Rebecca Shiraishi-Miles 
Readers, you know I am a HUGE fan of learning Japanese through immersion. When you are enjoying a Japanese TV show or a movie that you love, you absorb new language much more easily than studying from a book. And it doesn’t even feel like learning! Lingopie is a new site and app that will … Read more
Ah… those three little words ❤ Some people have called ‘I love you’ the most powerful three words in the English language. It’s also one of the most common phrases people want to learn in a foreign language. So, how do you say I love you in Japanese? It might not surprise you to know … Read more
I am a huge fan of using podcasts to learn Japanese! You can listen to them anywhere, anytime: while walking, doing housework, in the bath, falling asleep… you can sit down to study with a dictionary and notepad in hand, or you can listen to them passively as you go about your day to increase … Read more
Konnichiwa Japanese learners! Are you using YouTube to learn Japanese? If not, why not? There are so many amazing Japanese YouTube channels out there. And with more and more videos uploaded each day, you’re guaranteed to find your perfect teacher. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced student, studying just for fun or for JLPT level … Read more
Can you really learn Japanese watching videos? Tempting though it is to think you can just learn Japanese binging your favourite anime, the truth is that you’ll learn a lot faster if you actively study new words as you go. FluentU is designed to close the gap between studying and enjoying the language – in … Read more
So, you want to learn Japanese online? Rocket Japanese is one of the biggest names out there when it comes to Japanese learning software. You can study online or on their app. It’s an interactive, audio based course with a strong emphasis on speaking out loud. I’ve worked through several lessons in order to bring … Read more
JapanesePod101 is my all time favourite online Japanese course. I’ve been a Premium member for years, and it’s definitely played a huge part in my Japanese journey. (Want to learn more? See my in-depth JapanesePod101 review here.) But while I will always recommend JapanesePod101 to anyone who wants to learn Japanese, I also recommend that … Read more
If you’re looking for a way to learn Japanese online, you’ve probably come across JapanesePod101. JapanesePod101 is THE big name in online Japanese lessons. They’ve been around for years, and they’ve delivered literally millions of Japanese classes! But can they help you learn Japanese? Well, I’ve been learning with them for a few years now, … Read more