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Common Japanese mistakes you might be making: Part 1
There are still some English expressions or rules that I have never been aware of, no matter how long I have been studying English. Does my experience resonate with you? At the same time, even if you have Japanese friends, that does not mean they will correct every single mistake. You are not alone. Lately,…
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YouTube live event: How to memorize Japanese words more effectively
I am pleased to announce that I will be hosting a YouTube live about how to memorize Japanese words more effectively. Are you tired of struggling to remember new Japanese vocabulary? Do you find it challenging to retain words and feel frustrated with slow progress? You’ve been learning Japanese for a while, but you still…
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Culture shock in Japan: 5 surprising things that you might experience Part 2
In this blog post, I would like to share my three more culture shock experiences in Japan. 3. Everything is neat and clean This is also true. Regardless of where I go (drug stores, convenience stores, etc.), everything is organized and displayed nicely. In the U.S., it is common to find cluttered shelves where I…
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Culture shock in Japan: 5 surprising things that you might experience Part 1
I came back to Japan about a week ago. When I arrived at the Haneda airport, the warm humid air welcomed me, and I realized that I had finally returned to Japan for the first time in four years. Before the pandemic, I used to visit Japan every summer, but since the summer of 2019,…
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How to elevate your Japanese during the summer
I talked to one of my clients about the summer goal because his work is usually slower in the summer. How about you? Some of my goals are to make a YouTube video every week and read at least two books per month. If your summer goal is to improve your Japanese, this 4-weeks intensive…
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I don’t have time to study Japanese!
I want to improve my Japanese, but I am too busy and to spend time for studying Japanese. Then another year went by. I have heard similar stories so many times from my clients and me. I have to admit that I often skip my reading time and start scrolling down on Instagram instead. Learning…
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Are you really bad at learning Japanese?
I teach Japanese at a university and have seen many students say, “I am so bad at learning Japanese” or “I cannot memorize all the conjugations and grammar patterns.” Really? What is the reason for such a thought? I fully understand what they said to me. Japanese has three different alphabets. Furthermore, Japanese is known…
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5 steps to learn Japanese on your own: Part 2
I’ve talked about the first two steps to start learning Japanese on your own in my last blog. Today, let’s move on to the third step! 3. Planning Now, it’s time for planning. Depending on your reason and ability, you should first identify which areas you want to improve. I highly recommend that you choose…
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