Here are my picks for five of the best advanced Japanese courses<\/strong> online, plus tips on how to keep improving your Japanese skills<\/strong> when you feel like you’ve hit a wall.\u00a0<\/p>\n [fluentu-toc]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has a vast amount of online courses. One of them is the Advanced Japanese I course, which is also an undergraduate resource.<\/p>\n This free course is designed to improve both listening and writing proficiency. The main focus is on vocabulary, kanji studies and grammar.<\/strong><\/p>\n Lessons include plenty of materials and downloadable content, like mp3 files and readings.<\/p>\n I get it\u2013learning Japanese isn\u2019t always a walk in the park. But it doesn\u2019t have to be a boring, tedious, or hair-pulling experience either. In fact, making it fun is key to your success!<\/p>\r\n With FluentU, you can learn Japanese naturally by turning any YouTube or Netflix video with subtitles<\/strong> into an interactive language lesson. I\u2019m talking about language immersion from the convenience of your device.<\/p>\r\n You can even import your favorite YouTube videos into your FluentU account to learn from them using the app or website. Or browse our curated library of videos<\/strong> handpicked for beginners and intermediate learners. <\/p>\r\n \r\n While you watch a video, FluentU\u2019s interactive subtitles<\/strong> let you tap on any word for an instant definition, example sentences, images, and audio. No more pausing and searching for translations\u2014everything you need is right there!<\/p>\r\n It's all built to help you learn how to use words in real contexts. And as you learn, you can add new words to your flaschards<\/strong> with just a click! For example, if I tap on the word \u4e88\u7d04, this is what pops up:\r\n \r\n Learn even faster with built-in quizzes<\/strong> that reinforce vocab from every video. FluentU tracks your progress, gives you extra practice with tricky words, and reminds you when it\u2019s time to review\u2014so your learning is always personalized and effective<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n Try FluentU today on your computer or tablet, or download our app from the App Store<\/a> or Google Play<\/a>. Click here to take advantage of our current sale!<\/strong><\/a> (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/p>\n Rocket Languages offers a ton of language courses divided into three levels. Their Platinum Japanese course is level three and designed for advanced learners.<\/p>\n The lesson plan for this course focuses primarily on speaking and listening<\/strong> in Japanese for more complex situations and fluency.<\/p>\n To enroll in this course, you’ll need to purchase a level three membership for approximately $150. With this membership, you’ll gain access to interactive audio, language and culture lessons, voice recognition for speaking practice and a bonus survival kit.<\/p>\n There are no requirements for enrolling, but you may have to take a test to de<\/p>\n termine if advanced Japanese is ideal for you.<\/p>\n Are you studying for JLPT N2, one of the highest levels of formal fluency? Then this fantastic course from Udemy is perfect for you.<\/p>\n In this course, which often goes on sale for less than $20, you’ll be formally trained by a native speaker for the purpose of acing your JLPT N2\u2014with 11 hours worth of videos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The ultimate goal of these lessons is to pass the exam and gain proficiency in reading newspapers, magazines, books and emails. So, it focuses on both writing skills and spoken comprehension skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n For this course, you’ll need a basic knowledge of hiragana and katakana, as well as general JLPT N3 level knowledge.<\/p>\n Even if you aren’t studying for the exam, this course is great for those who want to study business Japanese.<\/p>\n Lessons include kanji tests, vocabulary words, reading practice, grammar practice and more.<\/p>\n Using it is super easy and works with your schedule, too\u2014all you need to do is sign up and all the videos, lectures and course materials are available for you to learn as you go. If necessary, you can get in touch with your teacher and other students for extra help.<\/p>\n JLPT N1 is the highest level of Japanese fluency. By passing this exam, you’re opening up a ton of doors for job and internship opportunities. But since this test is so intense, even advanced Japanese students who think they’re ready often still need some extra help.<\/p>\n In this course, you’ll study reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and comprehension at the N1 level.<\/strong><\/p>\n There doesn’t seem to be a formal requirement for taking it, but it’s recommended that you pass the N2 exam before enrolling. Signing up is very simple and Japonin has fantastic customer service.<\/p>\n Japonin is currently offering two trial lessons for $9, after which you’ll need to pay approximately $10 per lesson in addition to purchasing several textbooks.<\/p>\n You can start this course at any time, but live classes often take place on a specific day every week.\u00a0<\/p>\n On top of trying out advanced courses (and helpful websites<\/a>), here’s how you can bridge the gap from advanced Japanese all the way to fluency:<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been\u00a0using a Japanese-English dictionary, now\u2019s a good time to switch to one that\u2019s only in Japanese. When you need to look up a new word, look it up in Japanese instead of English.<\/p>\n This presents a nice challenge for your Japanese skills and you\u2019ll learn some new vocabulary from the definitions. You can also catch nuances you won\u2019t get from a Japanese-English dictionary, which really uses translation.<\/p>\n Start keeping a journal in Japanese. It can be electronic if writing would slow you down too much.<\/p>\n Every day, sit down and write about what you did and the things that happened to you throughout the day. As you write, you\u2019ll stumble upon words, phrases and ideas that you don\u2019t know how to express in Japanese. This is a good way to learn new words that are particularly useful to you and relevant to your life.<\/p>\n Choose an activity that you currently do or want to try, and do it in Japanese. It could be playing a sport, cooking<\/a>, playing music<\/a>, hiking or any other free-time activity that you have.<\/p>\n Even if you don’t live in Japan, you can meet up with your local Japanese community or exchange students. Remember that you can also do some activities like playing video games<\/a> online.<\/p>\n Challenge yourself to learn a specific number of new vocabulary words per day. No matter how far you get into a language, you should never stop learning and drilling vocabulary.<\/p>\n Creating a challenge and setting a minimum for daily new words is a great way to make sure you keep learning new stuff.<\/p>\n Try learning a new way of speaking in Japanese. You can study keigo<\/i><\/a>, a polite form of speech used to show respect, or learn a dialect<\/a> like Kansai-ben or Tohoku-ben. Listen to older dialects of Japanese speech from historical dramas<\/a> to learn to talk like a samurai. Learn the latest slang<\/a>\u00a0used by the kids in trendy Harajuku.<\/p>\n1. MIT’s Advanced Japanese I<\/a>
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<\/h2>\n2. FluentU<\/a>
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<\/a><\/div><\/h2>\nJapanese Immersion from Your Device<\/h2>\r\n
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<\/a><\/p>\r\n3. Rocket Japanese Platinum (Level 3)<\/a>
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<\/h2>\n4. Online Japanese N2 Course<\/a>
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<\/h2>\n5. JOI’s Japanese JLPT N1 Lessons<\/a>
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<\/h2>\nJapanese Study Tips for Advanced Learners<\/h2>\n
Use a Monolingual Japanese Dictionary<\/h3>\n
Keep a Journal<\/h3>\n
Do Activities in Japanese<\/h3>\n
Take Part in a \u201cNew Vocabulary\u201d Challenge<\/h3>\n
Learn New Kinds of Japanese<\/h3>\n