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Beyond Beginner Kanji - Online Group Course - January

£120.00

Many students of Japanese love kanji, but once the initial excitement wears off, learning them can become frustrating. How do you remember different readings, recognise patterns and keep making progress?

Wednesdays 12pm (GMT), from 6th January 2027.

This 6-week interactive online course will help you take your kanji studies to the next level.

We’ll cover:

  • The six types of kanji

  • ON readings and how to use them

  • Essential kanji for reading Japanese food menus

  • Finding reading materials at your level

  • Making vocabulary connections to help you remember kanji

Around 50 new kanji will be introduced over the six weeks.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at students who have studied around 50 kanji and want to build on their knowledge. It follows on from my Kanji for Beginners course, but you don’t have to have attended that course to take this one. Rusty students are very welcome!

What’s included?

You’ll receive a digital and printable workbook with resources and practice activities to use during and after the course.

Practical information

  • Six weekly online lessons via Zoom

  • Taught in English

  • Some knowledge of hiragana is essential; katakana is helpful but not essential

If you’re unsure whether the course is right for you, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

Many students of Japanese love kanji, but once the initial excitement wears off, learning them can become frustrating. How do you remember different readings, recognise patterns and keep making progress?

Wednesdays 12pm (GMT), from 6th January 2027.

This 6-week interactive online course will help you take your kanji studies to the next level.

We’ll cover:

  • The six types of kanji

  • ON readings and how to use them

  • Essential kanji for reading Japanese food menus

  • Finding reading materials at your level

  • Making vocabulary connections to help you remember kanji

Around 50 new kanji will be introduced over the six weeks.

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at students who have studied around 50 kanji and want to build on their knowledge. It follows on from my Kanji for Beginners course, but you don’t have to have attended that course to take this one. Rusty students are very welcome!

What’s included?

You’ll receive a digital and printable workbook with resources and practice activities to use during and after the course.

Practical information

  • Six weekly online lessons via Zoom

  • Taught in English

  • Some knowledge of hiragana is essential; katakana is helpful but not essential

If you’re unsure whether the course is right for you, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

How it works

Course Dates

Wednesdays from 6th January to 10th February 2027

💻 Online Course Format

Classes take place on Zoom, a simple video platform.

To take part, you’ll need:

  • A device with internet access and video capability

  • A laptop or tablet is recommended (better for viewing slides)

🗣️ How lessons work

Lessons are designed to help you understand Japanese actively through interactive activities.

We will:

  • Take part in activities throughout the lesson

  • Work in pairs or groups using breakout rooms (when appropriate)

  • Use slides and structured tasks to support learning

🎧 Lesson recording policy

Classes are not recorded. This helps create a safe and relaxed environment where students feel comfortable speaking.

If you miss a lesson, you can:

  • Use the materials provided

  • Book a 1-to-1 lesson for extra support (optional)

🎥 Class expectations

To help the class run smoothly:

  • You may be asked to mute when not speaking (to reduce background noise)

  • Please keep your camera on where possible, especially during group work

🌍 Time zone note

All class times are listed in UK time. Please note that the dates that the clocks change in the UK may differ from your country.

👥 Class size

  • Minimum: 4 students

  • Maximum: 12 students

💷 Course Fees (2027)

  • 6 week short course: £120

📝 Enrolment

Please enrol by Sunday 3rd January.

Late enrolment may be possible if spaces remain, but early booking helps me to plan!

❌ Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Full refund: 14+ days before course start

  • Refund minus £10 admin fee: within 14 days of start date

  • No refunds after the course has started

👩‍🏫 Who can join?

These courses are for adults only (18+).  I do not teach under-18s.

📚 Workbook

This course includes a free digital and printable workbook with resources and practice activities to use during and after the course.

About me - Fran Wrigley

I’m Fran, a Japanese teacher and kanji enthusiast based in Brighton, UK. I learned kanji as an adult, just like you!

I used the Heisig method (it worked for me, although I don’t necessarily recommend it), along with endless curiosity and a lot of manga and Japanese books.

You can write “Fran” in kanji as 富蘭, which suggests an abundance of flowers, or 腐卵, meaning “rotten eggs”. I prefer the latter.

My favourite kanji is 笑 (warai, laughter), because it looks like a smiling face.