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Irodori Elementary 2 (A2): Free Japanese Lessons for Real-Life Communication

All 18 Lessons • Upper A2 (A2.2) • JFT-Basic & JLPT N4 Prep • いろどり Elementary 2

Finish the A2 journey with the complete lesson directory for Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan – Elementary 2. Follow the Japan Foundation's official 18-lesson curriculum through conditionals (～たら), the passive form, comparisons, and polite requests — applied to restaurants, travel, festivals, disaster safety, and life planning — with Can-do goals, situational vocabulary, and native audio practice.

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 1: 先週、日本に来ました – self-introduction at a new Japanese workplace

Lesson 1: 先週、日本に来ました – I Came to Japan Last Week

Introduce yourself to new colleagues on day one: say when and with whom you came to Japan, where you live now, and what your hometown is famous for — all in natural past-tense Japanese (～ました).
People & IntroductionsA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 2: まじめそうな人ですね – describing appearance and personality in Japanese

Lesson 2: まじめそうな人ですね – He Seems Like a Serious Person

Describe anyone's looks and personality with ～そう and ～ている: glasses, hairstyles, and character words like まじめ and やさしい — enough Japanese to identify exactly who you mean.
People & IntroductionsA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 3: アレルギーがあるので、食べられません – allergies and restaurant Japanese

Lesson 3: アレルギーがあるので、食べられません – Can't Eat It Because of Allergy

Eat out safely in Japan: explain allergies with ～ので and ～られません, read Japanese menus, make a reservation, and order dishes you can actually eat.
Food & DiningA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 4: 醤油をつけないで食べてください – giving and following food instructions in Japanese

Lesson 4: 醤油をつけないで食べてください – Please Eat It Without Soy Sauce

Give and follow food instructions with ～てください and ～ないでください: ask how to eat unfamiliar dishes, understand local eating customs, and share recommendations.
Food & DiningA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 5: 早く予約したほうがいいですよ – travel planning and advice in Japanese

Lesson 5: 早く予約したほうがいいですよ – You Should Book Early

Plan trips with advice phrases ～たほうがいいです and ～前に: compare destinations and accommodation, ask room rates with 一泊いくらですか, and follow booking tips from Japanese speakers.
Travel & TransportationA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 6: いろいろな所に行けて、よかったです – sharing travel experiences in Japanese

Lesson 6: いろいろな所に行けて、よかったです – Glad I Went to So Many Places

Share travel stories with the potential form (行けました) and ～てよかった: read train tickets and station announcements, then describe where you went and what you were able to do.
Travel & TransportationA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 7: 雨が降ったら、ホールで行われます – conditional ～たら and passive form for community events

Lesson 7: 雨が降ったら、ホールで行われます – If It Rains, It Will Be Held Indoors

Understand community event posters with the conditional ～たら and the passive 行われます: check dates, venues, and rain plans for local festivals and neighborhood events.
Community & EventsA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 8: 屋台はどこにあるか知っていますか – embedded questions at Japanese festivals

Lesson 8: 屋台はどこですか？ – Where Are the Food Stalls ?

Ask polite embedded questions like ～か知っていますか and ～か教えてください: find festival stalls, ask about event schedules, and chat naturally at international exchange gatherings.
Community & EventsA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 9: 成人の日は何をするんですか – Japanese annual events and holidays

Lesson 9: クリスマスには何をしますか – What do you do in Christmas?

Talk about Japanese annual events — New Year, Coming-of-Age Day, and more — with ～んですか and ～たり～たりする, and compare them with holidays back home.
Culture & TraditionsA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 10: どんな服を着たらいいですか – Japanese clothing etiquette for formal occasions

Lesson 10: どんな服を着たらいいですか – What Should I Wear?

Dress right for every occasion: ask ～たらいいですか, use clothing verbs 着る・はく, and learn what's expected — and forbidden (～てはいけません) — at weddings, funerals, and hospital visits.
Culture & TraditionsA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 11: ポイントカードを持ってくるのを忘れました – shopping, point cards, and lost items in Japanese

Lesson 11: ポイントカードを忘れました – I Forgot My Point Card

Handle shopping slip-ups with ～のを忘れました: forgotten point cards, reporting lost items (落とし物), and understanding in-store announcements — the real Japanese of checkout counters.
Shopping & ServicesA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 12: この掃除機は軽くて、持ち運びが楽です – comparing products and prices in Japanese

Lesson 12: この掃除機は軽くです – This Vacuum Is Light

Compare products like a pro with て-form adjectives (軽くて・使いやすい) and ～のほうが: describe pros, read price tags, and shop smart on flea-market apps.
Shopping & ServicesA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 13: 資料がたくさん展示されています – passive form and public facilities in Japanese

Lesson 13: 資料がたくさん展示されています – Many Materials Are on Display

Use libraries and community centers with the passive form (展示されています): borrow and return materials, follow facility rules with ～ないでください and ～なければなりません, and access local services.
Services & FacilitiesA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 14: 前髪をもっと短く切ってくれませんか – polite requests for services in Japanese

Lesson 14: もっと短く切ってくれませんか – Will You Cut a Little Shorter?

Request services politely with ～てくれませんか and ～てもらえませんか: get the haircut you actually want, arrange deliveries and dry cleaning, and use foreign-resident support services.
Services & FacilitiesA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 15: 会議室の電気がついたままです – ～たまま, eco habits, and garbage separation in Japan

Lesson 15: 会議室の電気がついたままです – The Lights Were Left On (Eco Habits)

Point out things left on with ～たまま, master Japan's garbage separation rules (分別), and talk about eco-friendly habits at work and at home.
Environment & SafetyA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 16: 地震のときは、あわてないでください – earthquake and disaster safety Japanese

Lesson 16: 地震のときは、あわてないでください – Don't Panic in an Earthquake

Stay safe in Japan: understand earthquake and disaster announcements with ～ないでください and ～ときは, follow evacuation drills, and prepare an emergency kit (非常持ち出し袋).
Environment & SafetyA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 17: 前より日本語が上手になりました – comparisons and progress with ～より in Japanese

Lesson 17: 前より日本語が上手になりました – My Japanese Is Better Than Before

Talk about your progress with ～より and ～ようになりました: how your Japanese, work, and daily life in Japan have changed since you arrived — and where you're headed next.
Personal DevelopmentA2Elementary 2

Irodori Elementary 2 Lesson 18: 自分の会社をはじめようと思っています – future plans and intentions in Japanese

Lesson 18: 自分の会社を立ち上げます。 – I'm Starting My Own Company

Share your dreams with ～(よ)うと思っています and ～たいと思っています: talk about future plans and career goals, and express heartfelt thanks with おかげさまで.
Personal DevelopmentA2Elementary 2

About Irodori Elementary 2 (A2) Textbook

いろどり (Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan) is a free Japanese textbook series published by the Japan Foundation. Elementary 2 is the final volume of the A2 level, containing 18 lessons built around practical "Can-do" goals — handling allergies at restaurants, understanding event notices, requesting services, staying safe in disasters, and planning your future in Japan. Its grammar (～たら, passive form, ～たほうがいい, ～てくれませんか, ～たまま) closely overlaps with JLPT N4, making the complete Irodori Elementary series one of the best free paths to JFT-Basic readiness. These lessons follow the official book lesson by lesson, with grammar notes, situational vocabulary, and native audio practice.

Continue the series: Irodori Starter (A1) and Irodori Elementary 1 (A2).