KONNICHIWHAT · MELBOURNE CBD

こんにちは！

A friendly place
to learn Japanese.

Learning for your next trip, a love of Japan, or just for fun? We'd love to welcome you. Learn useful Japanese with friendly and experienced teachers who encourage you every step of the way.

Small group & private lessons · Beginners welcome

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LESSONS

Learn Japanese your way

Group LessonsLearn, laugh and practise together in a small group of 2–6. Meet classmates at your level and enjoy building confidence together.Explore group lessons →

Private LessonsYour goals, your pace. Enjoy personal support from a friendly teacher, with flexible lesson times in person or online.Explore private lessons → Try a 30-minute private lesson for $10 →

Izakaya TalkTake your Japanese out into the world! Enjoy relaxed conversation, lively discussions and trivia while practising beyond the classroom.Explore Izakaya Talk →

What's happening at KonnichiWhat?

Term 5 2026 Enrolment OPEN!!17 Sep 2026

Japanese Intensive Course for Absolute Beginners!8 Sep 2026 See our news & events →

YOUR JAPANESE JOURNEY

Let's find your starting point

New to Japanese?Start with a simple "konnichiwa". Our Introduction course will help you take those first steps, with plenty of encouragement along the way.Explore beginner classes → Heading to Japan?Make your trip even more memorable. Learn useful Japanese for ordering food, shopping and finding your way around.Explore Japanese for Travellers → Already learning?We'd love to help you keep going. Join a group at your level and enjoy putting your Japanese into practice.Explore group courses →

SMALL SCHOOL. WARM WELCOME.

What makes us special?

Fun and laid-back atmosphere: Our friendly, relaxed classes make learning Japanese fun and never intimidating.
Experienced bilingual teachers: Our qualified, experienced teachers make learning clear, practical and enjoyable—and are always happy to answer your questions.
Communication-focused: Our interactive lessons help you build confidence through plenty of real-life conversation practice.
Original materials: Our original textbooks and tutorial videos are designed around our students' needs and make grammar easier to understand.

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Learning together.
Celebrating together.

Every new conversation and completed chapter is something to celebrate. We love seeing our students grow in confidence.

OUR STUDENTS' STORIES

What our students say.

KonnichiWhat Japanese Language School

5.0

Based on 120 reviews

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brooklyn

4 weeks ago

The classes are really enjoyable and the teachers are so kind and welcoming! Love coming here

Lucy Graham

1 month ago

fun friendly lessons, enjoy my weekly catchups

L.S. grahyde

1 month ago

Fun. Friendly. Nice senseis

Catherine Hayashi

2 months ago

My 10 year old son thoroughly enjoys his private lessons with KonnichiWhat. Ryo-sensei is a wonderful teacher. Would definitely recommend.

Ros Pach

2 months ago

My husband and I learnt Japanese at KonnichiWhat for a few months to get us ready for our big trip to Japan. All the teachers we had were fantastic. Super friendly, fun and flexible. We really enjoyed the lessons and learnt so much. Looking forward to finally practising in Japan. Thank you Yumi sensei and all our teachers.

Maria

2 months ago

I’m currently half way through the ‘Survival Japanese for Travellers’ private tuition at KonnochiWhat. I highly recommend this course for anyone heading off to Japan. I have learnt so much already under the skilled guidance and instruction of both Misaki sensei and Mina sensei and feel confident to travel to Japan with some knowledge of phrases when ordering food, shopping and getting around etc. Kumi sensei always replies quickly to my emails with any questions I may have. Thank you KonnichiWhat.

MELBOURNE CBD

Come say konnichiwa!

Level 1, 350 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

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Not sure where to start? We're here to help.

Tell us a little about your Japanese experience and what you'd love to learn. We’ll help you find a class that feels right for you—even if you're starting from your very first word.

Help me choose a class →Take the level check test Prefer a chat? Call 0480 354 548