Graded readers, easy news, guided reading and texts with furigana.
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Free downloadable JLPT N3 practice test with full sections for vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening, formatted like the actual exam with answer sheets and audio files.
Transcripts from season 1 of the Japanese with Noriko podcast, covering intermediate-level listening practice with natural conversation about culture, daily life, and language learning topics.
A curated collection of websites, tools and resources for Japanese reading practice, including graded readers, literary works, browser extensions and materials for learners at various levels.
Guide to selecting and using Japanese graded readers appropriate to your level, covering what to look for in a reader and how to identify whether a book matches your current ability.
An interactive A2 graded reader of the traditional Japanese folktale The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter with clickable vocabulary, audio narration, and lesson notes on key grammar patterns and vocabulary.
A collection of Japanese dinner recipes with ingredients, instructions, and Japanese names, helping learners understand food vocabulary and Japanese culinary culture through cooking.
Mobile app for learning Japanese through interactive stories with line-by-line audio, vocabulary tools, and quizzes. Free tier available with paid options for expanded content.
Marugoto Master N4 offers 45 lessons covering JLPT N4 grammar patterns, vocabulary, and reading comprehension designed for self-study and exam preparation.
Recipe collection for Japanese chicken dishes with Japanese names and ingredients. Helps learners connect food vocabulary and Japanese culture through cooking instructions.
A curated list of 26 Japanese films selected for language learners at all levels, with explanations of why each film supports learning through authentic dialogue, cultural context, and varied vocabulary.
An article about Japanese words related to the home, exploring how the character for leaf connects to kotoba (words) and how Japanese people have lived together.
Satori Reader offers 1650+ annotated story episodes across 43 series with customizable kanji and furigana display, contextual definitions, grammar explanations, and spaced-repetition review cards.
Blog and resource site with guides on hiragana, katakana, vocabulary, and grammar for beginners learning Japanese, plus JLPT N5 preparation material and reviews of textbooks.
The Japan Shop offers free Japanese learning materials including newsletters, downloadable eBooks on hiragana and kanji, JLPT practice, podcasts, and video lessons for beginners.
Blog with articles about reading practice in Japanese, including tips for improving comprehension, manga and novel recommendations at various JLPT levels, and book tracking resources for learners.
An article explaining narrow reading as a strategy for Japanese learners to transition from textbooks to native material by focusing on single authors or topics, reducing cognitive load and improving retention.
Hiragana Times is a bilingual Japanese-English magazine published since 1986, offering 12 issues yearly with audio, graded reading material, and monthly live speaking sessions for learners.
Wakaru is an iOS app that helps learners read Japanese texts by providing built-in dictionaries, flashcard creation, and access to free ebooks from Aozora Bunko organized by kanji level.
Mobile app for learning Japanese and Chinese that translates real-world text through camera, typing or speech, builds custom vocabulary decks from translations, and uses spaced repetition flashcards to memorize words at.
A beginner-level Japanese news story about Hikone Castle with furigana, native audio, and English translation. Part of Shinobi's collection of graded reading materials for learners.
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