12-Week Japanese Speaking Program for Elementary Level
Speak Japanese with confidence!
Ready to move from “simple sentences” to real conversations?
Who said you need to master the grammar/kanji before speaking Japanese?
This program is perfect for upper A1 / A2 learners who want to speak with more confidence.
After 12 weeks, you will be able to:
Talk about daily life, ideas, and experiences in order
Explain things clearly in simple Japanese
Hold longer conversations with confidence
Fix the grammar gaps that block your speaking
About the Program
Dates: January 10 – April 3, 2026
Where: Online (Telegram, Google Docs/Drive, Zoom)
12-Week program
All materials (PDFs, audio, etc.) sent via Telegram & Google Drive
4 times private Zoom sessions (30 minutes)
2 times group Zoom sessions (45 minutes)
Daily/weekly speaking practice via voice messages
Instruction in English
Small group
You can learn at your own pace — around your life, not the other way around.
What you'll learn in 12 weeks
Weeks 1–3: Weekends, Hobbies & Small Talk
Talking about days off
Hobbies (past / present / future)
Sharing impressions
Weeks 4–6: Seasons, Weather & Describing Things
Seasons & seasonal events
Weather expressions
Describing items & gifts
Weeks 7–9: Health & Recommendations
Healthy habits
Giving advice
Recommend/not recommend places/foods
Weeks 10–12: Culture, Manners & Experiences
Cultural experiences
Manners in countries
Final review & evaluation
Is This for You?
Yes:
Know some basic Japanese and create simple sentences
Can commit to learning for 12 weeks
Want flexibility and real speaking support
No:
You can’t follow English instructions
You expect to be able to speak like a native speaker in 3 months
You’re not ready to speak Japanese consistently
(But if you’ve read this far — you’re likely a great fit!)
How to Join
Regular price: €450 (after January 5)
Payment options:
One-time payment
Or 3 installments of €160
Contact me to arrange installment payments.
Testimonials
Before I began working with Akari I struggled with speaking Japanese. Even though I am at the elementary level I wanted to be able to have short conversations that could help me while travelling in Japan. The program created an opporunity for me to research plentiful useful vocabulary and receive insightful tips and necessary feedback from Akari to build up confidence and skillset. What I love the most is that Akari talked in Japanese that was adjusted to my level of knowledge, so I found it rewarding everytime I understood her feedback. Transcripts that were available also helped me a lot, whenever I wanted to get back to any grammar points we studied. Highly recommend the program!
Piotr Drewnicki
I took Akari-san's 3-week speaking program and it was exactly what I needed! Before her program, I was studying on my own without the help of a teacher. While learning vocabulary and reading was alright, you cannot get detailed feedback on your speech. Many language learning apps will tell you you're wrong, but not give you context as to why you were wrong, or why some words/phrases work in one context but not another. Akari-san gives excellent, detailed feedback that you can easily understand and put to use right away. Also, no program or textbook can give you feedback on pronunciation and pitch intonation; which I quickly learned I was lacking before starting this program.This program is a flexible and budget-friendly way to have regular communication and practice with a native Japanese speaker and professional language teacher. It's great practice for Japanese learners just starting, or learners who already have many of the basics down and need a chance to put them in practice!
Cameron
I really enjoyed the Three Week Speaking programme with Akari. Moving from learning Japanese to speaking is difficult and being able to send small messages every day really helped build my confidence.
I also liked that the format was low pressure and I could reply when I wanted, but replies were often enough that I was able to practice speaking and listening every day.
Daniel Sercombe
About me
Hi, I’m Akari Piotrowski, a Japanese teacher with 5+ years of experience.
I’ve helped learners from the USA, UK, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, Japan, and more to build confidence with a practical, communicative approach to learn.
Also, the creator of the podcast “Slow Japanese,” which has been streamed over 400k.
Contact
Questions? Email me at info(at)mochifika.com or contact from this form!