Want to get better at Japanese? Reading is one of the best ways to improve your language skills. It’s especially important to read a lot when you’re learning a language with a different writing system, like Japanese. Hiragana, katakana and kanji can be overwhelming at first. But with enough reading practise, reading these characters will […]
Do you have someone in your life who’s obsessed with Japan? (Hey… maybe that person is you 😉 ) If you’re looking for gift ideas for Christmas or a birthday, why not choose something that reflects their love for all things Japanese! We’ve put together this gift guide of Japan inspired gifts, to help you choose the perfect […]
The holiday season is coming. That’s right… it’s time to shop for gifts! If you have a Japanese language learner in your life, what better present than something that celebrates their passion for Japan and Japanese! That’s why we’ve put together a gift guide of top presents for Japanese language learners. You might even find something […]
If you’re looking for a way to learn Japanese online, you’ve probably come across JapanesePod101. JapanesePod101 is a giant of online Japanese lessons. They’ve been around for years, and they’ve delivered literally millions of Japanese lessons! But can they help you learn Japanese? Let’s have a look. Here’s my honest review of JapanesePod101, plus a […]
The leaves are changing colour, the days are getting shorter, there’s a nip in the air… Autumn is here! (Or fall, depending on where you’re from 😉 ) Perhaps you already know that the seasons are very important in Japan. In Japanese culture, people honour the changes in the seasons with foods, drinks, customs, festivals […]
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 […]
Learning Japanese? The internet is 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 – mostly for free, too! With that in […]
No doubt you know a few tongue twisters in your own language. But do you know any in Japanese? The Japanese word for tongue twister is hayakuchi kotoba (早口言葉) – which literally means ‘fast mouth words’. Pretty descriptive, right? Tongue twisters can be a really fun way to learn something new in a language and […]
Studying Japanese? You’re not the only one! These five celebs all share one thing: a love for Japan and its language. Take inspiration from these five celebrities speaking Japanese. If they can do it, you can do it too! Ariana Grande Ariana Grande has long been a big fan of Japan. And in 2015, she […]
Duolingo is the most downloaded language learning app in the world. Over 120 million people use it to study nearly 30 different languages. Last month, they finally released their long-awaited Japanese version! Apparently, Japanese was the most requested language ever on Duolingo. We couldn’t wait to test it out and try it for ourselves. Read […]