About these Japanese grammar lessons
This collection covers the JLPT N5 to N3 syllabus, organised lesson by lesson. The N5 set follows standard textbooks Book I (lessons 1 to 25), the N4 set follows Book II (lessons 26 to 50), and the N3 set follows standard textbooks Intermediate (lessons 1 to 25). Each entry includes core sentence patterns, example sentences, particle usage, conjugation tables and cultural commentary — written so that learners can follow along while still being useful for JLPT revision.
standard textbooks (N5, N4 & N3)
standard textbooks is the most widely used Japanese textbook in classrooms across Japan. Our material mirrors the textbook's lesson order so you can use it alongside the book, in self-study, or as standalone revision before a JLPT sitting. Topics include て-form, plain form, conditionals, passive and causative forms, keigo, transitive and intransitive verb pairs, and intermediate to advanced constructions.
Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan
The Irodori track follows the Japan Foundation's Irodori series — Starter (A1), Elementary 1 and Elementary 2 (A2). It is task-based and emphasises real-life situations like introducing yourself, asking for directions, shopping, making appointments and discussing daily routines. Use the Starter level if you are completely new to Japanese, and Elementary 1 / 2 to bridge into N4-level material.
How to study with this material
Open a lesson, read the explanation, then practise each pattern out loud with the example sentences. Pair the written content with the lesson-wise audio on the Listening page to internalise pronunciation, and quiz yourself on the related Vocabulary lists. Most learners can comfortably cover one standard textbooks lesson per week with daily 30-minute sessions.
Cornerstone Study Guides
To supplement your lesson studies, explore our comprehensive, editor-reviewed guides on core Japanese concepts, script rules, and vocabulary roadmaps: