5 Tips to Make Studying Japanese Easier
In the last post I talked about the importance of frequency of study when learning Japanese. The more often you study, the quicker you will learn Japanese. The easier it is for you to study, and to get at your study materials, the more likely it is that you will actually sit down and study. [...]
The Secret to Learning Japanese
We’ve all met them. The people that seem to speak Japanese easily and read and write kanji. They handle daily activities like making important phone calls easily and don’t seem to get nervous about making mistakes. The student in your class who just seems to “get it” quicker than everyone else. Obviously, they must know [...]
Why You Shouldn’t use the JLPT to Study Japanese Words
An article on why you shouldn’t use the JLPT to study conversational Japanese as well as tips on how to learn Japanese quicker
How to Learn Japanese Words
In the last post, Common Japanese Words I discussed why choosing the right materials is crucial in learning Japanese. I also discussed why it’s important to study certain Japanese words in priority over others. In this post I will talk about how to study Japanese words in ways that will help you learn more words [...]






