Japanese language learning tips, hacks and advice. Answers to all your questions about how to learn Japanese!
When learning to read kanji, you will come across the concepts of kunyomi and onyomi, which are basically the two ways to read a kanji character! Kunyomi and onyomi are often called the Japanese reading and Chinese reading respectively. But why are there two different ways to read kanji you might ask? And what does … Read more
So you’ve decided to learn Japanese but rather than joining a language school or taking some classes you want to do it on your own! Can you learn Japanese by yourself? Of course you can, and there are many people who have already done it (including me!) If you have an internet connection and a … Read more
As the only language on Earth that combines 3 writing systems at once, it’s no wonder Japanese gets a reputation for being a difficult language! So how hard is it to learn Japanese anyway? Writing systems aside, the pronunciation is easy for most! Japanese has just half as many sounds as English. Compared to many … Read more
There are tons of sources out there that can give you a number in hours, days, months or years for how long it takes to learn Japanese. If you’ve googled it, you’ve probably seen anything from 90 days to 5 years! While it’s definitely possible to learn some Japanese in 90 days, how do some … Read more
You may already know that I’m a big fan of learning Japanese online. But sometimes we need a good old fashioned textbook, whether that’s a paper copy or PDF. Maybe your Japanese tutor has suggested you pick a textbook to study from, or maybe you just prefer to study from a book. Anyway, there is … Read more
Konnichiwa! You’re here because you want to know how to learn Japanese, right? There are hundreds of different Japanese courses and textbooks out there, and there’s something for every budget. You could spend $20 on a textbook, a few hundred on private lessons, or if you’ve got a few thousand $$$ to spare you could even … Read more
Learning Japanese? The internet can be your best friend. Thanks to the internet, it’s easier than ever to learn whatever you want! You no longer have go to Japan, to university, or even to night school to learn Japanese. You can get all the lessons you need online – and mostly for free, too! With … Read more