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More Tips for Studying for the JLPT N1

By Niffer September 27, 2016 September 27, 2016 Advanced Japanese, Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), JLPT N1, Kanji, Learning Methods

Over a year ago I wrote Tips for Studying for the JLPT N1 and Tips for When you Take the JLPT N1. The I gave general studying advice as well as what to look out for and tips for taking the exam. This post is all about some useful resources for studying for the JLPT N1. As I said before, I’ve noticed that some people find the N1 very easy and others find it a real challenge. Everyone learns differently and work differently, so some of what I’m suggesting will work for you, some might not. — How to Get Your Bases Covered+ … Read More…

Review of Japanese Kanji Study Android App

By Niffer September 21, 2016 September 21, 2016 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), JLPT N1, JLPT N2, JLPT N3, JLPT N4, JLPT N5, Kanji, Teach Yourself Japanese

Japanese Kanji Study is probably the best app I’ve ever used for studying kanji. I’ve studied kanji in many different ways over the years. Books, classes, apps, drilled kanji, read kanji, my own flashcards, etc. But nothings worked in quite the same way as Kanji Study has. Here’s why… Japanese Kanji Study Android App Features This app has a LOT going on. I love how much it has. The creator, Chase, worked incredible hard to create an app that would suit how he wanted to learn. He was using the White Rabbit kanji flashcards but found they weren’t practical … Read More…

Review of Nihongo Tango Speed Master

By Niffer September 13, 2016 September 22, 2016 Advanced Japanese, Beginner Japanese, Intermediate Japanese, Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), JLPT N1, JLPT N2, JLPT N3, JLPT N4, JLPT N5, Review

日本語単語スピードマスター (Nihongo Tango Speed Master) is a relatively unknown series of books which focus just on Japanese vocabulary. And I’m surprised it’s unknown because all the books contain a lot of vocabulary, and lots of vocabulary that doesn’t appear in other books! There are 4 日本語単語スピードマスター books: Basic, Standard, Intermediate and Advanced. These books are based vocabulary that appears in the new JPLT. Basic = N5-N4 Standard = N3 Intermediate = N2 Advanced = N1 I like this series because they are simple. Each chapter is separated by topic (i.e time, family, people, body, travel etc.). Each chapter then has a short … Read More…

Going to Japan for the First Time Tips & Tricks

By Niffer September 3, 2016 September 4, 2016 Beginner Japanese, Speaking Japanese, Visiting Japan

You’re going to Japan for the first time ever! Yay! おめでとう！ Congratulations! You’re probably excited and nervous. You’ve got where you’re going, your flights and accommodation sorted, but you’re a little unsure of transport and what to do about food. If that’s you then here are some tips and tricks when going to Japan for the first time. (If you don’t know the Japanese alphabets hiragana and katakana I suggest starting here) Restaurants and Food Trains Buses Restaurants and Food I’ve written a lot about different kinds of restaurants, food and useful Japanese to know (see the links below). And … Read More…

Japanese Talk Online Patreon

By Niffer August 27, 2016 August 27, 2016 Uncategorized

Japanese Talk Online has Patreon! I have been studying Japanese for over 10 years and began Japanese Talk in 2009 as Japanese lessons for the anime society at my university. Japanese Talk turned into Japanese Talk Online on Facebook after I graduated in 2011 and wanted to keep sharing Japanese resources and advice to society members. It then turned into Jtalkonline.com in 2013 work as a freelance Japanese to English translator. I then began the JTalkOnline Memrise course. I started with hiragana and katakana because I felt there was no adequate course online which helped people learn the alphabets through … Read More…

Top 10 Resources for Advanced Japanese

By Niffer August 16, 2016 September 27, 2016 Advanced Japanese

When you reach a certain level of Japanese it becomes more difficult to learn new things from textbooks. Many people read novels and newspapers but sometimes it’s not that easy to get hold of these items off-line unless you buy imports or go to Japan. Here are my top 10 resources for advanced Japanese that anyone can access online. These are all Japanese resources written by Japanese people for Japanese people. Reading these types of materials are beneficial because: You’re exposed to natural sentence patterns. Read more complex and specialized subjects. Can help with business Japanese. — News I’ve talked … Read More…

Best Japanese YouTube Channels

By Niffer August 5, 2016 August 23, 2016 Advanced Japanese, Intermediate Japanese, Japanese Culture

I am one of those people who would rather watch YouTube than TV. The amazing thing about YouTube is the ability for people from all around the world to create content. Yet due to YouTube’s advertising algorithms you probably never see content from other countries. Even if you watch lots of videos about Japan it’s rare that a Japanese YouTube channel will appear unless you search for it. So here’s my list of some of the best Japanese YouTube Channels. Do you have any of your own or other suggestions? Let everyone know on the JTalkOnline Facebook Page! A quick note: … Read More…

Nyaa and Other Japanese Animal Sounds

By Niffer July 25, 2016 August 23, 2016 Beginner Japanese, Romaji

Bellow are Japanese animal and all the awesome sounds they make in Japanese! The animals in Japanese are written in romaji and kanji. Although kanji so exist, most of the time you’ll see animals written in hiragana or katakana. Sound effects are always written in kana. 楽しんでね！ Animals in English Animals in Japanese Animal Sound (romaji) Animal Sound (kana) cat neko 猫 nyā, nyān ニャー, ニャーン pigs buta　豚 bū bū ブーブー dog inu　犬 wan wan ワンワン fox kitsune　狐 kon コン cicada semi　蝉 miin miin ミーンミーン frog kaeru　蛙 gero gero, geko geko ゲロゲロ, ゲコゲコ duck ahiru　家鴨 gā gā … Read More…

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Advanced Japanese Reading Practice 3

By Niffer July 17, 2016 August 23, 2016 Advanced Japanese, Advanced Japanese Reading Practice, Japanese Culture, JLPT N1, JLPT N2

Advanced Reading Practice on Memrise Articles: 「オゾン層に回復の兆し」米研究グループネット動画で広がる被災地応援 Tip 1: When studying the vocabulary read it out-loud – Even if you’re just moving your lips (because you’re in public, for example) reading the vocabulary and what it means out-loud will help cement the readings and meaning in your memory. Tip 2: When reading the articles read out-loud – Your brain will have to work harder to sound out every word. This is important because when you read in your head you’re more likely to skip over words and readings, which won’t help your comprehension. Tip 3: Time yourself when you read an article – Make … Read More…

How to Prepare for the JLPT

By Niffer July 9, 2016 September 23, 2016 Advanced Japanese, Beginner Japanese, Intermediate Japanese, Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), JLPT N1, JLPT N2, JLPT N3, JLPT N4, JLPT N5, Teach Yourself Japanese

Another session of JLPTs are over in some countries which means the next ones are only 6 months away in December! Whether you’ve just taken an exam or are taking one for the first time it’s good to start preparing for the next batch of tests now. What you study specifically for each exam will be different, but here are some tips for preparing for the JLPT. How to Prepare for the JLPT Have The Basics Covered It’s time to go back over the basics. It doesn’t matter what level you’re studying going over the basics can always give you … Read More…