From my experience a lot of Japanese learners always struggle with actually practicing the language. For most this means either solving quizzes in textbooks or they instantly want to make the jump to speaking. But practicing Japanese starts with something very easy – and extremely fun! Understanding the language.
That’s why in this article I want to show you where you can easily find sources for interesting Japanese stories and how you use them to improve your language skills!
Want to discover new anime? And preferably before everyone else? It’s easy and works in English too! You just need to know how most hit anime are created in the first place! Find out here and experience the next big hype years before anyone else!
Did you know that you can watch a whole bunch of Japanese series – not just anime, but also J-dramas – with English subtitles, even though they were only released in Japan? And some of them are completely free! Here you’ll find all the methods for watching them and making them understandable! The best part? It also works for Japanese-only YouTubers and more!
A Japan VPN gives you numerous benefits—from Japan-exclusive series, to a secure internet connection while traveling, to potentially cheaper flight prices! But with so many dubious providers out there, the question is: who can you trust?
I have to admit: Google services are damn convenient. That’s why it took me so long to find alternatives myself. After all, Google offers cloud storage with Drive, navigation, a search engine, emails, office programs, and more. This has its perks for language learners too! There’s a reason I recommended Google Docs as a way to practice writing. And without Maps, you’re often lost abroad.
But not everyone feels comfortable with Google. And these days, you can break free without sacrificing convenience. Here’s what I personally use!
Language learning apps are as plentiful as sand on the beach. As a linguist with more than 15 years of experience specializing in language acquisition, I’ve tried dozens myself and was simply held back by most of them. My conclusion: I’m not surprised that only very few people master a foreign language fluently, even though language learning apps make a fortune. But there are definitely some that really help you!
Do you want to learn Japanese as a beginner? It’s easier than you think – you just need motivation and the right plan! I’ll give you that here and show you how to succeed quickly!