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🇯🇵 A0 Foundations · Start from zero

A Picture at Home

Recognize and use eight foundational Japanese words while looking at and describing a picture.

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Module 1

What you’ll learn in A Picture at Home

Recognize and use eight foundational Japanese words while looking at and describing a picture.

Your vocabulary preview

Get familiar with these words before opening the guided module. Inside the course, you’ll practice recognizing them with pictures, recordings and short activities.

わたし
I; me
え
picture
これ
this

Inside this module

  1. Meet the story
  2. New words
  3. Helpful words
  4. Word practice
  5. Build understanding
  6. Word practice
  7. A short conversation
  8. Read your story

Where it fits in your course

This is your starting point. Try it without an account, at your own pace. When you finish, create a free account so that your completed module is saved.

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Before you start

What does A0 mean?

Inklingo uses A0 for the starting point before A1: absolute beginners who are building their first vocabulary. You don’t need a placement test or previous lessons to start Foundations.

Do I need an account for the first module?

No. You can try module 1 as a guest. Create an account when you are ready to continue so your completion is saved and available across the web and app.

Can I use the course on a computer?

Yes. Module 1 is free on the web, with no account needed. Inklingo Pro unlocks the full course on the web and in the app.

What should I practice after Foundations?

Try beginner Japanese stories. Keep using audio and word meanings while you build reading confidence. You can also explore the Japanese vocabulary library.