Japanese Course: Language for Travel

Learn practical Japanese essentials for your next trip with our Japanese language short courses online!

Planning a trip to Japan? This short, travel-focused course is designed to help you communicate simply and confidently in everyday situations while travelling.

You’ll learn essential, real-world Japanese for getting around, ordering food, shopping, and interacting politely with locals — without getting bogged down in complex grammar.

With a strong focus on speaking and listening, classes are interactive and supportive, helping you feel more comfortable using Japanese in common travel scenarios and enjoy a smoother, more connected travel experience.

This course is ideal for travellers seeking a friendly, practical introduction to Japanese, and can also act as a stepping stone into our regular Japanese language courses.

Learning outcomes

What will be covered in this Japanese: Language for Travel course?

During the course, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

• Greetings and essential expressions
• Introducing yourself and making simple connections
• Navigating transport and asking for directions
• Ordering food and understanding menus
• Shopping and everyday transactions
• Cultural etiquette and polite communication
• Handling simple problems and asking for help

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Course content

During this Japanese: Language for Travel course, participants will work with techniques and ideas based on key travel situations, with each session focusing on a practical, real-world topic:

• Greetings and basics
  Introduce yourself, make simple connections, and use essential everyday expressions, including yes/no responses
• Navigation and transport
  Use public transport, ask for directions, and understand common signage and transport systems
• Food and dining
  Order food and drinks, understand menus, and communicate basic dietary needs
• Shopping and transactions
  Ask about prices, confirm purchases, and manage everyday shopping interactions
• Cultural etiquette and emergencies
  Understand social norms, polite behaviour, and how to ask for help or explain simple problems

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Japanese: Language for Travel course for?

This course is suitable for:

• Travellers planning a trip to Japan
• Beginners with little or no prior knowledge of Japanese
• Learners wanting a short, practical introduction to the language
• People looking to refresh basic Japanese for travel

Students who wish to continue learning after this course may wish to enrol in our regular Japanese Beginners or Intermediate courses.

Course venue

Online via Zoom

Zoom details will be provided with your enrolment confirmation.

Requirement: A device with a stable internet connection

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Notebook and pen
• A willingness to engage and learn!

No textbook is required for this course.

Additional information

Japanese language bundle

Continue your learning and save — enrol in three Japanese language courses and receive an automatic 15% discount.