Personal learning blogs and study logs.
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An advanced Japanese learner shares specific study techniques including shadow-walking with podcasts, spaced repetition flashcards, and e-book reading.
A personal learning blog with posts on Japanese grammar, kanji, study methods, and learning theory. Includes a timeline of study notes, phrase collections, and advice for learners at various levels.
A guide to learning Japanese through anime that explains why passive watching fails and demonstrates an active method using Japanese subtitles, sentence mining, and level-appropriate show selection.
A study strategy guide explaining why rapid language learning leads to quick forgetting and offering evidence-based techniques for long-term retention of Japanese vocabulary and grammar.
Guide explaining what the JLPT is, what the five levels mean, what the test measures, and how beginners should approach it without anxiety. Offers practical advice on using the exam as a study roadmap.
What makes you fluent in Japanese? You won't find out through perfectionism.
The Japanese writing system consists of two types of characters: the syllabic kana — hiragana (平仮名) and katakana (片仮名) — and kanji (漢字), the adopted Chinese characters.
A guide to the JLPT covering what the exam is, who should take it, the five proficiency levels, preparation time estimates, and recommended study resources for grammar, vocabulary, listening and reading.
Blog post examining why Japanese is considered difficult for English speakers, comparing its writing systems and grammar to other languages, and offering motivation and strategies for learners.
A practical guide to learning Japanese through anime that explains which phrases transfer to real conversation and which are character-specific speech.
Guide to the ten most essential Japanese particles for beginners, with explanations and example sentences for each.
Blog post about a beginner Japanese conversation meetup in Vancouver, featuring attendee feedback on practicing speaking, learning demonstratives naturally, and building confidence through group interaction.
A detailed personal account of the Shoui method for learning Japanese, covering immersion-based approaches, listening and reading strategies, Anki use, and grammar learning.
Curated collection of 26 guides covering Japanese learning strategies, tools, and techniques for all levels.
Guide explaining what it means to learn kanji and how different study approaches affect progress, covering meanings, readings, stroke order, and writing with practical advice for learners.
Guide to understanding and locating kanji radicals for dictionary lookup and character recognition.
Guide to building a sustainable Japanese study routine with three sample schedules for 15, 30, and 60 minutes daily, goal-setting advice, and a review framework for learners of all starting points.
ChatGPT writes Japanese but won't fix your speaking. Compare ChatGPT, italki, and Kaiwa for real Japanese fluency in 2026.
Guide to developing speaking ability in Japanese through input-focused immersion methods, arguing that extensive listening and reading should precede speaking practice to achieve natural pronunciation and phrasing.
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.
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