It’s a great time to learn another language. Thanks to the Internet, we have resources available at our disposal that didn’t exist even a decade or two ago.Â
When our publisher, Jay, started learning Japanese, he lived in a small town in upstate New York. The commercial Internet didn’t exist. Resources were few and far between.Â
Today, anyone can read practically any newspaper from anywhere in the world from their comfort of their own home. Online resources for learning abound. You can bring yourself to a high level of proficiency in another language without ever leaving your country of origin!
Jay didn’t start learning Japanese in earnest until his late 30s. In his early 40s, he passed Level 1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). His experience is proof that age isn’t a barrier to learning. So why not start your Japanese language learning journey today?
At Unseen Japan, we believe that the more people who know Japanese, the better. We write frequently about Japanese language learning as part of our regular editorial schedule. Here are some of our in-depth articles that you might find helpful.
Want to learn Japanese online? I introduce the methods and apps that will help you read your Japanese language goals.
Want to watch something from Japan besides anime? Here are your best Japanese TV viewing options – and the pros and cons of each.
Want to learn to speak Japanese? No need to wait to go to Japan – just open your mouth! Here’s how to start speaking NOW from your own home.
People often ask me what the best book for learning Japanese is. I review several good options – and one in particular that stands above the rest.
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