SAYAS Japanese School/Speak like a native: Add Emotion and Nuance

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Speak like a native: Add Emotion and Nuance

(Former name: Fluency master course)

Level: Intermediates

Fluency master course focusing on Japanese sentence-ending particles like よね, っけ, or な that deliver emotion, intention and nuance.

What you will learn

  • Master common 終助詞

    Learn 15+ sentence-ending particles and 25+ ways to use them naturally.

  • Read social cues with particles

    Understand social signals, avoid awkward situations, and navigate conversations with ease.

  • Understand nuances & mysteries

    Differences between の and か, ね vs. よね, and other subtle rules for natural Japanese.

Why You Need to Master 終助詞

Check out this practice conversation we use throughout the course. Can you tell what the speakers are trying to convey in each sentence? Are they being friendly? Rude? Joking?:

**終助詞 (the sentence ending particles) are in red.

終助詞 convey tone, emotion, and subtle meaning — showing empathy, asking questions, expressing frustration, or adding emphasis. Without them, it’s easy to miss the social cues in a conversation.

In this course, you’ll practice with real conversations where 終助詞 are highlighted, helping you understand the speaker’s intent and tone. It’s one of the few courses that focuses solely on 終助詞 until you can fully understand and use them naturally.

WHAT OUR STUDENT SAYS

Sandra

"I wasn’t even sure if I needed this course at first honestly, but after going through the lessons, I realized how much I’d been missing. The explanations and examples for 終助詞 made things click and now I can understand the tone behind what people are saying and respond naturally. It’s made my conversations so much smoother."

Macha love

"I’ve been learning Japanese for years, but I always felt unsure in conversations. Learning how to use 終助詞 properly in this course helped me pick up on tone and nuance I’d been missing. The example dialogues were really practical and I can finally respond naturally without overthinking. Thank you Saya san!”

About your teacher

Hi, I’m Saya, and I’ve been teaching Japanese for nearly 10 years. I currently live in Spain. After sitting through my fair share of language classes with nothing to show for them but disjointed vocabulary and shaky grammar, I realised that language learners need lessons they can actually use to speak and connect in everyday situations.

Why I created this course

Teaching Japanese for years, I've noticed that many learners think sentence-ending particles are just small details and tend to skip them. But not many of them know that this means missing tone, nuance, and social cues. Countless students work hard on grammar, yet still sound stiff or struggle to follow real conversations.

At the same time, I realized maybe it’s not their fault — there are hardly any textbooks or courses that fully explain 終助詞 in depth. That’s why I created this course. My goal is to help more people

  • speak with firm confidence

  • never get lost in conversations again

  • fully convey what they really want to express.

FAQ

Do I need to know any Japanese before starting?

No! This course is designed for absolute beginners. No prior experience is required.

Is this course self-paced?

Yes, it’s 100% on-demand. You can watch the lessons at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

How long do I have access to the course?

Once enrolled, you’ll have lifetime access.

Can I get a certificate when I complete the course?

Yes, we provide SAYAS original course complication certificate once you finish all lessons!

What kind of materials are included?

The course includes:

  • Video lessons

  • Printable PDF slides

  • Practice quizzes and review exercises

  • Vocabulary and grammar list in PDF

  • 3 recaps to ensure your understanding

Can I download the videos?

Usually, videos can only be streamed online. However, you can download all PDF materials.

Is there homework or assignments?

Yes! Optional practice tasks are provided to help reinforce what you’ve learned, AND you can submit them to get corrected.

Can I ask questions if I’m confused?

YES. You can send email to info@sayasjapanese.com anytime to clear your doubts.

Is there a refund policy?

Due to the nature of digital content, we do not offer refunds once access to the course materials has been provided.

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