Japanese Finally Makes Sense!
Discover how Japanese comes together, one lesson at a time.
Why Cory's Lessons?
You don't need more apps or learning streaks. You need clear explanations that make Japanese understandable, and enough speaking practice to make it all stick. Sign up now to start making real progress.
Commit to the Goal.
Learning Japanese is a challenge, but it is achievable. Invest in yourself and your dream by choosing a program that will help you make sense of the language.
A few minutes of passive learning a day is not going to make you a Japanese speaker. An organized program with lessons, review materials, and support will. With self-paced lessons focused on one grammar point at a time, you can build your skills naturally without feeling overwhelmed.
Easy-to-understand English explanations mean less time deciphering rules and more time actually practicing Japanese. As you progress, what once seemed confusing becomes clear and communicating starts to feel more natural. Having gone through that same process myself, I can help you navigate the tricky parts and understand the nuances along the way.
The goal isn't just to learn Japanese—it's to speak it with confidence. And I'll help you get there.
What You Need To Get Started
Four simple things and you'll be ready to go!
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Cory's Beginner Japanese Course with over 22 hours of content, split into 77 video lessons you can watch at your own pace. Plus review materials to help you retain what you've learned.
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The Thinkific mobile app to access your lessons anytime, anywhere. Pick up where you left off and keep learning wherever your day takes you.
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A copy of the GENKI I, Third Edition textbook by Japan Times Publishing. You'll need this to follow along with the lessons. Purchase the Textbook or the Textbook & Workbook Set here through Cory's Amazon affiliate links.
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A commitment to learn! Remember, you aren't striving for another online streak; you're striving to actually speak Japanese.
Testimonials
“I truly enjoyed these classes by Cory. The lessons were engaging and personable and taught in a cheerful manner. I felt comfortable practicing the sentences aloud in the privacy of my own home, and I appreciated being able to rewind and pause the videos for practice! The videos made it feel as though you were actually conversing with someone in real time. It's also wonderful to be taught everyday conversations by someone who deeply understands cultural nuance. I was impressed by how much I knew by the end of the course, and I can't wait to learn more!”
— NJ, Beginner Japanese Learner
“Dynamic lessons. I was happy to learn from an experienced speaker. I like that we can keep track of our progress. It helps students see where we're at and the ground covered so far. Thanks, Cory!!”
— Justin, Beginner Japanese Student
“Cory is the greatest! Her program is informative, immersive, and straight-to-the-point. She swiftly and smoothly breaks the text down into baby steps that are simple and easy to follow. The videos are clear and helpful, with color-coded captions that stand out especially to visual learners like me. I'm amazed at how quickly I made real progress with the videos. I felt somewhat familiar with language basics, syntax, and pronunciation in what seemed like very little time. Cory is a very talented tutor!”
— Natalie, Beginner Japanese Learner
“The lessons are actionable and easy to understand. I got the hang of things fast due to Cory's enthusiastic and precise teaching style. The video format makes it very easy to pause and practice over and over if need be. Thanks for a great class!”
—Langley, Beginner Japanese learner