Module 1 — Can-Do Statements

Japanese A1 · Exercise 1

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Module 1 — Can-Do Statements

What you'll be able to do after this module

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Welcome to your first Japanese module! Here's what you'll learn about greetings and self-introduction. がんばって!

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After completing Module 1, you will be able to:

  • Greet people appropriately in Japanese — use formal greetings like こんにちは (konnichiwa) and おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu), and know when to use each one.
  • Introduce yourself — state your name, nationality, and occupation using the pattern 「わたしは〜です」(watashi wa ~ desu).
  • Ask someone's name and nationality — use questions like 「おなまえは?」(onamae wa?) and 「おくには?」(okuni wa?).
  • Use basic numbers 1–10 — count from いち (1) to じゅう (10) in Japanese.
  • Recognize and read basic hiragana characters — identify the hiragana used in common greetings and introductions.
  • Use です (desu) to make simple statements — form polite sentences like 「がくせいです」(gakusei desu — I am a student).