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I'm Fran, and I'm passionate about the beautiful Japanese language. Step Up Japanese - Conversational Japanese online and in the heart of Brighton, UK!

Learn to speak Japanese in a friendly environment. Gain insights into Japanese culture, express yourself and have fun learning something new. Whether your aim is to travel in Japan, communicate with Japanese friends, or understand your favourite anime series better, Step Up Japanese is here to help you. Follow us on Facebook for the latest info on new classes, or get in touch for a chat about your language-learning needs. Learn Japanese in Brighton with Step Up Japanese!

01/04/2026

How the Japanese writing system works.

Get started with Japanese! Join us in April for a friendly beginner group class - link in my bio 👍

31/03/2026

*English below
📣『いろどり生活の日本語 初中級(A2/B1)』公開!✨

日本で生活・就労する外国人のための日本語教材『いろどり 生活の日本語 初中級』を本日3月31日(火)に公開しました。
初級レベルの学習者が、日本での生活に困らない日本語力を身につけ、自立して意思疎通できるようになることを目指します。
教材はウェブサイトから無料で入手できますので、ぜひご活用ください。
▶️ https://www.irodori.jpf.go.jp/

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📣Release of “Irodori: Japanese for life in Japan, Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1)”!✨

We are pleased to announce the release of “Irodori: Japanese for life in Japan, Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1)” on March 31.
“Pre-Intermediate” is designed for learners at the beginner level, helping them build practical Japanese skills so they can live comfortably in Japan and communicate independently in daily life and at work.
“Irodori” is available online for free, so you can download it from the website!
▶️ https://www.irodori.jpf.go.jp/en/

Beginner Hiragana Course Survey 30/03/2026

Hi everybody! I’m building a beginner Hiragana course, and I need your help!
Can you take a few minutes to fill out this quick survey? Your answers will tell me:
・What’s tricky about learning Hiragana
・What you really want to focus on
・How I can make a hiragana course easier and more fun
👉 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/TEkv1Nog7uFaNxw68
Your feedback will directly shape the course, so you get exactly what you need to succeed.
Thanks so much! 🙏

Beginner Hiragana Course Survey I'm designing a beginner Hiragana course and would love your input. This short survey will help me tailor the content to your goals and learning style. Tell me how you learn best so I can build a course that makes it easy, fun, and effective. Thank you! Fran, Step Up Japanese

Beginner Hiragana Course Survey 24/03/2026

Hello all! I’m building a beginner Hiragana course, and I need your help!
Can you take a few minutes to fill out this quick survey? Your answers will tell me:

・What’s tricky about learning Hiragana
・What you really want to focus on
・How I can make a hiragana course easier and more fun

👉 Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/TEkv1Nog7uFaNxw68

Your feedback will directly shape the course, so you get exactly what you need to succeed.

Thanks so much! 🙏

Beginner Hiragana Course Survey I'm designing a beginner Hiragana course and would love your input. This short survey will help me tailor the content to your goals and learning style. Tell me how you learn best so I can build a course that makes it easy, fun, and effective. Thank you! Fran, Step Up Japanese

07/11/2024

Hiya! 🐣
I’m having a baby soon and will be on maternity leave from 8th Nov.
Step Up Japanese will take a break, and be back in Jan 2026.
To get an email when Japanese lessons start up again, sign up for my newsletter: http://stepupjapanese.com/newsletter

Photos from Step Up Japanese's post 05/11/2024

Thank you for coming to our (almost) end-of-term social!! Featuring a Halloween banana and tasty souvenirs from Australia ❤️ いつもありがとうございます😍

03/10/2024

I love hearing about how you're getting on and what you enjoy most about our classes together! ❤️

“I’ve been taking courses with Step Up Japanese for a few years now and it’s been so fun and beneficial to my Japanese learning! I love learning with other people who enjoy the language. I very much recommend Step Up Japanese to anyone interested in the language.”
- Gabi, Step 3

“Learning with Fran is great! In just a few weeks, I had already noticed my speaking and listening skills had increased very quickly - it is also a lot of fun learning in classes and gives not only a massive boost to my skills, but my confidence too!”
- Elliot, Step 2

30/08/2024

Not sure which level to join? I have some limited availability for consultation calls before group Conversation Courses start next week.

Book a chat here: https://stepupjapanese.as.me/consult (link in my bio too)

What are Conversation Courses?
Learn to speak and understand Japanese in a friendly, relaxed online group class. My group Conversation Courses run weekly from September (next week! Tue 3rd / Wed 4th) to November 2024, and are comprehensive courses in spoken and written Japanese.

Ready to sign up?
Book your space here: https://www.stepupjapanese.com/conversation (link in bio too)

Email me [email protected] with any questions. I'm looking forward to helping you with your Japanese! 😊

Japanese Conversation Courses — Step Up Japanese - Japanese Lessons Online with Fran Wrigley 30/08/2024

Not sure which level to join? I have some limited availability for consultation calls before group Conversation Courses start next week.
Book a chat here https://stepupjapanese.as.me/consult

What are Conversation Courses?
Learn to speak and understand Japanese in a friendly, relaxed online group class. My group Conversation Courses run weekly from September (next week! Tue 3rd / Wed 4th) to November 2024, and are comprehensive courses in spoken and written Japanese.
Ready to sign up? Book your space here: https://www.stepupjapanese.com/conversation

Email me [email protected] with any questions. I'm looking forward to helping you with your Japanese! 😊

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29/08/2024

Don't miss out - Japanese Conversation Courses start next week on Tues 2nd / Weds 3rd Sept!

“Over the weeks, there have been regular opportunities to have fun speaking with small groups of friendly fellow students, and I’ve discovered that my confidence has grown along with my ability. It’s extraordinary to see how far I’ve come, and the firm foundation that is being built for my language skills." - Cathy

Interactive, online lessons designed to get you speaking Japanese as much as possible. A typical class includes a variety of different communicative activities including group and pair work. Join us to speak Japanese, and enter into a different world!

Sign up here:
https://www.stepupjapanese.com/conversation

Photo is from Shikoku, April 2024

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