History of Japan, 1600 to 1900 At the beginning of the 17th century – around the time the European countries were colonizing much of the world – and despite occasional trade with the West, Japan was still extremely isolated from the rest of the world. During much of the 17th and 18th centuries, power was [...]
Japanese customs and traditions When doing business in Japan, going to school there, or even traveling through, it is a good idea to have a little bit of knowledge about some basic customs and traditions. This allows you to fit in a little more easily, and make a good first impression when you meet someone. [...]
Konichiwa, According to some estimates, 125 to 130 million people or more speak Japanese fluently worldwide. Japanese plays an important role in international business and many job seekers learn the language in an effort to gain a leg up on the competition. There are also a number of actors and other famous people who speak [...]
Learn how to speak Japanese Learning how to speak Japanese can seem like a daunting task – whether you want to learn Japanese to expand your language vocabulary or you’re doing it for employment and employability reasons, Japanese seems like a difficult language to learn to speak, however, like any other language, once you understand [...]
This lesson shows you how personal pronouns are used in a common Japanese family dialogue. Dialogue
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When choosing a Japanese textbook or software program, there are several factors students should consider. Although it’s not the only factor, a good textbook can be an important part of the Japanese learning process. There are some things to look for when choosing one, but at the end of the day the best one is [...]
I would like to recommend what I view as the best way to learn Japanese. I think these methods will make you become fluent in Japanese sooner than usual. Here are some methods I recommend to become more proficient in Japanese.
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Konichiwa! There are many different reasons why a person could find themselves needing to learn a foreign language quickly. Perhaps you are taking a business trip and will need to be able to at least comprehend the basics while you are away. Other people want to learn to speak a different language when they decide [...]