Japanese Learners might make a mistake? Hi I'm Satomi. I have taught Japanese to foreigners for more than 4 years. I realized some of them might make a mistake even if they are intermediate students.Today, I want to explain how to distinguish them. Quiz Choose the appropriate verb. aゆでる　bたく　cむす　dにる 1.こめを　（　　）。2.パスタを（　　）。3.肉まんを（　　）。4.カレーを（　　）。 *I'll show you these answers at last! Introducing the way of using them ごはんを　たく たく（炊く・TAKU） ：To add water, soup stock, seasonings, etc. to food and heat to moisten it.　After cooking is complete, no water is left behind and the food absorbs the moisture and becomes fluffy. ※Caution　"たく" rarely used in eastern Japan except for "cooking rice".　On the other hand, in Kansai, the word "たく" is used to describe "boiling in water that has been completely filled with water". たまごを　ゆでる ゆでる（茹でる・YUDERU） ：To heat the food through to the center. Not to flavor with any seasonings except for salt. (Sometimes salt is added to boiling water.) ぎょうざを　むす むす（蒸す・MUSU） ：Indirect heating of food by placing it in steam. さといもを　にる にる（煮る・NIRU） ：To put ingredients in water, broth, or other liquid to heat and season. ※Caution　The difference from "ゆでる" is that not only the cooked food but also the broth is served together. Example sentence 米を　たく。/ 米（こめ）＝rice ごはんを　たく。/ごはん　＝rice パスタを　ゆでる。/パスタ＝pasta 野菜を　ゆでる。/野菜（やさい）＝vegetable 肉まんを　むす。/肉まん（にくまん）＝manju (steamed bun) with meat filling プリンを　むす。/プリン＝pudding カレーを　にる。/カレー＝curry 魚を　にる。/魚（さかな）＝fish スープを　にる。/スープ＝soup Answer of Quiz 1.こめを　（たく）。2.パスタを（ゆでる）。3.肉まんを（むす）。4.カレーを（にる）。 Check the Post @Instagram Wouldn’t it be a great way to practice if you could try using the grammar we learned today in a real conversation with Japanese friends? How to put yourself in an environment where Japanese is used a lot. 1.You can ask your questions face to face outside of lessons!2.You can discuss with English learners through writing whenever you want!3.You can find language partners safely! https://youtu.be/2MT9VCaSmCw?si=0sTxy4-qZ25UaDNe Do you want to put yourself in an environment where Japanese is used a lot? Please check our website if you would like to experience a new way to learn Japanese.

"てform can be difficult to use because of its complex conjugated forms.Can you answer all of the following questions?" Review てform of a Verb + から (~て + から)Vてから means “after doing (verb)…” Quiz１【The conjugation of the てform】 Answer the てform of these verbs. ①彼に　（　　）から、　会社に行きます。　KARENI （　　）KARA KAISHANI IKIMASU. ②毎朝、牛乳を（　　）から、運動をします。MAIASA GYU-NYU-WO ( ) KARA UNDOUWO SHIMASU. ③母は、ご飯を（　　）から、歯をみがきます。HAHAWA GOHANWO ( )KARA HAWO MIGAKIMASU. ④兄は、運動（　　）から、シャワーを浴びます。ANIWA UNDOU( )KARA SHAWA-WO ABIMASU. ⑤家に友達が（　　）から、料理をはじめます。IENI TOMODACHIGA( )KARA RYO-RIWO HAJIMEMASU.   Answers and Review for Quiz 1 ①あってから　彼に　あってから、　会社に行きます。　KARENI ATTEKARA KAISHANI IKIMASU.ーI will go to the office after meeting him.②のんでから　毎朝、牛乳をのんでから、運動をします。　MAIASA GYU-NYU-WO NONDEKARA UNDOUWO SHIMASU.ーI exercise every morning after drinking a cup of milk.③たべてから　母は、ご飯をたべてから、歯をみがきます。　HAHAWA GOHANWO TABETEKARA HAWOMIGAKIMASU.ーMy mom brushes her teeth after having breakfast.④してから　兄は、運動してから、シャワーを浴びます。　ANIHA UNDOUSHITEKARA SHAWA-WO ABIMASU.ーMy brother takes a shower after exercising.⑤きてから　家に友達がきてから、料理をはじめます。　IENI TOMODACHIGAKITEKARA RYO-RIWO HAJIMEMASU.ーI’ll start cooking after my friends come to my house. Were you able to answer all the questions? Even if you didn't answer everything, please don't feel nervous!Let's practice together! Let’s practice how to conjugate the てform ①あう あう is a verb in group 1.Also, the last Hiragana of あう is “う”.That means that the てform of あう is あって. ②のむ のむ is a verb in group1.Also, the last Hiragana of のむ is “む”.That means that the てform of のむ is のんで. ③たべる たべる is a verb in group 2.Because of that, the てform of たべる is たべて. ④運動する 運動する（する verbs） is a verb in group 3.Since 運動する is a verb in group 3, the てform will be 運動して. ⑤くる くる is a verb in the group 3.That’s why てform of くる is きて. Quiz２【Practice the てform more】 Are you ready to practice てform some more?Please choose the correct conjugation. ①父と（　　）から、先生に電話をします。１はなせて　２はなんで　３はなすって　４はなして ②家に（　　）から、手を洗ってね。１ついて　２ついって　３つきて　４つくって ③映画館に（　　）から、ポップコーンとコーラを買おうよ！１いくて　２いって　３いいて　４いんで ④日本では　くつを　（　　）から、家に入りますよ。１ぬんで　２ぬきて　３ぬいで　４ぬって　 ⑤髪を（　　）から、モテるようになった。嬉しい！１きて　２きって　３きいて　４きて Answers and Review for Quiz 2 Let’s check the correct answers together. I’ll also explain how to conjugate these verbs correctly! ①４父と　はなしてから、先生に電話をします。CHICHITO HANASHITEKARA SENSEINI DENWAWO SHIMASU.ーI’ll call my teacher after talking to my father. はなす is a verb in group 1.Also, the last Hiragana of はなす is “す”.That means that the てform of はなす is はなして. ②１家に　ついてから、手を洗ってね。IENI TSUITEKARA TEWO ARATTENE.ーWash your hands after arriving home. つく is a verb in group 1.Also, the last Hiragana of つく is “く”.That means that the てform of つく is ついて. ③２映画館に　いってから、ポップコーンとコーラを買おうよ！EIGAKAN NI ITTEKARA POPPUKO-N TO KO-RA WO KAOUYO.ーLet’s buy popcorn and soda when we get to the theater. ※いく is an irregular verb in group 1.　The last Hiragana of いく is “く” but it doesn’t conjugate into “いいて” like “つく”.Please be careful with this verb!! The てform of いく is いって. ④３日本では　くつを　ぬいでから、家に入りますよ。NIHONDEHA KUTSUWO NUIDEKARA IENI HAIRIMASUYO.ーIn Japan, it’s common to enter a house only after taking off your shoes. ぬぐ is a verb in  group 1.Since ぬぐ is a verb in group 1 and the last hiragana is ぐ, we know that the てform of ぬぐ is ぬいで. ⑤２髪を きってから、モテるようになった。嬉しい！KAMIWO KITTEKARA MOTERUYOUNI NATTA. URESHIIーI started to feel more attractive after cutting my hair. ※Make sure to note that there are multiple words spelled ‘きる’ in Japanese.きる（切る：to cut） is a verb in group 1.※It is not in group 2. Meanwhile,  きる（着る : to wear）is in group 2.That’s why てform of 切る(to cut) is きって（切って）, and theてform of 着る(to wear) is きて（着て）.Make sure to double check which group a verb belongs in when conjugating! A quick wrap-up Did you understand the conjugations of the てform?If you can use it correctly, you might be able to talk with Japanese people like a native speaker!Please don’t forget these rules and review them whenever you forget them. Check it whenever you want to review the conjugation of てform. Check the Reels @Instagram Wouldn’t it be a great way to practice if you could try using the grammar we learned today in a real conversation with Japanese friends? Ohanasi Japanese Language School has 3 differences compared to other schools. 1.You can ask your questions face to face outside of lessons!2.You can discuss with English learners through writing whenever you want!3.You can find language partners safely! https://youtu.be/2MT9VCaSmCw?si=0sTxy4-qZ25UaDNe Do you want to put yourself in an environment where Japanese is used a lot? Please check our website if you would like to experience a new way to learn Japanese.

I think... many Japanese learners cannot use this grammar correctly . How about you? Hi!! I'm Satomi in Ohanasi Japanese Language School.Let's practice あげる and くれる together★ QUIZ１：Which is correct ? 1.私は大好きな彼女にプレゼントを（　　）。　　a.あげた　　b.くれた 2.昨日は私がお酒を飲んだから、姉が車を運転して（　　）。　　a.あげた　　b.くれた 3.友達がさいふを家に忘れたので、100円かして（　　）。　　a.あげました　　b.くれました 4.A「荷物がおもいから、運ぶのをてつだって（　　）？」 B.「もちろん、いいよ！」　　a.あげる　b.くれる QUIZ１：Answer 1.私は大好きな彼女にプレゼントを（　a.あげた　）。　I gave my girlfriend a present. 2.昨日は私がお酒を飲んだから、姉が車を運転して（　b.くれた　）。　My sister drove my car because I drank last night. 3.友達がさいふを家に忘れたので、100円かして（　a.あげました　）。　My friend didn't have her wallet, so I lent her 100 yen. 4.A「荷物がおもい！運ぶのをてつだって（　b.くれる　）？」 B.「もちろん、いいよ！」　　-A "They are so heavy! Can you help me carry them?"　　-B "Sure!" How do we use あげる / くれる with correct grammar? The important thing is… the point of view! You can download it↑ How to make a sentence of くれる？ How to make a sentence of あげる？ QUIZ２：Practice 1.妹が　私に　パソコンの使い方を　教えて（　　）。　　a.くれた　　b.あげた 2.妹は　私の友達に　パソコンの使い方を　教えて（　　）。　　a.あげた　　b.くれた 3.先生は　私に　面白い話を　（　　）。　　a.してくれた　　b.してあげた 4.スタバの店員さんが　私に　（　　）。　　a.笑いかけてあげた　　b.笑いかけてくれた 5. A「今日も残業？仕事、（　　）？」　B「ありがとう、おねがい。」　　a.手伝ってあげようか　　b.手伝ってくれようか 6.A「”lmao”ってなに？（　　）？」 B「あぁ、それは、"laughing my ass off"で、"超おもしろい"って意味だよ。」　　a.教えてくれる　　b.教えてあげる QUIZ２：Answer 1.妹が　私に　パソコンの使い方を　教えて（　a.くれた　）。　My sister taught me to use my PC. ※The point of view is 私. 2.妹は　私の友達に　パソコンの使い方を　教えて（　a.あげた　）。　My sister taught my friend to use his PC. ※The point of view is 妹. 3.先生は　私に　面白い話を　（　a.してくれた　）。　My teacher told me a funny story. ※The point of view is 私. 4.スタバの店員さんが　私に　（　b.笑いかけてくれた　）。　The Starbucks clerk smiled at me. ※The point of view is 私. 5. A「今日も残業？仕事、（　a.手伝ってあげようか　）？」　B「ありがとう、おねがい。」　　- A "Are you still working today too? Can I help you?"　　- B "Thanks, please." ※The point of view is A. 6.A「”lmao”ってなに？（　a.教えてくれる　）？」 B「あぁ、それは、"laughing my ass off"で、"超おもしろい"って意味だよ。」　- A "What is lmao? Can you tell me what it means??"　- B "Oh, it means “laughing my ass off”. It means "so funny"." ※The point of view is A. If you have any questions, please leave a comment.I hope you can use this grammar in your next daily conversation＾＾

What’s the difference between いadjective and なadjective? Hi!! I'm Satomi in Ohanasi Japanese Language School.Today, I'll teach you about adjectives in Japanese !! QUIZ TIME !! Choose the correct answers. １．このカレーは、 （　a.おいしくない　/ b.おいしいじゃない　）。 ２．お姉ちゃんのスカートは、黒い。だから、 （　a.はでくない / b.はでじゃない　）。 ３．このコーヒー、にがい！ （　a.あまくない / b.あまいじゃない　）！ ４．私の母は、声が小さいので、（　a.うるさいじゃない / b.うるさくない　）です。 ５．私は、運動が （　a.好きじゃない / b.好きくない　）です。つかれるからです。 ６．このスマホは5年前に買いましたから、 （　a.あたらしいじゃない / b.あたらしくない　）です。   Answer １．このカレーは、 （　a.おいしくない　）。　　This curry is not good (tasty) . ２．お姉ちゃんのスカートは、黒い。だから、 （　 b.はでじゃない　）。　　My sister's skirt is black. So it's not flashy. ３．このコーヒー、にがい！ （　a.あまくない　）！　　This coffee is so dark ! It's not sweet ! ４．私の母は、声が小さいので、（　 b.うるさくない　）です。　　My mom has a quiet voice, she is not noisy. ５．私は、運動が （　a.好きじゃない　）です。つかれるからです。　　I don't like exercise because I feel tired after it. ６．このスマホは5年前に買いましたから、 （　 b.あたらしくない　）です。　　This smartphone is not new because I bought it 5 years ago. The rule of negative form in いadjective and なadjective １．このカレーは、 （　a.おいしくない　）。→おいしい is いadjective. The negative form is 「おいしい＋くない＝おいしくない」 ２．お姉ちゃんのスカートは、黒い。だから、 （　 b.はでじゃない　）。→はでな is なadjective. The negative form is 「はでな＋じゃない＝はでじゃない」 ３．このコーヒー、にがい！ （　a.あまくない　）！→あまい is いadjective. The negative form is 「あまい＋くない＝あまくない」 ４．私の母は、声が小さいので、（　 b.うるさくない　）です。→うるさい is いadjective. The negative form is 「うるさい＋くない＝うるさくない」 ５．私は、運動が （　a.好きじゃない　）です。つかれるからです。→好きな is なadjective. The negative form is 「好きな＋じゃない＝好きじゃない」 ６．このスマホは5年前に買いましたから、 （　 b.あたらしくない　）です。→あたらしい is いadjective.　The negative form is 「あたらしい＋くない＝あたらしくない」 Check the Reels @Instagram Thank you for reading the blog！Please check our event here👇You can practice conversation with Japanese friends for free. Also, you can join it every weekend. Join Ohanasi Kagawa

This is an useful knowledge when you learn Japanese !! Yana teacher will teach you ^^ Hi!! I'm Satomi in Ohanasi Japanese Language School.Today, I'll teach you how to count tuna in Japanese. QUIZ TIME !! Choose the correct answers. １．A tuna swimming in the ocean is called （　　）. ２．When you catch it, it's called （　　）. ３．When you cut the tuna into pieces, it's called （　　）. ４．The tuna that is further cut into pieces is called （　　）. ５．Tuna sold in stores in called （　　）. ６．The tuna that goes into your mouth is called （　　）. a)hitokoro　b)ippiki　c)hitokire　d)hitosaku　e)ippon　f)iccho   Answer １．A tuna swimming in the ocean is called （　ippiki/一匹　）.　 ２．When you catch it, it's called （　ippiki/一本　）. ３．When you cut the tuna into pieces, it's called （　iccho/一丁　）. ４．The tuna that is further cut into pieces is called （　hitokoro/一塊　）. ５．Tuna sold in stores in called （　hitosaku/一柵　）. ６．The tuna that goes into your mouth is called （　hitokire/一切　）. 　１．b)ippiki　２．e)ippon　３．f)iccho　４．a)hitokoro　５．d)hitosaku　６．c)hitokire　　 Check the Reels @Instagram Thank you for reading the blog！Please check our event from here👇You can practice conversation with Japanese friends for free. Also, you can join it every weekend. Join Ohanasi Kagawa

Do you have some Japanese friends? If you do, I believe that today's topic is useful when you talk with them !! Hi!! I'm Satomi in Ohanasi Japanese Language School.Today, I'll teach you about 5 important points that Japanese people feel is important in the conversation. Read Vol.1＊Click !!＊ The 5 important points of 【傾聴】 So, what should you be careful of when you communicate with Japanese people? I’ll share you 5 important things to keep in mind talking with them. １．Gazing : In general, it’s better to gaze at friends every 3 seconds.You don’t need to stare at your friends for more than 5 seconds. (It might make your friends nervous.) ２．Smiling：In order to not make them feel uncomfortable, it’s good to smile when you listen to what they are saying. Even if there is a “silent time” in the conversation, it’s not a big deal. If there is, don’t feel rushed, and stay calm. ３．Nodding：Many Japanese people tend to nod during conversation, because it shows their interest in others. It’s better to nod while saying “なるほど”（I see.）, “わたしもです”（Me too.）, or similar expressions. ４．Talking to：For example, when you talk to them, calling their name with “～さん” is such an effective way to make good conversation in Japan.Also, it’s a good way to prioritize that they’re saying. ５．Praise：You don’t need to say exaggerated things to them, because many Japanese people are often modest if you praise them too much. Like... “Your clothes today are so nice!  It really suits today's weather”. Choice of clothing can be an easy way to give praise. It won’t make them so nervous.  When you communicate with Japanese people, it’s important to help them feel comfortable. A comfortable mood will help them feel relaxed when talking with you. I hope you can talk with Japanese friends with these 5 points. Let’s use it in real conversation !! You can’t improve communication skills without trying to practice, and that's true for whatever you want to learn. Of course, it’s hard to do well at first. Also, I think it’s important to try little by little. But, how can you get an opportunity to practice talking with Japanese people? You can join the free online event, Ohanasi Kagawa. This is an online platform where you can practice conversation with native Japanese people. It's a fun, educational way to spend the evening! You can join the event any number of times and talk with a lot of Japanese people. You don’t need to be afraid of making mistakes here, because it is an event for all levels of language learners. You can practice 【傾聴】here. Don’t miss this great opportunity to practice ^^ Thank you for reading the blog！Please check the event from here👇You can join it every weekend. Join Ohanasi Kagawa このブログを日本語でよむ

Do you have some Japanese friends? If you do, I believe that today's topic is useful when you talk with them !! Hi!! I'm Satomi in Ohanasi Japanese Language School.Today, I'll teach you about what Japanese people feel is important in the conversation. Do you listen attentively to what your friends saying? I wonder if you listen attentively when you talk with your friends. You might think, “Of course, I always listen attentively.” Do you know that there are 2 kinds of words for “listen” in Japanese? They are “聞く” and “聴く”. I think you can communicate better with Japanese people if you understand the difference in their meanings. 【聞】and【聴】 First, there are 【門】and【耳】in the Kanji of 【聞】. On the other hand, there are 【耳】,【目】,and【心】in 【聴】,  right? The difference between 【聞】and 【聴】is whether if there are 【目】【心】.(【目】means “eyes”.【心】means “heart”) In other words, 【聴く】means “listening with your eyes and heart”. It’s interesting, isn’t it? Do you know the word 【傾聴（けいちょう）】? For Japanese people it is very important. What does “listening with your eyes and heart” mean? People say, it’s important to listen attentively to others when you talk with others.(It means 【傾聴】). What’s 【傾聴】? The Kanji 【傾】in 【傾聴】is called 「かたむける」.「かたむける」means “to focus on certain things” too. That’s why, 【傾聴】means “listening to what the other person is  saying mindfully”. The purpose of 【傾聴】is to understand the other person well while focusing on what he/she wants to say . You can make better relationships not only in special situations, but in daily situations, if you can do 【傾聴】. For this reason, many Japanese people are learning 【傾聴】. I'll teach you 5 points of 【傾聴】 that you can use easily from today in the next blog＾＾ このブログを日本語でよむ

I think... many Japanese learners cannot use this grammar correctly . How about you? Hi!! I'm Satomi in Ohanasi Japanese Language School.Let's practice this grammar together★ QUIZ１：Are these sentences correct, or in correct? 1.私の彼、おもしろいだし、親切し、、、もう最高なの！　WATASHINO KARE, OMOSHIROIDASHI,SHINSETSUDASHI,MOU SAIKOU NANO!!　My boyfriend is so fun , kind and wonderful !! 2.A「ねぇね。マック行こうよ！安いし早いしおいしいし！」　　"NE-NE. MAKKU IKOUYO!! YASUISHI HAYAISHI OISHIISHI !!"　　Hey, let's go to McDonald's !! It's reasonable, fast, and delicious !!　B「えぇ～？今日もまた行くの？昨日も行ったじゃん…」　　"EE-, KYO-MO MATA IKUNO? KINOUMO ITTAJAN..."　　Seriously? We go there today too? We went there yesterday... 3.母「あなた！昨日、コンビニで万引きしたっていう話、本当！？」　"ANATA !! KINOU, KONBINIDE MANBIKISHITA TTEIUHANASHI, HONTOU!?" 　I heard that you stole something in a convenience store, right?"　息子「は？オレは何もしてないだし、知らないだし、関係ないだよ！」　"HA? OREHA NANIMO SHITENAIDASHI, SHIRANAIDASHI,KANKEINAIDAYO!"Are you kidding me? I didn't do anything, know anything, and have nothing to do it. QUIZ１：Answer 1. ✕ 　2.〇3. ✕ 1.私の彼、おもしろいし、親切だし、、、もう最高なの！ 2.A「ねぇね。マック行こうよ！安いし早いしおいしいし！」　B「えぇ～今日もまた行くの？昨日も行ったじゃん…」 3.母「あなた！昨日、コンビニで万引きしたっていう話、本当！？」　息子「は？オレは何もしてないし、知らないし、関係ないよ！」 Did you know everything?Let's practice the grammar from now on !! How to use this grammar? ★POINT★名詞（Noun）& な形容詞（なadjective）⇒～だし ★POINT★There are some conjugation in verb.*It's better to match the form in one sentence.ex　✕知っていますし、分かるし…　　〇知っていますし、分かっていますし… QUIZ２：Practice 1.このスカートは色が（　　）、好きなデザインだし…買います！aあるし　bあかるいだし　cきれいし　dきれいだし 2.A「どうしてこの会社に入ったんですか。」　B「残業も（　　）、ボーナスも多いですし、それに実家から近いですから。」aなかったし　bないですし　cあるだし　dありますし※"～し～し、それに…" is often used when it comes to describing a reason. 3.私の祖父は、タバコをたくさん（　　）、お酒をたくさん（　　）、健康が心配だ。a吸うし/飲むし　b吸いますし/飲むし　c吸わないし/飲まないし　d吸ったし/飲んでいるし QUIZ２：Answer 1.このスカートは色が（　dきれいだし　）、好きなデザインだし…買います！ 2.A「どうしてこの会社に入ったんですか。」　B「残業も（　bないですし　）、ボーナスも多いですし、それに実家から近いですから。」 3.私の祖父は、タバコをたくさん（　a吸うし　）、お酒をたくさん（　a飲むし　）、健康が心配だ。 You did it !!I hope you can use this grammar in daily conversation next＾＾ このブログを日本語でよむ

In this article, we will show you how to learn Japanese online and help you find the right course for you. We have compiled a list of recommended online Japanese courses, how to choose an online Japanese course, and effective ways to learn Japanese online. Read to the end and you will find the online Japanese language course that is right for you! Recommended online Japanese course First, we will introduce some popular online Japanese language courses and explain the features and ratings of each. Japanese language courses for beginners Japanese language courses for intermediate and advanced students Let's look at these two categories. Japanese courses for beginners online We will introduce online Japanese courses suitable for beginners and suggest effective learning methods. The timing of your first exposure to Japanese is when you are most likely to fall behind. To prevent this, first check the quality of the course materials and content. If a trial lesson is available, we recommend that you take it. Also  the support system and communication method are important. Please check to see if they can answer questions via Zoom, if they only use email or chat, and if you can receive real-time support during your own study time. And it's also important to find out if the cost and learning period are in line with your budget and learning goals. Take time to think about when and at what level you would like to be by. Japanese language courses for intermediate and advanced students This section introduces online Japanese courses suitable for intermediate and advanced learners, and explains how to study and proceed. Once you reach the intermediate or advanced level, you will probably have a better idea of your strengths and weaknesses. If you have skills that you particularly focus on, we recommend courses to strengthen your speaking and listening skills. Also, if you are aiming for a job or higher education using Japanese, it would be a good idea to take a course to learn business Japanese or specialized vocabulary to improve your efficiency. Those who want to enjoy Japanese culture more like a hobby may want to take a course to learn about culture and history. How to choose an online Japanese language course Next, we will introduce some points to consider when choosing an online Japanese language course. Choose a course that meets your goals and objectives Check course evaluations and reviews Check the support system of the online Japanese language course Let's check these three points. Choose a course that meets your goals and objectives The first point to consider is whether you want to focus on conversation skills or reading and writing. The second is whether you want to learn Japanese for work or pleasure, or for everyday conversation. It depends on whether you want to learn specialized vocabulary or vocabulary that is closely related to your daily life. Finally, whether you will study for a short period of time or for a long period of time. This should be considered in conjunction with the level you are aiming for. Check course evaluations and reviews Here are some ways to check ratings and reviews to help you choose a course. First, the easiest place to look is online review and evaluation sites. The advantage is that they are written by an unspecified number of people, so the population is large, but the disadvantage is that you cannot expect much credibility. A little more reliable are reviews on social networking sites and forums. At this time, we recommend looking at personal accounts, which are usually updated frequently. And if you are surrounded by people who are learning Japanese, it is a good idea to get introductions from acquaintances or friends. You can ask them for more details about what they are interested in, so you can gather more information. Check the support system of the online Japanese language course Here are some points to consider when choosing an online Japanese language course with a good support system. First, check if the environment is conducive to asking questions and asking for advice. We recommend courses that have a homeroom teacher system, a buddy system, or a system that allows students to ask questions and seek advice. Another indicator is whether there is an active online community or group activities. If there is a community of learners, you can share learning tips. And you should also look at the level of customer support and follow-up services. Online courses often have systemic problems, so it is important that there is a system in place that can be consulted immediately. Effective ways to learn Japanese online Here are some effective learning methods and habits for studying Japanese online. Get into the habit of practicing on a daily basis Find a learning method that works for you Maintain motivation for learning We will focus on these three points. Establish a daily practice habit First, We would like to suggest a daily practice habit that is effective for learning Japanese. You can either devote your study time to your commute to work or school, or you can set a reminder to set aside some time. It is also effective to use smartphone apps and websites. Why not replace the time you spend on your phone or computer with study time? Keep your study apps and websites on your computer desktop and in a prominent place on your phone's home screen. Moreover, joining a language exchange partner or study group is also a great idea. The advantage of joining these activities is that if you book ahead of time, you can ensure that you will have time to study during that time. Finding the right learning method for you Here are some tips for finding the right fit among the various learning methods. First, spend some time clarifying whether your learning goal is to focus on listening and speaking or reading and writing. If reading books is not your thing, you may find it easier to study by using online materials or videos. For example, videos allow you to study while doing housework. Also, if you prefer to focus on interaction, communicate via chat or email. If you communicate in Japanese, you will feel a sense of accomplishment when you get your message across. How to maintain motivation for learning Here are some ways to stay motivated when learning Japanese online. The most effective way is to set a learning goal or deadline. By clarifying what you want to become and setting a deadline, it will be easier to make a plan. It is also important to keep track of the progress of the plan you have made and check your achievements. Please take time to look back and visualize your growth. If you are not comfortable studying at a desk, try taking time to enjoy learning by experiencing Japanese culture, dramas, and movies. You will find that Japanese is interesting and you will be motivated to learn more!  To learn Japanese online, it is important to choose a course that suits you and to adopt an effective learning method. Please refer to the points introduced in this article to find the online Japanese language course that is right for you. Ohanasi Kagawa offers free online language exchange events on weekends. Japanese language learners and English language learners are paired one-on-one and switch the language they speak every 15 minutes so they can teach each other. It's a great chance to make friends online with Japanese who are learning English, so please check it out! Ohanasi Kagawa Website >>> That said, you might still not be confident in your Japanese speaking ability. You're not sure how to study Japanese. For people like that, we are currently offering free Japanese language consultation and free lessons for a limited number of 10 people each month. You don’t know how to study Japanese. If you are interested in taking Japanese lessons to solve what you don’t understand, please feel free to join us.If you are interested, please click the URL or image below. Click here to see more details >>>

If you want to learn Japanese, where should you start? In this article, we will introduce the basics of learning Japanese for beginners and recommended resources, perfect for you if you are a fan of anime and manga. Read to the end and you will know how to enjoy learning Japanese! Acquire basic knowledge of Japanese language learning This section explains the basic knowledge you need to know before you start learning Japanese. We will introduce two of them here. Types of characters and how to read them Understanding basic grammar Let's take a look at these two essential points for beginners of Japanese! Types of Characters and How to Read Them Japanese is written in hiragana, katakana, and kanji. We will explain the differences between each and the basics of how to read them. Hiragana is the basic character for the Japanese language. Hiragana is also the first character to be studied when learning Japanese. The basic way to read it is to pronounce it with consonants as well as vowels. The same is true for katakana in terms of reading, but it is often used for foreign words. It's much easier to read than if everything were written in hiragana. And the key point of kanji is that the characters themselves represent a specific meaning, and the meaning can be recognized at a glance. Although it is based on Chinese, it has evolved uniquely in Japan. There are often multiple readings, but it is easier to guess the meaning and reading if you learn the "radical," which is a component of kanji. Understanding Basic Grammar This section provides a brief explanation of important Japanese grammar points for beginners. The structure of Japanese sentences is SOV-type. English is SVO-type, which may seem a little confusing until you get used to it. A particle is attached to the end of a word to supplement the meaning or connect words. It is also important to note that verbs and adjectives change form depending on the word they are attached to. For example, "書く" becomes "書かない" when the negative "ない" is added. Did you notice the one-character change? If you look at another example of how to make a question sentence as one of the basic sentence patterns, you will see that you can add "か" to the end of the sentence." I understand." is "わかります," and "Do you understand?" is "わかりますか" Please enjoy learning about the profound world of Japanese grammar. Recommended Learning Resources for Beginners This section introduces resources and tools recommended for beginners of Japanese language learning. These three are introduced here. Learn the basics with online learning materials Learn practical skills at language exchange events Use apps to learn efficiently All of these methods are easy for beginners to learn, so let's look at them in order! Learn the basics with online materials This section introduces online teaching materials and websites for beginners and explains how to make use of them. First of all, let's learn what kind of grammar there is in Japanese at grammar explanation websites. It is difficult to learn just by reading, so we recommend practicing on free material websites. If you practice repeatedly, you will be able to consolidate your grammar. Furthermore, if you use video materials, you can deepen your understanding by seeing how grammar is used in actual conversations. You can also train your listening skills at the same time. Acquire practical skills at language exchange events This section describes how to participate in language exchange events and how to make the most effective use of them. Language exchange events are held both in person and online. To find online language exchange events, we recommend the app Meetup or Facebook groups. Also, when communicating at events, it is a good idea to do active listening and take notes instead of being passive. By participating regularly, rather than just once, you will get into the habit of learning and improve your learning. Use apps for efficient learning This section introduces and explains how to use Japanese language learning apps for beginners available on smartphones and tablets. Grammar practice apps such as Duolingo are effective for making steady progress in your spare time. How about replacing the time you usually spend casually looking at your smartphone with grammar practice apps? In the case of vocabulary and kanji learning apps, it is also recommended to review them repeatedly over a certain period of time. Even if you think you have learned them once, look back every week or month in order to retain them in your long-term memory. Furthermore, to consolidate these inputs, it is recommended to practice your practical skills with a conversation practice application. You can get feedback during the interaction, and the sense of accomplishment when you get the message across will help keep you motivated. Even beginners who are interested in Japanese from anime and manga can learn Japanese while having fun by acquiring basic knowledge of the language and using effective resources. Let's make good use of online materials, language exchange events, and apps to continue learning Japanese. Ohanasi Kagawa offers free online language exchange events on weekends. Japanese and English learners are paired one-on-one and switch the language they speak every 15 minutes, so even beginners can practice their conversation skills. We have various rules in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy the event comfortably, so even those new to online events can participate with confidence. This is a great chance to make friends online with Japanese people who are learning English, so please check it out! Ohanasi Kagawa Website >>> That said, you might still not be confident in your Japanese speaking ability. You’re not sure how to study Japanese. For people like that, we are currently offering free Japanese language consultation and free lessons for a limited number of 10 people each month.You don’t know how to study Japanese. If you are interested in taking Japanese lessons to solve what you don’t understand, please feel free to join us.If you are interested, please click the URL or image below. Click here to see more details >>>