How Hard is it to Learn Japanese?
Learning a new language is no easy feat, especially Japanese. It can take years to even half-decently learn a language. That’s why the question, “how hard is it to learn …
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How to Learn Japanese with YouTube
When you google “What’s the hardest language to learn”, more often than not, Japanese will be near the top of the list. But is Japanese hard to learn? I don’t …
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Learn Japanese with Anime and LingQ
Anime is one of those cultural phenomenons that doesn’t seem to go away. Dragon Ball, Pokémon, and Naruto are not only popular in Japan, they’ve also cemented their names at …
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How to Learn a New Language Using the Best Asian Dramas
Over the last decade, Japanese, Chinese, and most notably, Korean dramas have seen a surge in popularity. If you’re learning an Asian language, there’s a good chance you’ve come across …
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Learning to Read Japanese: A Quick Guide for Beginners
Does learning to read Japanese need to be hard? As both the regular readers of my blog know, I have been learning Japanese on LingQ this year, mostly to see how hard it is. I wrote some posts on it, if anyone is interested: http://tracesofdodo.blo…
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The Japanese Alphabet: A Beginner’s Guide
Learning the Japanese alphabet as a complete beginner can be a bit intimidating. Not only is it a whole new language, there are three different alphabets! While this may seem …
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These Japanese Food Bloggers Will Spice Up Your Studies
Literally translated as “harmonious food” in English, Japanese food (otherwise known as washoku or 和食) has long been appreciated for its gorgeous layout, emphasis on creating “well-balanced meals”, and use …
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Counting in Japanese
The most basic math that we are taught as children is counting, and counting is used quite often in our day-to-day lives. For those not in specialized fields, counting may …
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Immerse Yourself by Watching Japanese YouTubers
One of the really cool things about learning a language is that, eventually, it becomes a source of entertainment rather than a long grind of slowly memorizing kanji or working …
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Japanese Children’s Stories for Beginners
When it comes to learning Japanese, there is no doubt that reading is one of the hardest skills to master (next to writing). One look at a Japanese newspaper full …
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