#lessons

HSK 7 Lessons

JLPT N2 — 10 Structured Lessons

These 10 lessons are designed for learners who have passed N3 (or equivalent) and are systematically building toward N2. Each lesson focuses on a practical competency area, combining explanation, targeted examples, and drills. Prerequisites : JLPT N3 level grammar and vocabulary (~3,750 words), ability to read hiragana/katakana fluently, solid grasp of particles and basic verb forms. Lesson 1: Mastering Formal Written Japanese The Divide Between Written and Spoken Japanese Japanese...

JLPT N3 — 10 Structured Lessons

These ten lessons are designed for learners who have completed N4-level study and are preparing for JLPT N3. Each lesson focuses on a real-world skill that directly maps to N3 exam question types and practical Japanese use. Work through them in order — later lessons build on earlier ones. Time per lesson : 2–3 hours (study + exercises) Prerequisites : N4 grammar and vocabulary; hiragana, katakana, ~284 kanji Lesson 1:...

B2 Lessons

B2 Lesson List These twelve planned lessons take you from independent user (B1) to advanced user (B2), covering complex grammar, stylistic choices, authentic publication reading, and argumentative language. # Lesson Focus 1 Advanced Correlative Combinations tiun ajn , ĝis kiam , tiel ke , kia ajn — correlatives in complex syntactic environments 2 Aspect and the Participle System Nuanced compound tenses: estis kantinta vs. kantis ; the complete aspect spectrum...

HSK 1 Lessons

These 15 lessons walk you through every topic tested in HSK 1, the entry-level Chinese proficiency exam. HSK 1 recognises 150 vocabulary words and a handful of core grammar patterns. At this level you are building the foundation: pronouncing tones, reading basic characters, and stringing together simple sentences about everyday life. Each lesson introduces 12-15 vocabulary items, two or three grammar patterns with worked examples, a realistic dialogue, and exercises...

HSK 4 Lessons

These 20 lessons cover the full HSK 4 (B1) syllabus. At this level you move beyond simple statements into complex, connected discourse. Each lesson targets grammar patterns and vocabulary that allow you to express nuance, cause and effect, concession, comparison, and opinion in natural Chinese. # Lesson Grammar Focus Key Vocabulary 1 连...也/都 — Even X 连...也, 连...都 连, 都, 也, 甚至, 包括 2 Complex Comparisons A是B的N倍, A比B+V得多, 差不多 倍,...

HSK 9 Lessons

JLPT N3 Lessons

N3 marks the B1 milestone — mid-level competence reached after roughly 600–1200 hours of study. You can follow everyday conversation, read simple newspaper articles, and handle most situations while travelling. These ten lessons build the grammar and register awareness needed to pass. Lessons # Lesson Focus 1 Formal vs. Informal Register Keigo basics, plain vs. polite switching 2 Causal Expressions Deep Dive ので、から、ため、せいで 3 Complex Conjunctions I Location and stance...

JLPT N2 Lessons

N2 corresponds to B2 level — approximately 1,200–2,200 study hours from zero. At this level you can read newspaper articles, follow formal speech, and handle most real-world written Japanese. These lessons focus on the grammar patterns, conjunctions, and reading strategies that distinguish N2 from N3. Lessons # Lesson Focus 1 Written Japanese vs Spoken Register differences, written-only forms 2 Formal Conjunction Mastery I ところが, ただし, したがって and peers 3 Formal...

JLPT N5 — 10 Structured Lessons

Ten progressive lessons guide you from zero to N5-ready. Each lesson covers new vocabulary, grammar focus, sample dialogues (with romaji and English), and practice exercises. Lesson 1: Hiragana Mastery + First Greetings Learning Objectives Read and write all 46 basic hiragana characters Use 10 core greetings and expressions correctly Understand when to use formal vs casual speech Hiragana Chart — a i u e o (none) あ い う え...

HSK 6 Lessons

JLPT N4 — Structured Lessons

Ten structured lessons to guide you through N4 content. Each lesson has learning objectives, key vocabulary, grammar focus, two dialogues with full translations, and practice exercises. Work through them in order — each builds on the previous. Lesson 1: From N5 to N4 — Plain Form and Politeness Levels Objectives Understand the difference between plain (dictionary) form and polite (〜ます/〜です) form Know when to use each register Recognize plain form...

HSK 8 Lessons

B1 Lessons

B1 Lesson List These twelve lessons cover all core B1 grammar and skills, building on the A1/A2 foundation to bring you to independent, confident Esperanto use. # Lesson Focus 1 The Accusative Case In Depth Direct object, direction, time measure, flexible word order 2 The Participle System All 6 participles (-ant-/-int-/-ont-/-at-/-it-/-ot-), compound tenses 3 Compound Words Modifier-first compounding, joining vowel, productive heads (-ĉambro, -lando) 4 Word Building Mastery Deriving all...

C1 Lessons

C1 Lesson List These ten planned lessons are for learners who have achieved genuine B2 fluency and are working toward near-native command of Esperanto — including literary style, professional registers, historical and linguistic depth, and full participation in the global Esperanto community. # Lesson Focus 1 Classical and Literary Esperanto Poetry and prose style; the canon of Esperanto literature; Zamenhof, Kalocsay, Auld, Schwartz 2 Vortaro and Etymology Using PIV (...

JLPT N1 — Lessons

These 10 structured lessons are designed for learners who have passed (or are at) N2 level and are targeting N1. Each lesson addresses the qualitative shift N1 demands — not just more vocabulary, but a different register, different reading strategies, and different thinking about the language. Lesson 1: Classical Japanese Roots — Why Modern Japanese Is the Way It Is Why This Matters for N1 N1 grammar includes patterns that...

HSK 5 Lessons

JLPT N5 Lessons

These ten lessons cover the essential grammar, vocabulary, and reading skills for the JLPT N5 level. N5 is the entry level of the JLPT and requires approximately 150–300 hours of study. Work through the lessons in order, as each one builds on the previous. Lessons # Lesson Focus 1 The Japanese Writing System Hiragana, Katakana 2 First Conversations Greetings, introductions 3 Numbers, Time, and Dates Numbers, time 4 This and...

C2 Lessons

C2 Lesson List These eight planned topics represent mastery-level Esperanto — the level at which a speaker uses the language with the full range and precision of a native or near-native, contributes creatively to the community, and possesses deep cultural and linguistic expertise. # Topic Focus 1 Creative Writing in Esperanto Original poetry, short fiction, and stylistic writing; prosody and meter in Esperanto verse; publishing in Beletra Almanako and community...

JLPT N1 Lessons

JLPT N1 represents C1–C2 mastery, typically requiring 2,200–4,000+ hours of study. The focus shifts to literary and classical grammar, formal discourse, and subtle nuance — the language of newspapers, academic papers, and literature. Lessons # Lesson Focus 01 Classical Japanese Foundations Classical verb forms, archaic auxiliaries 02 Formal Discourse Patterns Written register, keigo at depth 03 Literary Grammar I Classical patterns in modern contexts 04 Literary Grammar II — Nuanced...

HSK 3 Lessons

HSK 3 Lesson Plan HSK 3 corresponds to A2 level on the CEFR scale. These 18 lessons cover the grammatical structures and vocabulary required to pass the HSK 3 exam and communicate in everyday Chinese situations. # Lesson Grammar Focus Key Vocabulary 1 The 把 Construction 把 + O + V + complement 把, 放, 打开, 关上, 送, 带 2 Passive Voice with 被 被 + agent + V, 遭到,...

A1 Lessons

The A1 Learning Path This course takes you from absolute beginner to A1 proficiency in Esperanto through 15 structured lessons. Each lesson introduces new vocabulary, explains grammar patterns with clear examples and common mistakes to avoid, provides a realistic dialogue, and includes three practice exercises. A cultural note in each lesson connects the language to the living Esperanto community. The A1 level covers all the grammatical foundations of Esperanto —...

JLPT N4 Lessons

JLPT N4 corresponds to CEFR A2 (elementary). Learners at this level can understand basic Japanese used in everyday situations and read simple texts written in hiragana, katakana, and common kanji. Reaching N4 typically requires 300–600 total study hours from zero, depending on background. Lessons # Lesson Focus 1 Plain Form Mastery Dictionary, negative, past, and plain-polite conversions 2 て-Form Compound Actions Sequencing, ongoing state, and auxiliary verbs 3 Giving and...

HSK 2 Lessons

HSK 2 builds on the foundation of HSK 1, adding the grammar patterns and vocabulary needed to handle real situations: navigating a city, visiting a doctor, shopping, expressing opinions, and talking about the past. These 15 lessons cover all core HSK 2 grammar structures with natural dialogues and targeted practice. Lessons # Title Grammar Focus 1 Comparisons A比B + adj, 没有 comparison, 一样 2 Directions & Navigation 左/右/直走, 从...到... 3...

Sindarin Lessons

This course teaches Sindarin — the Grey-elven language of Middle-earth created by J.R.R. Tolkien — from first sounds to advanced composition. Tolkien was a professional philologist, and Sindarin is a fully consistent linguistic system with its own phonology, morphology, and grammar. It draws heavily on Welsh in its sound patterns and uses a system of initial consonant mutations that will feel familiar to Celtic language learners. The 41 lessons are...