Japan With Adi
Good online Japanese classes in India are live, in small batches, aimed at a JLPT level (N5 first, then N4), held at times that fit Indian evenings or weekends, and open about fees and installments. Watch a free demo class before you pay, and check that the course ends in the JLPT, the certificate employers and universities recognise.
By Aditya Dewangan · Updated 1 November 2026
What should you compare?
- Live or recorded: live classes let you ask questions and speak; recordings are useful for revision but rarely enough on their own.
- Batch size: in a small batch the teacher hears you speak every class.
- JLPT levels: a course should say which level it prepares you for, usually N5 from zero and then N4.
- Class times: check the days and times in IST against your college or work hours.
- Speaking practice: look for conversation classes, not only grammar.
- Fees: the full price, any installment plan, and what is included, such as recordings and study material.
Which certificate matters?
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the certificate employers, universities and Japan’s work visas look at, and it never expires. A course certificate shows you attended; the JLPT shows your level. Choose classes that prepare you for a JLPT date: the test is held in July and December.
Questions to ask before you pay
- Can I watch a full demo class first?
- How many students are in a batch, and who teaches it?
- Which JLPT level does the course end at, and in how many months?
- Are classes recorded if I miss one?
- How much speaking practice is there each week?
- What is the total fee, and can I pay in installments?
Can you start for free?
Yes. The Japan Foundation’s Irodori course and its Minato learning platform are free, and NHK World has free beginner lessons. A paid class adds a teacher, speaking practice, a fixed schedule and a JLPT plan, which is what keeps most learners going.
Where does Kihon fit?
Kihon is Japan With Adi’s live online course for learners in India, in small batches. Ippo covers one level, N5 from zero or N4, in 4 months; Mirai covers N5 and N4 together in 8 months. Both include recordings, study material, conversation classes and career counselling, with batches on weekends and weekday evenings. Today’s fees and installment plans are on the prices page, and a full demo class is free to watch.