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Faking Japanese: Observations and humorous suggestions on how to fake Japanese, with realist commentary on how to really improve you communication skills in Japan. Plus it is a fun read! read more »
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Unless you happen to be some sort of linguistic genius, a talented musician, or some unfair combination of the two, chances are you will have trouble learning a new language and the little nuances required for accent-free pronunciation. This is where SuperMemo fills the need. read more »
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Unless I'm mistaken, the application forms for the JLPT should be available at major bookstores. Get yours while you still can! read more »
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The hazards of getting your hiragana wrong...a fun article about katakana from The Japan Times read more »
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I truly believe learning the kana first gives you a solid foundation to work from. This is the first in a series of articles I will be writing about learning Japanese. read more »
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Harvey posted about his quest to keep his Japanese alive by listening to Japanese language podcasts. If you've got any recommendations, leave them in the comments here or at Japan Newbie. I'm always looking for this kind of stuff. read more »
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It's that time of year when people get lazy. Here are some tips to keep studying Japanese over the summer. read more »
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One of the things I find interesting about learning Japanese is the history of the language and how it has slowly changed over time….

Most people are aware of the three systems here in Japan.. Kanji , Hiragana and Katakana. And anybody who can read at least Hiragana and Katakana are aware of all read more »
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How to Study Japanese Using the Internet: A Video Full of Useful tips and tricks read more »
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In this post I explain the way I structure my anki deck as well as the reasons why I structure it this way. I also talk about where to get your material for your deck and why I choose not to share my deck. read more »
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Lang-8 (www.lang-8.com), aims to bring together people of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds in an effort to enhance foreign-language study. read more »
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Ever wonder why Japanese people go into that ridiculous praising loop whenever you speak Japanese, even if it's terrible? It has something to do with nihonjinron; you can read more about it here. read more »
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Lang-8, which allows you to write diary entries in the language you are learning, have people who are native to that language correct, and then in turn you correct their diary entries which are in YOUR native language. It is an amazing system for practicing and correcting your Japanese writing read more »
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I reviewed a website called Lang-8, which allows you to write diary entries in the language you are learning, have people who are native to that language correct, and then in turn you correct their diary entries which are in YOUR native language. It is an amazing system for practicing and correctin read more »
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