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September either sounds like back to school or end of holidays. Getting back to work? Well, that’s usually harder, but if the summer didn’t get rid of your motivation to learn Japanese, then you’re about to start on the bleeding edge thanks to: The 10 Day Hiragana Challenge The "Challange" is quite simple: within 10 days you’ll be able to perfectly READ and WRITE all Hiragana. That’s all you’ll need to master one of the three alphabets of Japanese language. From Tuesday, the 6th of September we will release one video per day during 10 days on our YouTube channel, to give you all the resources and tips to learn those Japanese characters. Every day from the 6th to the 15th, Risa will teach you the secret to easily learning 46... Show more

Hi Japanese Learner, how are you? This is one of the most common question used in everyday life. There are many possible responses to this question and various tons to use. You must learn those different ways to respond because one answer may fit better, and having a greater range of expression is a sign of fluency. With this Japanese lesson, Risa will teach you the 10 best responses to “How Are You” in Japanese. Here we go! Click Here to Learn How to Pronounce Those 10 Phrases 1.私は元気です。 わたしはげんき。 Watashi wa genki desu. I’m fine. 2.大丈夫です。 だいじょうぶで。 Daijōbu desu. I’m okay. 3.眠いんです。 ねむいんです。 Nemui n desu. I’m sleepy. 4.絶好調です。 ぜっこうちょう。 Zekkōchō desu. I’m great. 5.調子が悪いです。 ちょうしがわるいです。... Show more

Discover 3 ways that Japanese learning games and video games can help you learn and master Japanese faster, retain more, and enhance your language skills. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Japanese Language from the Beginning! Can You Learn Japanese Using Games? Yes, Japanese learning games and even video games can help you learn and master Japanese faster and improve overall comprehension. Research studies have concluded that video games enhance traditional learning methods and make mastering a new language like Japanese fun and exciting. Without the firm foundation in grammar and vocabulary provided by conventional learning programs, however, you will not be able to learn Japanese with games... Show more

Do you like chicken teriyaki? If so, this blog post is perfect for you. In this lesson, you're going to learn an easy way to cook delicious chicken teriyaki while learning Japanese. Check out 鶏のテリヤキのレシピ (Tori no teriyaki no reshipi; chicken teriyaki recipe) below! Make sure to listen to the audio lesson and review the words and phrases too! Listen to our Japanese audio lesson - How to Make Japanese Teriyaki Chicken! 1. What's teriyaki? Teriyaki (テリヤキ) is one of the most well-known and popular cooking methods in Japanese cuisine. Fish or meat (or other types of ingredients) are marinated in sweet soy sauce and then grilled or broiled. We can write teriyaki in kanji (照り焼き), hiragana, or katakana. 2. Ingredients (材料; Zairyō) ... Show more

Not only is it possible to learn Japanese in your car, there are 3 great benefits that will help you master the language faster and with less effort. With everyone so pressed for time these days, it might seem like a daydream to believe that you could learn Japanese in your car—but it’s not! Thanks to a wide range of new technologies and resources, learning a language in your car is easier than ever. Not only is it easy to learn a language while driving, there are actually a number of benefits, especially if the lessons are part of a structured learning program like JapanesePod101. Here are three specific benefits to learning Japanese or any other new language in your car. Create Your Free Account and Learn Japanese from the... Show more

Hello Learners, and welcome to your Monthly Recap that will make Japanese easier to learn! Through this post, you will: - Receive your free ebook in PDF form to easily master Top 1500 Japanese Kanji - Know the latest update and upcoming features on JapanesePod101.com - Catch up with posts and video released this month that you shouldn’t have missed Contents: New Lessons Itadakimasu! Super Sushi Ninja Challenge Current Offers YouTube Videos You Shouldn’t Have Missed in July Top Blog Articles in July JapanesePod101 Corner 1. New Lessons Top - (Beginner) Must-Know Japanese Sentence Structures #4 - Must-Know Japanese Sentence Structures: Asking About Location or Position The Sentence Patterns... Show more

Hi dear Japanese Learners! Mastering the Japanese language is a real adventure, but just by being on this page you’re proving to us that you’re not afraid of facing some challenges. You’re a perfect match for the Super Sushi Ninja Challenge! Start learning Japanese with your own Japanese teacher with your Premium PLUS account! Contents: What is the Super Sushi Ninja Challenge? How to Apply for the Super Sushi Ninja Challenge How to Order Sushi in Japanese Must-Know Japanese Vocabulary when Ordering Sushi What is Premium PLUS? 1. What is the Super Sushi Ninja Challenge? Top The goal of the Super Sushi Ninja Challenge is to get you speaking Japanese in a real life situation, so we challenge you to go... Show more

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Japanese slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Japanese slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Japanese? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Japanese or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Japanese Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a foreign... Show more

After having been delayed many times for different reasons, the mobile-gaming sensation, Pokemon Go, is finally released in its home country: Japan! Are you already on your way to be the very best like no ever was? After reading this post you’ll discover the rarest Pokemon in Japan and you’ll learn how to be the ポケモンマスター (“Pokemon Master”) in Japanese! From rumoured release to multiple delay, the mythical creature franchise, Nintendo has been keeping us waiting without official launch date for weeks. “When will it finally come out in Japan? Isn’t it Nintendo home country!?”. But after painfully watching Pokemon Go being released all over the world, Japanese residents finally get the chance to be back on track! Pokemon Go... Show more

The chance to speak with other people in their native tongue and the love for a culture can be all the motivation you need to learn a new language. The money on top is an added bonus, but we will tell you how this hobby can turn into a source of revenue! For Japanese beginners: Click here to learn the most common phrases! 1) If you have language skills beyond your colleagues who just speak English, and if your company needs those skills to open new markets or reach new customers, you are much more valuable than other employees. A lot of people are getting big raises for this reason. 2) You can make some extra money with your language skills as a teacher. You can work for yourself, give private lessons at night after... Show more