10+ Effective Ways to Get Japanese Speaking Practice (Even if You Study By Yourself!)

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Speaking is the ultimate goal of most language learners. It’s one thing working through textbooks or watching anime in Japanese. But if you ever go to Japan, how will you order your lunch, buy a train ticket or make Japanese friends, if you can’t actually speak Japanese? But speaking can definitely be the most nerve-wracking … Read more

Japanese Writing Practice: Ultimate List of Resources for Every Level

Japanese writing can be one of the scariest aspects of learning Japanese! And there’s no shortcut to success – you simply have to get your Japanese writing practice in. Luckily there are no shortage of tools to help you with this! Whether you are a beginner looking to practise your Japanese handwriting, or an advanced … Read more

Discover Your Language Learning Style (and Win at Studying Japanese!)

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If you’re wondering how to learn Japanese or what’s the best way to learn it, you might be interested in exploring your language learning style. Language learning styles are part of a larger category known as ‘Learning Styles’ which are divided into four major groups: visual, auditory (also called ‘verbal’), kinesthetic (also called ‘tactile’) and … Read more

The Ultimate List of Japanese Podcasts for Listening Practice (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)

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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