Personal learning blogs and study logs.
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An interview with an experienced video game translator about the profession of translating Japanese games and media into English.
A blog covering self-directed Japanese study with posts on vocabulary, grammar, reading literature, podcasts, and learning resources for beginner through advanced learners.
Being able to read Japanese literature is one of those skills that goes away (quickly) as time passes if you don’t keep reading.
An interview with a Japanese literature professor and literary translator about her work translating Japanese literature, including advice on becoming a translator and the skills required.
Blog post about how making mistakes rapidly improves Japanese fluency by converting learned knowledge into automatic fluency, using cognitive psychology and practical anecdotes to motivate learners of all levels.
A blog post evaluating the effectiveness of learning Japanese through song lyrics, explaining both benefits and significant limitations for learners.
Blog posts about advanced Japanese study covering JLPT N1 preparation, Japanese novel reviews, conversational skills, and transitioning from intermediate to advanced levels.
A blog post explaining why memorizing kanji readings in isolation is ineffective and recommending that learners study kanji through words instead.
Blog post explaining mnemonic techniques for memorizing Japanese characters and vocabulary. Covers various mnemonic types and their application to learning kanji, hiragana, and katakana for beginner students.
Blog posts teaching beginners how to say common Japanese phrases and expressions, including greetings, directions, and colloquial speech patterns with explanations of usage and context.
Blog and training resource for Ki Aikido covering curriculum, seminars, examinations, and compiled aikido materials.
Blog articles exploring contemporary Japanese society, culture, and lifestyle topics including work culture, LGBTQ+ rights, crime, and travel experiences. Useful for learners interested in cultural context.
Collection of hiragana learning resources including charts with audio, stroke order guides, practice worksheets, and vocabulary examples from anime. Designed for Japanese beginners.
The more reading you do (not merely the more time you spend reading), the better
A blog post explaining Japanese seasonal events and holidays in easy Japanese for learners, with separate sections for beginners and intermediate levels.
Blog post about the value of peer support and collaborative learning for language teachers. Explores how teachers can build communities to support their own language learning and classroom practice.
A vocabulary lesson with translations and examples of popular Japanese words and phrases, presented as a follow-up to a video about learners' favorite Japanese words.
Free language-learning hubs from Fluent in 3 Months: guides, lessons and resources to help you start speaking Spanish, French, Korean and more from day one.
Blog post explaining the research behind extensive reading as a language learning method, with guidance on choosing text difficulty and comprehension levels for effective reading practice.
Blog post documenting a Japan Foundation seminar on flipped learning pedagogy for Japanese language instruction, with presentation materials and student feedback from classroom implementation.
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