Personal learning blogs and study logs.
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Guide to Japanese pronunciation covering vowels, consonants, and common pronunciation rules for beginning learners. Includes comparisons to English sounds and examples of Japanese words.
A blog written in simple Japanese by a Japanese teacher for learners, covering Japanese culture, seasonal events, travel, and everyday topics with separate versions for beginners and intermediate students.
A blog post examining ChatGPT's reliability for learning Japanese grammar through specific test cases, documenting both accurate explanations and significant errors in particle usage for intermediate learners.
Guide to finding and conducting successful language exchanges with Japanese speakers, including practical tips, conversation starters, and useful phrases for learners of all levels.
Guide to learning kanji with 18 practical tips covering fundamentals like radicals and stroke order, study methods including flashcards and spaced repetition, and resources for beginners building reading skills.
A blog with practical guides on JLPT preparation, grammar, vocabulary, kanji, listening skills, study strategies, and Japanese culture for learners at all levels from N5 to N2.
FluentU's Japanese blog offers guides on grammar, vocabulary, kanji, pronunciation, and reading practice, plus reviews of online courses. It serves learners at all levels seeking tips and resources for studying Japanese.
A practical guide to improving Japanese listening through a three-pass method using short native audio clips, addressing why natural speech is difficult and teaching learners to recognize rhythm, sound changes, and.
Blog post explaining a six-step method for learning kanji, covering radicals, mnemonics, vocabulary-based learning, spaced repetition, and recognition before recall, with advice on sustainable pacing and common beginner.
Guide to Japanese wordplay (kotoba asobi) covering homophones, puns, palindromes, and riddles with examples.
A curated list of new Japanese learning tools and resources from May and June 2018, including podcasts, game-based learning videos, dictionary extensions, and streaming content for various proficiency levels.
Blog article explaining how cultural context shapes Japanese language learning, covering motivation, communication norms like hierarchy and indirectness, and methods to integrate culture into study for all proficiency.
Guide comparing the difficult and easy aspects of learning Japanese, including kanji, grammar, pronunciation, and keigo, with practical tips for beginners.
A blog post comparing online and in-person Japanese language lessons, with guidance on choosing the best learning method based on goals, learning style, and lifestyle.
Personal blog post tracking one learner's 2025 Japanese consumption across media types including video games, visual novels, light novels, manga, and anime, with detailed statistics and reflections on learning progress.
Blog post on setting realistic and achievable Japanese learning goals for the new year, with practical strategies for building sustainable study routines and example sentences for learners of all levels.
Blog posts explaining fundamental Japanese grammar concepts, particularly particles like は and が. Written for beginners struggling with grammar rules that have no English equivalent.
Blog post analyzing why grammar and vocabulary apps like Duolingo are ineffective for Japanese learners, discussing passive versus active memory and comparing teaching methods used by language learning platforms.
Guide to building a daily Japanese study routine with flexible 15, 30, and 60-minute schedules using a five-step method covering review, input, listening, speaking, and writing practice.
A personal account of learning 2,273 kanji in six months using mnemonic-based methods, Heisig's Remembering the Kanji, and spaced repetition software. For beginner learners considering whether to prioritize kanji study.
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