Studying Japanese Grammar When You Hate Grammar
I hate studying Japanese grammar. I always have. I hate just how vague it can be, and all the rules that go with it. I’m happy when I know a…
Tips & Tricks
Top 10 Japanese Talk Online Articles
Japanese Talk Online is 3 today!!! 誕生日おめでとう！！！ Japanese Talk has actually been a thing for longer than 3 years, but it became Japanese Talk Online 3 years ago today. I…
More Tips for Studying for the JLPT N1
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…
Review of Japanese Kanji Study Android App
Japanese Kanji Study is probably the best Android app I’ve ever used for studying kanji. I’ve studied kanji in many different ways over the years. Books, classes, apps, drilled kanji,…
Advanced Japanese
Beginner Japanese
Intermediate Japanese
Japanese Language Proficiency Test
JLPT N1
JLPT N2
JLPT N3
JLPT N4
JLPT N5
Resource Review
Vocabulary
Review of Nihongo Tango Speed Master for JLPT Vocabulary
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…
Going to Japan for the First Time Tips & Tricks
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…
Advanced Japanese
Beginner Japanese
Intermediate Japanese
Japanese Language Proficiency Test
JLPT N1
JLPT N2
JLPT N3
JLPT N4
JLPT N5
Tips & Tricks
How to Prepare for the JLPT
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…
Top 10 Japanese Language Android Apps
I’ve talked about some great apps for learning Japanese but that was years ago and technology has changed! I’ve been playing with a lot of apps recently and come across…