Personal learning blogs and study logs.
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An article explaining why the first pages of Japanese texts feel disproportionately difficult and offering strategies to push through, including sticking with one topic, author, or text.
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.
Interview with professional Japanese poetry translator Sally Ito about translating Misuzu Kaneko's lost poetry into English.
Blog post documenting an advanced Japanese learner's 2024 immersion activities across games, visual novels, light novels, manga and anime.
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.
Guide distinguishing which anime phrases are real modern Japanese and which are archaic or character-specific, with usage notes on register and context for learners.
Blog post examining research on the advantages and disadvantages of learning Japanese from native versus non-native speaking teachers.
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 articles on speaking Japanese, including pronunciation, conversation techniques, and strategies for learners at beginner to advanced levels.
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.
An advanced learner shares the Japanese resources and study techniques he uses, including native Japanese dictionaries, grammar reference books, and news sources.
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.
A blog post exploring the difficulties of learning kanji and strategies for managing the psychological and practical challenges.
A blog offering lessons and study guides on Japanese grammar, vocabulary, particles, and JLPT preparation for beginners and intermediate learners. Includes 90-day study plans and tips for learning Japanese.
Why Japan Is the Ultimate Solo Travel Destination
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A blog about reading Japanese literature and graded readers at various JLPT levels, with book reviews, reading recommendations, and tools for learners including browser extensions for reading assistance.
Blog archive of posts about kanji radicals and kanji learning methods for beginners, covering radical recognition, stroke order, common characters, and study strategies.
Blog post offering four practical strategies for staying motivated while learning Japanese, covering finding enjoyment in the process, tracking progress, using loss aversion, and maintaining consistency through habit.
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.
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