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You’ve tried to improve your Japanese accent on your own.

You've watched YouTube videos and done as instructed.

But, you haven't had any breakthroughs and you feel stuck.

Still feeling unsure about your Japanese pronunciation?

✔ You can read and write Japanese—but speaking still feels awkward or unclear

✔ You know you have an accent, but don’t know what to change

✔ You’ve tried to improve, but you’re stuck and not sure what’s working

✔ You’ve never even heard of pitch accent—and now you're wondering why no one teaches it!

Now imagine this instead...

✔ Feeling more confident speaking with native speakers—without second guessing yourself

✔ Learning at your own pace, with lifetime access and flexible review options

✔ Understanding what to listen for and how to improve your pronunciation

✔ Studying from anywhere in the world, with support when you need it

You’re ready to improve your Japanese accent, but you don't know where to start.

"Tell me how I've been learning Japanese for 20 years and no one ever explained this to me. I took it in college too."
"Info about pitch-accent can be so hard to find."
"I had literally no idea why I randomly struggled with making some words flow."

It's not easy finding textbooks, online resources, and teachers who can support you while you learn and improve your accent. There are very few resources that make the information accessible and actionable.

That’s why I created Japanese Phonetics 101! We focus on understanding how the Japanese sound system works, and on how you can practice and challenge yourself to keep improving so that you not only sound more like a native speaker, but you also open up personal and professional opportunities to use Japanese.

**An actionable program to help you understand exactly how you can improve your Japanese pronunciation and pitch accent.**

It's never too early or too late to build confidence

and create new opportunities with an improved accent.

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Japanese Phonetics 101 teaches you the rules and patterns behind it all, in a visually-supported, easy-to-understand way. It's not like those textbooks that only give you rules to memorize.

Japanese Phonetics 101 gives you the tools you need to train yourself to hear and reproduce native-like Japanese. Listening and speaking skills come hand-in-hand.

Japanese Phonetics 101 is there for you every step of the way. You'll get support in and out of live office hours. Zoom, email, community support - you got it.

"Kokoro Communications' Phonetics 101 course breaks down Japanese pronunciation in easy to follow videos and accompanying materials. It's a great mix of theory and practice that would be useful not only to those earlier in their learning journey (like myself) but also those who are more advanced grammatically but wanting to sound like a native speaker!"

When you start focusing on improving your accent,

here's what happens:

Knowledge. You gain an understanding of how the sound system works. This allows you to tackle new challenges and make informed decisions on how to improve.

Listening skills. You learn to hear and imitate every sound pattern with accuracy and ease. This results in your pronunciation improving quickly.

Motivation. As your speech sounds more and more natural, motivation increases. This keeps you focused on further improvement, meaning your goals come within reach faster.

Here's what you'll learn:

Module 1: Moras and Stress

Before we get into the fun stuff, it's essential to have an understanding of the rhythm and pacing of Japanese speech and how it's similar - or dissimilar - to other languages.

Module 2: Consonants and Vowels

You probably already know that Japanese has different consonants and vowels than English. We'll break them all down thoroughly, so that you never need to ask about them again!

Module 3: Pronunciation Changes

Have you ever wondered why sounds are sometimes not pronounced as they're written? (Wasn't Japanese supposed to be a "what you see is how you pronounce it" language?) We'll explain all that here!

Midpoint Review

Now that we've been through the foundation of Japanese sounds and rhythm, it's time to apply everything we've learned so far so that we're ready to dive head-first into pitch accent.

Module 4: Introduction to Pitch Accent

Now for the fun part! Pitch accent is an essential component to a good Japanese accent. In this module, you'll learn the essentials of what exactly pitch accent is.

Module 5: Word-Level Pitch Accent

Before we get into the bigger phrases, you'll learn about the rules and patterns of word-level pitch-accent. It is essential to understand pitch accent at the word-level so that we can build on it in the next module.

Module 6: Sentence-Level Pitch Accent

Now that you know the pitch-accent patterns for words, you'll learn how to put it all together. We cover how pitch accent works in phrases, sentences, and questions. Want to know how emotion plays a role? We learn that too!

Quizzes & Challenges

What's the point in learning something if you don't have a place to monitor your progress and celebrate your wins? The 20+ quizzes and challenges are designed to help you increase your awareness of where and how you can focus your time and energy for the biggest improvements!

When you join, you'll get:

1. Instant Access to the Course System

Each of the 6 modules break down topics into easy-to-understand lessons. You'll also find the customizable workbook, extra resources and quizzes, as well as the schedule & recordings of office hours here! Lifetime access included.

2. Bimonthly Office Hours

You don't just get the course - you also get bimonthly (every two months) live office hours. Office hours include focus lessons that review or introduce new material. Can't attend? Don't worry! They'll be recorded so you can review them any time.

3. Additional Resources

In this section, you'll find extra support in the form of videos, dictionaries, and more. I especially recommend the Japanese tongue twisters, shadowing how-to, the big reading and listening resource lists, and the tips for practicing!

Join now and unlock new opportunities.

Complete access to the course area
Bimonthly office hours
Private Facebook community
Support from Team Kokoro
Customizable workbook
General, weekly, and monthly learning plans
All future updates and improvements to the course
Additional resource lists and activities
Over 20 quizzes & challenges
LIMITED TIME: Common Challenges document

GET STARTED FOR $91 CAD

Complete access to the course area
Bimonthly office hours
Private Facebook community
Support from Team Kokoro
Customizable workbook
General, weekly, and monthly learning plans
All future updates and improvements to the course
Additional resource lists and activities
Over 20 quizzes & challenges
PAY-IN-FULL ONLY: Common Challenges document

JOIN NOW FOR $347 CAD

*Save an additional $17 over the payment plan

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO IMPROVE?

That actually depends on how much time and energy you're able to dedicate to learning and practicing the sounds, and how clear you are about your personal goals and deadlines. It takes effort and dedication to become fluent in a language and sound like a native speaker, but if you give it some effort, you'll see improvements in as little as a week!

I'm here to support you through the learning process, so join the office hours, ask questions, and do the challenges!

There has never been a better time to improve your Japanese accent.

Don't put it off another day.

Start now and you will finally:

Speak to native speakers with confidence
Have a solid understanding of the sounds and accent patterns in Japanese
Know why you haven't had a good accent until this point, and where to focus your energy
Increase personal and business opportunities to use Japanese
Have a community of others who are focused on learning the same thing!

If you don't act, nothing will change.

6 months from now, you’ll wish you had started today!

Is this right for me?

✅ Japanese Phonetics 101 is perfect for you if:

You recently began learning Japanese
You've been studying for 10+ years
You want to sound more like a native speaker
You're tired of being misunderstood
You want to improve your understanding of the sounds and accent patters in standard Japanese
You are motivated to join a community of others who are also working on improving their accent

❌ Japanese Phonetics 101 isn't an ideal fit for you if:

You're not planning to learn Japanese
You don't care about improving your accent
You have no interest in the sounds and accent patterns in Common (Standard) Japanese

Questions?
Email me at hello@kokorocommunications.com and

I'll help you decide if it's right for you!

This is literally the least taught area of Japanese and I love it.

You're the first one that I've seen go in depth into phonetics and pronunciation. Thank you!

This is so much appreciated and you explain things so well!

You have two choices here...

You can continue what you're doing:

Still wishing you had support to improve your pronunciation
Still unsure what’s wrong or how to fix it
Still Googling endlessly without results

OR

Or join Japanese Phonetics 101:

Learn how pronunciation and pitch accent really work
Speak with more confidence in conversations
Access support, reliable resources, and a clear plan

Where do you want to be 1-month from now? 6-months? 1-year?

Do you have a plan to get there?

If you're ready to start taking control of your accent,

join Japanese Phonetics 101 now:

Instant access to the course system, so that you can get started on improving your understanding and accent right away!
Bimonthly office hours, so that you can get extra time and extra support, in-person!
Over 20 quizzes & challenges so that you can not only review what you've learned, but also train your ears to hear sound differences and help you identify your strengths and weaknesses!
Additional Resources so that you can easily access a variety of reliable sources to complement course content!

MAYBE YOU'RE WORRIED...

I don't have enough time

Even just 5-10 minutes per day can make a big change over time. Don't stress - take it one day, one week at a time. You can do it!

I'm worried I won't improve

Just like with anything else, you'll improve with time. The great thing about improving your accent is that it's never too late!

It's a bit expensive

The content and support you will receive is thorough and worth the investment, but if you're concerned, a payment option is available!

CAN'T I JUST IMPROVE MY ACCENT ON MY OWN?

You can, but to improve your accent, you need to know what to listen for and what to improve on, on top of the why's and how's of language and anatomy. And although there are tendencies, different people have different strengths and weaknesses. If you don't train yourself to hear and know what your strengths and weaknesses are, it's very difficult to improve on them. We all know how difficult it is to find useful resources that do more than just outline the basics of how pronunciation and pitch accent works in Japanese. Simply reading about it or watching a few videos, unfortunately, won't improve your speaking.

This course is designed to focus on giving you the tools you need to hear and reproduce the sounds of native-like Japanese!

Join now and know you'll receive the support you need to achieve your goals!

Complete access to the course area
Bimonthly office hours
Private Facebook community
Support from Team Kokoro
Customizable workbook
General, weekly, and monthly learning plans
All future updates and improvements to the course
Additional resource lists and activities
Over 20 quizzes & challenges
LIMITED TIME: Common Challenges document

GET STARTED FOR $91 CAD

Complete access to the course area
Bimonthly office hours
Private Facebook community
Support from Team Kokoro
Customizable workbook
General, weekly, and monthly learning plans
All future updates and improvements to the course
Additional resource lists and activities
Over 20 quizzes & challenges
PAY-IN-FULL ONLY: Common Challenges document

JOIN NOW FOR $347 CAD

*Save an additional $17 over the payment plan

One week money back guarantee

I believe whole-heartedly in the Japanese Phonetics 101 course. If you decide to join, but you're not happy with the support you receive and you don't enjoy the course, you will be fully refunded.

Here's what happens when you sign up:

1. You will receive an email from me welcoming you to the course!

2. You get immediate access to the course so that you can get started right away. The course is fully self-paced—learn at your own speed, revisit anytime, and build confidence without pressure

YES! LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN

Frequently asked questions

DO I NEED TO JOIN EVERY OFFICE HOUR?

No, you don’t need to join every office hour - but we recommend that you come as often as you can. You can pre-submit your questions and watch the replay if you can't join!

WHEN ARE THE OFFICE HOURS HELD?

Office hours are held every second month, on the first Thursday of the month. If you're not able to join in-person, pre-submit your questions and/or watch the replay! Each office hour includes a mini-lesson or review.

WHEN DOES THE COURSE START AND FINISH?

The course starts when you join! When you finish will all depend on your schedule. You may be able to get through all of the content in one week, but it'll likely take a lot more practice and review before you feel confident. Don't worry! We all learn at different speeds and have different schedules. Go through the course content as many times as you like!

HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?

Everything is online, within the course area. You'll be given the schedule and links to join the live office hours, plus 24 hour access to the entire course. If you need support, you can send an email any time, and you'll get a response via email and/or during office hours!

HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE?

You get life-time access! This means that as long as Kokoro Communications is offering this course, you'll have access to it. During this time, you receive automatic access to all updates and improvements to the course.

WHAT DO I DO IF I NEED HELP?

You can always ask questions through the support buttons, the member-only Facebook group, email, or you can come join office hours!

WHAT IF I'M UNHAPPY WITH MY MEMBERSHIP?

If you decide to join the course but you realize within a week that you're not happy with it, you will be fully refunded. I have a 7 day money back guarantee.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have so you can determine if this course is right for you!

Email Sachi at hello@kokorocommunications.com and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.

SACHI (she/her)

kokorocommunications.com

Hi, I'm Sachi! こんにちは、幸です！

I was raised in a biracial, bicultural, and bilingual family, and started interpreting for my parents before I even realized my father spoke English. After earning my Master’s in Linguistics and a TESL certificate, I taught English in Japan and later began teaching Japanese in Canada.

While working with Japanese language learners, I saw how little support existed for pronunciation and pitch accent. Many had never heard of pitch accent at all!

I created this course to help learners like you speak with confidence, reduce misunderstandings, and open up new personal and professional opportunities.

宜しくお願いいたします。（よろしくおねがいいたします。）