Think about the last time you agreed or disagreed with someone.
Without much thought, you may have given a non-verbal answer, such as giving a thumbs-up or shaking your head in disapproval. You may have even given a one-word answer …
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Are you trying to sound more natural in Japanese?
Then it’s time to tackle the Japanese 〜て (te) form.
If you’ve heard Japanese spoken beyond the most basic constructions, then you’ve probably heard the form many times.…
Do you know why Batman is so incredibly cool?
It’s because he has that awesome utility belt with all those gadgets.
Well, I guess it’s also because he knows martial arts and has a ton of money and all. But …
Flip, flip, flip…
That’s the sound of your Japanese skills improving, one flashcard at a time.
Flashcards are a fantastic way to learn new vocabulary words, memorize complicated kanji and even remember grammar constructions.
And if you take your flashcards …
Who are Atashi, Boku and Ore? Did I forget these characters’ names?
That’s what I thought when I first started watching subtitled anime. I felt lost. Characters were using a variety of terms to refer to themselves …
Are you a drama queen?
If you’re learning a new language, maybe you should be!
Japanese learners often enjoy watching Japanese television shows as a way to study the language and culture.
But when you aren’t in Japan, or if …
In my wildest language-learning dreams, my best friend would sit down with me and patiently teach me Japanese from start to finish.
This friend would be encouraging and helpful; knowledgeable and thorough. They’d address all of my language-learning concerns, …
