Learn to Love Katakana - Online Group Course - March

£120.00

Katakana can be tricky to learn, especially when so many characters look similar! But once you get the hang of it, you’ll start spotting katakana everywhere in Japanese, from food menus to shop signs.

Learn to Love Katakana is a 6-week online course to help you recognise, read and feel more confident with katakana.

We’ll cover:

  • Learning and remembering all 46 basic katakana characters

  • Spotting the differences between similar-looking characters

  • Reading words borrowed from English and other languages

  • Understanding long vowels and other katakana combinations

  • Practising reading real-world Japanese words

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for beginners who want to learn katakana in a friendly, supportive environment. Some knowledge of hiragana is helpful, but not essential.

Practical information

  • Six weekly online lessons via Zoom

  • Wednesdays at 12pm UK time

  • Starting Wednesday 3rd March 2027

  • Taught in English

If you have any questions about the course, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

Katakana can be tricky to learn, especially when so many characters look similar! But once you get the hang of it, you’ll start spotting katakana everywhere in Japanese, from food menus to shop signs.

Learn to Love Katakana is a 6-week online course to help you recognise, read and feel more confident with katakana.

We’ll cover:

  • Learning and remembering all 46 basic katakana characters

  • Spotting the differences between similar-looking characters

  • Reading words borrowed from English and other languages

  • Understanding long vowels and other katakana combinations

  • Practising reading real-world Japanese words

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for beginners who want to learn katakana in a friendly, supportive environment. Some knowledge of hiragana is helpful, but not essential.

Practical information

  • Six weekly online lessons via Zoom

  • Wednesdays at 12pm UK time

  • Starting Wednesday 3rd March 2027

  • Taught in English

If you have any questions about the course, get in touch and I’ll be happy to help.

How it works

Course Dates

Wednesdays from 3rd March to 7th April 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 Wednesday 24th February.

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.

📚 Lesson Materials

All materials are included.

About me - Fran Wrigley

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

I know learning a new script can feel daunting, especially when some characters look almost identical. I love finding ways to make learning Japanese more approachable, memorable and fun.

My favourite katakana word is probably パン (pan, bread), because it reminds me of one of my favourite Japanese snacks: melon pan! 🍈