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Avatar Posted by matigo 89 days ago (http://www.j2fi.net)
Category: Technology | Tags: wm6 japanese pda hp language
As a foreigner living in Japan, having the ability to display multiple languages on my computer is something of a necessity. However, when it comes to updating or otherwise modifying a Windows Mobile device to handle East Asian languages, it can be quite the challenge. read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 37 days ago (http://search.japantimes.co.jp)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: katakana hiragana language
The hazards of getting your hiragana wrong...a fun article about katakana from The Japan Times read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 36 days ago (http://nihonhacks.com)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: japanese jlpt test language nihonhacks
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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Avatar Posted by LongCountdown 24 days ago (http://anenglishmaninosaka.blogspot.com)
Category: Teaching English | Tags: english test language offensive
The ultimate test for English language learners is the Test of English for Offensive Communication. For Japanese students who have mastered TOEIC and Eiken, the final hurdle is the TOEOC. Devised by an Englishman in Osaka, mastery of Offensive English will ensure complete understanding when immerse read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 177 days ago (http://victorymanual.com)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: japanese language quotes wikiquote
Japanese wikiquote is a great place to mine sentences to study. You can find quotes by your favorite English-language authors translated into Japanese. Great find by Victory Manual! read more »
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Avatar Posted by matigo 29 days ago (http://www.j2fi.net)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: supermemo japanese language study
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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Avatar Posted by koichi 174 days ago (http://www.tofugu.com)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: japanese software nintendo language
The Nintendo DS is a great tool for learning Japanese, whether you are a beginner or advanced. Check this article out to find out how. read more »
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Avatar Posted by koichi 174 days ago (http://www.tofugu.com)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: japanese textbook language
I'll be reviewing Japanese textbooks over the next month or so for my senior thesis. The first one up: Genki I. Does Genki stand up to the hype? How does it stand for self teachers? Find out... read more »
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Avatar Posted by Deas 24 days ago (http://everything2.com)
Category: Foreigners in Japan | Tags: language english gaijin culture
You may have noticed the "fake gaijin accent" on TV and in the other media for a while now. It seems like recently it's increased with the likes of the "Kaiten SUSHI" segment on Haneru no Tobira and various characters from the drama Nodame Cantabile. This article seems old, but i read more »
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Avatar Posted by kiedesu 162 days ago (http://buna.arts.yorku.ca)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: japanese language
A great website for people who are studying Japanese language. It has lecture videos by professor Norio Uta from York University, with many learning materials. read more »
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Avatar Posted by Thomas 128 days ago (http://babelhut.com)
Category: General Japan | Tags: japanese babelhut language
The Japanese have a word 魔法瓶 (mahou-bin), literally "magic bottle". You can buy it at the store. Many Japanese people use one everyday. So just what the hell is a "magic bottle"? It's not as arcane as it sounds. Read and find out! read more »
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Avatar Posted by ChrisG 175 days ago (http://www.alljapaneseallthetime.com)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: language japanese kanji
A kanji wall poster in Heisig/Remembering the Kanji (RTK) order. Helpful for those learning Japanese and wishing to Japanize their environment. read more »
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Avatar Posted by koichi 227 days ago (http://www.tofugu.com)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: tofugu japan japanese language kanji
The New Year is a great time to start (or restart) learning Japanese. Here is a list of resolutions you can follow and bad habits you can break, along with description. read more »
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Avatar Posted by kiedesu 162 days ago (http://www.yamasa.cc)
Category: Learning Japanese | Tags: japanese language kanji dictionary
If you have a problem with writing kanji, such as "Which line should be written first?" or "Should I write this line from left to right or right to left?", here is the website for you. read more »
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