Using NHK to Practice Japanese – Beginners to Advance
For those that don’t know NHK is the Japanese Broadcasting Network. A bit similar to the UK’s BBC, it runs regular new reports and articles on local and international affairs.…
Intermediate Japanese
Translating from Japanese to English for Beginners
“I want to be able to translate…” This post is for people interested in Japanese translating but don’t know how to because they haven’t had any formal training. I am…
Keigo IV – Word Beautification
“I find it really hard to remember Keigo” I have previously gone over sonkeigo (respectful keigo), kenjogo (humble keigo) and even covered some general rules for using keigo. But there…
Understanding ばいと敬語 Shop Japanese
Essential Japanese for Visiting Japan – A guide to understanding shop Japanese バイトけいご When you go to a shop or restaurant in Japan, even if you’ve learnt you basics of…
Telephone Calls in Japanese
I find that in the day and age where we use email and texting all the time, using the phone can be a daunting experience. Even worse if it’s in…
Advanced Japanese
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Japanese Language Proficiency Test
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Japanese Textbooks for Teaching Yourself Japanese
“What text books should I use for teaching myself Japanese?” Using text books to learn Japanese can be tricky business because they are often made for class studying rather than…
Manga Japanese for Beginners
“I want to be able to read manga in Japanese” Want to learn manga Japanese? Manga Japanese is great fun to read but can be pretty tricky for beginners who…
Keigo III – Rules for Using Keigo
“I find it really hard to remember keigo.” There are many websites that cover the basics of keigo and special vocabulary, but I find not many that give a clear…