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Mama, Papa: How the Japanese Words for Parents Lost Out to English
"Mama" and "papa" are such ubiquitous parental terms in Japan that it's easy to forget they're foreign words - words the government…
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Using Japanese Drama to Learn Japanese
Learn how to use Japanese dramas to effectively study and improve Japanese comprehension, listening, and speaking skills.
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Read Japanese Books with the Listening-Reading Method
Want to read Japanese books and novels? We outline a method to help get you started - and build your Japanese listening…
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JLPT Exam: Should You Cram for It?
Should you cram for the JLPT exam? A guide on when to cram, when not to cram, and how to do it…
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Pass the JLPT! Taking a JLPT Practice Test
On my first practice test, I would've automatically failed, simply because I couldn't finish the test. It was what I did next…
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Pass the JLPT! How to Study for the JLPT Listening Section
The JLPT listening section can be challenging, especially for those living outside of Japan. Here's what you should know to ace the…
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Pass the JLPT! How to Study for the JLPT Reading Section
The JLPT reading section is likely the most difficult part of the entire test. Why? While all other questions are relatively straightforward,…
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Pass the JLPT! How to Study JLPT Grammar
Of all the multitudinous aspects you need to prepare for when taking the infamous Japanese Language Proficiency Test, grammar is perhaps the…