Personal learning blogs and study logs.
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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 blog covering Japanese grammar, vocabulary, slang, and writing practice with posts on language learning challenges, book reviews, and cultural topics for self-taught learners at all levels.
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A learner's personal review of their Japanese immersion progress in 2023, detailing hours spent with manga, video games, visual novels, light novels, and anime, with recommendations for series and discussion of reading.
Interview with professional Japanese poetry translator Sally Ito about translating Misuzu Kaneko's lost poetry into English.
Blog post with ten strategies for improving Japanese listening skills, recommending podcasts, video apps, language exchange platforms and other listening resources for learners at all levels.
Blog with short Japanese posts at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels on everyday topics, all with furigana and audio recordings to support listening comprehension and reading practice.
A blog with articles on learning Japanese through vocabulary games, pronunciation patterns, and literature reviews, alongside content on Japanese culture, travel, and martial arts for learners of all levels.
Blog with practical guides for Japanese learners covering speaking, listening, writing systems, vocabulary, interview preparation, and honorifics for beginners.
Blog with articles on speaking Japanese, including pronunciation, conversation techniques, and strategies for learners at beginner to advanced levels.
A blog offering Japanese learning guides, study hacks, and curated resource lists for learners at all levels, from beginners wanting travel phrases to advanced readers of novels.
Blog with vocabulary learning tips and tricks for all JLPT levels, covering memory techniques and reviews of vocabulary study materials.
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 article explaining common Japanese phrases and communication patterns that often cause misunderstandings between Japanese and English speakers, covering cultural context and pragmatic meaning beyond literal.
Guide to learning Japanese effectively through anime by using Japanese subtitles, vocabulary tracking, and shadowing techniques. Written for intermediate learners willing to invest serious effort.
Lesson on the casual suffixes ~nakya and ~nakucha, which express obligation or necessity in informal Japanese. Covers formation, usage contexts, and examples for intermediate learners.
A blog offering practical articles on Japanese grammar, vocabulary, conversation, JLPT preparation, and Japanese culture for learners studying through online lessons, tutoring, or self-study.
A guide explaining Japanese pitch accent, when it matters for learners, and practical methods to improve it. Addresses whether learners should prioritise pitch accent study relative to other aspects of Japanese.
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.
Blog with articles on Japanese study methods, grammar, vocabulary, kanji, listening, and learning strategies for beginners. Covers topics like hiragana, counting, study routines, and memory techniques.
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