Personal learning blogs and study logs.
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A blog post offering ten strategies for learning Japanese more effectively, covering recall versus memorization, focusing on weak points, kanji learning, spaced repetition systems, and other practical advice for.
A blog post recommending the Japanese drama Everyday Miracle for learning conversational Japanese and cultural insights.
A blog review of the anime Samurai Champloo that discusses its cultural and historical context, characters, and production while noting its accessibility for Japanese learners with relatively easy modern Japanese.
Blog archive of a Tokyo Japanese language school featuring articles about private lessons, student interviews, and language learning tips for various levels and purposes.
A study blog documenting one learner's Japanese immersion progress through yearly reviews, weekly reading reports, and reflections on learning methods like Anki.
Blog post comparing the Japanese causal particles kara and node, explaining grammatical patterns, formality differences, and nuanced uses with example sentences.
Blog posts about Japanese food culture, restaurants, and snacks in the Portland area, with reviews and cultural insights for learners interested in practical aspects of Japanese life.
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.
Profile of Loretta KemushiChan, a Japan-based content creator and Japanese learner, featuring an article about her study methods and tools for learning Japanese.
Blog covering Japanese learning topics including vocabulary games, study tools, and cultural content, along with travel experiences and product reviews related to Japan.
Blog post analyzing the classic anime series Cowboy Bebop and discussing its cultural and artistic significance for Japanese anime fans and learners interested in Japanese media.
A blog covering self-directed Japanese study with posts on vocabulary, grammar, reading literature, podcasts, and learning resources for beginner through advanced learners.
Blog post about Japanese guitarist Ichika Nito that discusses his music style and career. Provides listening material and cultural context for intermediate learners interested in Japanese music.
Blog post explaining the Japanese expression 〜と言いたいところだけど with examples from a conversation in Japan, showing how native speakers use indirect communication.
A blog exploring Japanese culture, literature, anime, travel experiences in Japan, martial arts traditions, and Japanese language expressions for learners interested in cultural context.
There are certain phrases in English that get translated in Japanese in different ways but we see them in our native language (Assuming English, but doesn’t matter) as if they are the same thing.
A blog post analyzing translation exercises in Japanese textbooks and explaining why translation-focused practice may be inefficient for language learners.
Profile page for David Honeycutt, a language teacher and researcher who focuses on kanji learning methods and reviews Japanese learning resources for the Tofugu blog.
A blog about Japanese language study, literature, and culture that covers grammar, vocabulary, classical poetry translation, and aspects of Japanese culture including aikido and anime for intermediate and advanced.
You say that Japanese has many ways to say “but”, but also you don’t realize that the “but” you use in English has a lot of meanings that you wouldn’t normally consider as separate but they are.
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