Learning Japanese Language

Useful information of learning Japanese from beginners to advanced levels

If you are interested in learning Japanese or already have some experience studying the language, you may enjoy some of our articles below. We have created articles with information about free online materials for learning Japanese, great apps, Japanese in business use, must-know greetings and phrases, and more. These articles cover topics relevant to everyone no matter if your a beginner to the Japanese language or using it at advanced levels.

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Business Japanese - Telephone Phrases

Working in a Japanese company can be a great way for a foreigner to improve Japanese language skills. Because answering incoming phone calls may be one of the most basic office tasks, it is important to learn a set of "Japanese expressions" for effective communication and to avoid causing discomfo…

Best Japanese Learning Apps - from beginners to advanced levels

Whether you are studying at home or newly arrived in the country, the Japanese language can seem impossible to those just starting to learn it. That said, there's one simple way to survive no matter how little time you have: All you need is a smartphone and a couple of apps to help you memorize vo…

Learning Japanese for Free: Great Online Tools

There are a lot of great free online materials for learning Japanese online and they are perfect for self-study. In this article you will find a collection of learning websites and tools for studying Japanese. If you are looking for Japanese-Learning Apps, please check “Best Japanese Learning Apps…

What you didn’t know about Japanese habits

There are many things that are commonplace in Japan the foreign residents or visitors may find strange or perhaps dangerous if done in their home countries. In this short article Eri, a Japanese teacher, recounts some of the more interesting questions and comments she has had from her students who a…

Japanese Office Documents

If you have ever worked in a Japanese company, you may have had the experience of being overwhelmed by any in-house documents that you have had to submit on different occasions. These documents include claiming expenses, notifying the office when you are going directly home after meeting with a cl…

Japanese Verbal & Nonverbal Communication for Business

When it comes to business, Japan has a vastly different way of communicating compared to many Western countries; and those who fail to account for that difference often find themselves lost in the discussion or even accidentally insulting those they are speaking with. >> Japanese Personalit…

How to Read Japanese Nutrition Labels

Japanese supermarkets, or konbini, along with vending machines offer a variety of delicacies, with eye-catching and colorful packages. However, you may also become particularly aware of the language gap when delving into Japanese food. Important details are often written in kanji or katakana, maki…