Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan – Elementary 1

A2 Level • Daily Communication

Step up from basic phrases with our comprehensive lesson listings for the Irodori Elementary 1 textbook. Master essential A2.1 Japanese communication skills for daily life, including talking about hobbies, navigating towns, and describing schedules, packed with clear explanations and native audio.

Lesson 1: Work in a Restaurant

Learn Japanese greetings for people you haven't seen in a long time, and how to talk about working i...
Greetings & WorkA2

Lesson 2: Hobbies and Video Games

Learn to talk about hobbies like playing video games, cooking, and sports in Japanese. Master staff...
Hobbies & ActivitiesA2

Lesson 3: Seasons and Weather

Master Japanese vocabulary for seasons and weather. Learn to describe seasonal characteristics in Ja...
Weather & SeasonsA2

Lesson 4: Weather Forecast

Learn to understand weather forecasts in Japanese and talk about different weather conditions includ...
Weather & SeasonsA2

Lesson 5: Describing Your Town

Learn to describe your town or city in Japanese. Master vocabulary for convenience, liveliness, and...
Places & DirectionsA2

Lesson 6: Asking for Directions

Master asking and giving directions in Japanese. Learn to navigate to post offices, banks, temples,...
Places & DirectionsA2

Lesson 7: Being Late & Meetings

Learn to arrange meetings and explain delays in Japanese. Master vocabulary for train delays, gettin...
Social InteractionsA2

Lesson 8: Going Out Activities

Learn to talk about experiences and plan activities in Japanese. Master inviting people out and disc...
Social InteractionsA2

Lesson 9: Studying Japanese

Learn to discuss Japanese language learning experiences and ask for help with reading and writing.
EducationA2

Lesson 10: Japanese Classes

Learn to find and join Japanese language classes. Master vocabulary for community centers, schedules...
EducationA2

Lesson 11: Food and Ingredients

Learn Japanese vocabulary for food ingredients, shopping, and party planning. Master discussing food...
Food & DiningA2

Lesson 12: Food Description

Master describing food appearance and taste in Japanese. Learn cooking instructions and food prepara...
Food & DiningA2

Lesson 13: Work Communication

Learn workplace communication in Japanese. Master reporting problems, asking for help, and understan...
Work & BusinessA2

Lesson 14: Taking Time Off

Learn to request time off and explain absences in Japanese. Master workplace permission requests and...
Work & BusinessA2

Lesson 15: Health & Hospital

Master Japanese medical vocabulary for doctor visits. Learn to describe symptoms and understand medi...
Health & MedicalA2

Lesson 16: Healthy Lifestyle

Learn to discuss health maintenance and prevention in Japanese. Master vocabulary for exercise, diet...
Health & MedicalA2

Lesson 17: Visiting & Gifts

Learn Japanese customs for visiting homes and giving gifts. Master family vocabulary and gift-giving...
Social & CulturalA2

Lesson 18: Celebrations

Learn to give congratulations and celebrate occasions in Japanese. Master vocabulary for birthdays,...
Social & CulturalA2