The JLPT is Over, What Now?
The JLPT is finally over! You’ve slogged for months and months (or at least weeks and weeks?) studying vocabulary, kanji, grammar. You challenged yourself and whether you pass or failed…
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Techniques to Improve Japanese Pronunciation
Pronouncing is a huge part of speaking Japanese. You can speak Japanese but if you can’t say it with a clear accent then native people are going to have trouble…
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JLPT Practice Questions with JPDrills
With less than a month before the December JLPT it’s time to start doing some JLPT practice questions! Many people will go to the JLPT website and try their tiny…
Learning About Japanese Values
Growing up in America, I always felt like I was missing something. I would never know how to describe myself. I would have adults describe my character but I would…
Techniques to Improve Speaking Fluently [For ALL Levels]
Speaking Japanese can be particularly frustrating for all levels if you don’t practice it. But it often feels like a catch 22. You don’t feel good enough to speak it,…
Get The Most Out of Language Exchange
A while ago I set the first 3 month challenge for Speaking Japanese in 1 Year. A lot of it involves booking a speaking partner or teacher at least once…
Japanese Flashcards: Dealing With Backlogs
As many readers of Japanese Talk Online know, I LOVE using flash cards. I use them practically every day for Japanese when I’m studying for a test. But there are…
How to Avoid Study Burnout
It can be really exciting when you get started on a study binge. You’re feeling motivated. You have the time to study for a few hours a day. You’re storming…