practice the assigned range as homework beforehand
- Class time centers on checking answers, usage, and how similar expressions differ
- For grammar, focus on what it lets you explain — reason, condition, judgment, comparison, change
- For vocabulary used at work, school, in official contexts, and in the news — understand it in context
Not just for the test —
Japanese you can use in society
N2 grammar and vocabulary is Japanese you'll run into directly in Japanese society — at work, at school, in official settings, in the news. The goal isn't memorizing to pass an exam; it's being able to understand it and use it yourself in real sentences and conversations. What you build here helps with reading and listening, of course, and carries straight into everyday life, further study, and work in Japan.
Three Perspectives for N2 Vocabulary & Grammar
Vocabulary & grammar, from knowledge to something you can feel.
- ✕ Know the meaning, but don't notice it in a real sentence
- ✕ Differences between similar vocabulary/grammar stay fuzzy
- ✕ News and explanatory text suddenly feel hard
- ✕ No clear sense of how far the range of Japanese you can handle actually goes
- ◎ Use vocabulary & grammar you've learned in real sentences and situations
- ◎ Tell the difference between similar vocabulary/grammar
- ◎ Gradually get comfortable with news and explanatory text
- ◎ Broader understanding of Japanese as used in Japanese society
From everyday Japanese to the Japanese used in society.
That progress builds real ability for life, study, and work in Japan.
Ready to build the vocabulary & grammar
you need for life in Japan?
Why Aim for JLPT N2?
A step toward
studying in Japan
Universities and vocational schools in Japan often expect N2 or higher as a benchmark of Japanese ability for admission — and it directly affects how well you can follow lectures and coursework once you're there.
Opening up more
career options
N2 is often used as a benchmark of Japanese ability when applying for jobs or changing careers, and it can affect the range of companies open to you.
Reading Japanese
with confidence
Beyond exams, N2-level vocabulary and grammar lets you understand real Japanese writing — documents, articles, and everyday correspondence — on your own.
Building N2-level vocabulary and grammar
opens doors, wherever you're studying from.
Teaching Experience
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N2 Vocabulary & Grammar
for Life, Study, and Work in Japan
Solve it as homework. Check it in class. We build your JLPT N2 vocabulary & grammar tied to how it's actually used.
N2 Vocabulary
Mon & Wed, 19:00–20:30 JST
14 sessions / 7 weeks
N2 Grammar
Tue & Thu, 19:00–20:30 JST
15 sessions / 7.5 weeks
Vocabulary + Grammar
Mon–Thu, 19:00–20:30 JST
29 sessions
Next Course
N2 Vocabulary: starts Monday, October 12, 2026
N2 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, usage, and how similar expressions differ
- Grammar focuses on what it lets you explain; vocabulary focuses on understanding it in context
- N2 Vocabulary finishes November 25, N2 Grammar finishes December 1
Course Details
- Online classes via Google Meet
- Small-group format (max 4 students per class)
- Textbooks: Vocabulary — N2 Speed Master Vocabulary (J Research Publishing); Grammar — Grammar Buddy N2 (The Japan Times)
- N2 Vocabulary: Mon & Wed / 14 sessions, N2 Grammar: Tue & Thu / 15 sessions, Both: 29 sessions, 90 min per session
Curriculum
N2 Vocabulary begins Monday, October 12, 2026; N2 Grammar begins Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Vocabulary runs Monday & Wednesday for 14 sessions over 7 weeks; Grammar runs Tuesday & Thursday for 15 sessions over 7.5 weeks.
N2 Vocabulary (Mon & Wed / 14 sessions)
Working through all 45 units of N2 Speed Master Vocabulary at 4 units per session, with sessions 12–14 devoted to practice questions, weak-point review, and comprehensive review.
N2 Grammar (Tue & Thu / 15 sessions)
Working through all 120 items of Grammar Buddy N2, 8 items per session, following the textbook's own pace.
Study and practice the assigned range as homework before each class; class time is spent checking answers and explaining usage.
※ N2 Grammar follows the textbook's own 120-item pace over 15 sessions, so it leaves less time before the December 6, 2026 JLPT exam than our other courses — about 5 days.
Lesson Schedule
You can check current and upcoming group lesson availability below.
If you'd like to join, please get in touch beforehand.
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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
N2 Vocabulary Only
90 min × 14 sessions
$299
Paid in full (or 2 installments of $159, $318 total)
- Mon & Wed, 19:00–20:30 JST
- Oct 12 – Nov 25, 2026 · 14 sessions
N2 Grammar Only
90 min × 15 sessions
$315
Paid in full (or 2 installments of $168, $336 total)
- Tue & Thu, 19:00–20:30 JST
- Oct 13 – Dec 1, 2026 · 15 sessions
Vocabulary + Grammar
90 min × 29 sessions
$614
No bundle discount applied
- Mon–Thu, 19:00–20:30 JST
- Oct 12 – Dec 1, 2026 · 29 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
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Online consultation approx. 30 min
We'll check your current level and goals, and 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
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Course begins
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N2 Vocabulary & Grammar
for Life, Study, and Work in Japan
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.
From everyday Japanese to the Japanese used in society.
The step you take now carries into the Japanese you'll use ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
That includes learners already living in Japan who are still around N3–N4 level, as well as learners overseas studying with future study-abroad, employment, or life in Japan in mind.
As a guideline, we assume N3-level grammar and vocabulary already in place.
Vocabulary runs Monday & Wednesday, Grammar runs Tuesday & Thursday.
Taking both means four sessions a week, Monday through Thursday.
In class, we check answers and go over where that vocabulary/grammar is actually used and how it differs from similar expressions.
This lets class time focus entirely on checking how it's used, so homework beforehand is expected.
Textbook cost is not included in tuition — please arrange your own copy before the course starts.
N2 Grammar runs 15 sessions to match the textbook's item count, finishing December 1 — about 5 days before the exam, shorter than our other courses. Please keep this in mind.
We'll check your current progress in a free consultation first and go from there.
Once your vocabulary & grammar understanding grows,
your reading gets stronger too
The vocabulary and grammar you build here carries straight into reading comprehension.
If you'd like to build your reading skills alongside it, take a look at the N2 Reading course.
Questions? Get in Touch.
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