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Looking at 23 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, highlighting the well-structured and easy-to-follow lessons, which are often described as bite-sized and manageable. Many appreciate the lifetime access to content, allowing for continuous review and improvement. The teaching style is frequently commended for its effectiveness in breaking down complex grammar and making learning enjoyable and challenging. Reviewers also express high satisfaction with the staff, particularly an instructor, who is consistently described as an incredible, supportive, and attentive teacher. Their personalized feedback and ability to explain concepts clearly are frequently mentioned as key factors in customers' rapid progress and increased confidence in speaking, reading, and writing Japanese. The community aspect is also highly valued, with many noting the friendly and supportive environment, along with opportunities for conversation practice. However, a few people mentioned that the course content was intense and felt like there was a bit too much to learn.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did the Intermediate challenge and I’m so happy I signed up! I’ve learned more in the last 12 weeks than in 2 years of in-person classes. The way the course was broken down into short lessons and in... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a terrific way to learn Japanese. In just 15 mins a day it fits into your lifestyle and you learn useful vocabulary and grammar based at your language level (I was a beginner). I cemented my... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am on my second round with Aimee in one year and I can tell you, her teaching style and the amount of content she puts together for the program is incredible! So much great, deep knowledge is share... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I signed up for my first J12 course level last year after reading reviews, so I know how important it is to read honest reviews. So here goes… It’s fair to say learning languages is not a strong skil... See more


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Japanese with Aimee hosts Japanese in 12, a 12-week group course to help you learn to speak, read, write and understand Japanese. Japanese in 12 is everything you need to speak, read, write natural Japanese, faster than you ever imagined. It's the fully inclusive course that has everything you need. You'll be guided every step of the way, with carefully crafted resources and videos, plus a community of people to help keep you accountable every day. Do you want to learn how to speak real Japanese? Perfect. You're in the right place. If you want to skip the textbooks, apps and trying to connect the dots by yourself – come and join a community of other learners, get support, and access to a huge library of resources and lessons.


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4.6

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

25 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2nd Course with J12

I am on my second round with Aimee in one year and I can tell you, her teaching style and the amount of content she puts together for the program is incredible! So much great, deep knowledge is shared. I did years of app based self study previously, and have learned/achieved more in 2 sessions with Aimee than in all the years combined! Life-time access to the content also means I can keep reviewing and studying to further improve! It’s a really well-laid out program and the teaching is just incredible!

22 November 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Legitimately brilliant

After struggling through apps for six months I gave Japanese in 12 a go … primarily because Aimee was not a native speaker of Japanese who had studied her way to N1 fluency - I believe it always pays to learn from someone who has achieved the outcome you’re after.
This course is legitimately brilliant - I have now completed two levels and going back for a third! The structure in Aimee’s lessons is excellent and this, coupled with her ability to break complex grammatical concepts down into simple, bite-sized lessons that are easy to absorb makes this whole course work in a spectacular way. The 1:1 support and feedback from Aimee is second-to-none, and the live conversation sessions are full of encouragement, patience and fun.

I can’t recommend Aimee and J12 highly enough, it’s been such an amazing learning experience - I really wish I’d done it earlier in my journey.

19 November 2025
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Reply from Japanese in 12

You are the sweetest! Thank you so much for the review. It's been such a pleasure seeing your Japanese skills grow over the past 6 months. Time to use your new skills in Japan 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Intermediate challenge was great

I did the Intermediate challenge and I’m so happy I signed up! I’ve learned more in the last 12 weeks than in 2 years of in-person classes. The way the course was broken down into short lessons and introduced new grammar point slowly, with plenty of exercise sheets was very helpful. Aimee is super friendly and always takes time to give feedback. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn Japanese, I’ll be signing up to the next level.

18 November 2025
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Thank you so much Irene for the review! Your progress has been amazing and I'm so happy for you 😊 Can't wait for the next one with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Japanese in 12: A great course!

I started the course back in April 2024, but stopped partway due to family circumstances. Re-joined to do the 2025 Challenge Round in February and it has absolutely been the best thing I have done to help my Japanese skills grow. Currently doing Week 9. Every week has been a lot of fun, Aimee explains things in an easy way and the lessons are short and concise which is very appreciated. There's lots of practice involved in the challenge that is a combination of speaking, reading and writing. I have been learning Japanese on and off for 20 years and this course has definitely been the best one thus far. I think it's a combination of Aimee's demeanor and how approachable she is and the community of learners themselves. I'm looking forward to going forward onto the next level and do a challenge round when it comes again in 2026!

31 March 2025
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Reply from Japanese in 12

Hey Dinithi, thank you so much for your lovely review. It's been so good to have you back again for the Challenge.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Do it!!!

If you are the type of person who reads reviews to help decide if something will be worth your time and money, let my review be the voice you need to commit to J12. Do it. The way that Aimee has structured the beginner's course is done in such a way that offers support in every way imaginable. Speaking and listening practice? There are community zoom calls. Reading and writing? The modules every week offer new and interesting information + ways to practice. Questions? There's wonderful and kind community group to engage with.

J12 was the best investment I ever made and I'll never regret it. Can't wait to take the next level!

12 February 2025
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Reply from Japanese in 12

Hey Ashley!! Love your FAQ styled review ❤️ I'm so happy that you're a big J12 fan!

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