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Tips and tricks for learning Japanese language through novels, manga, anime, podcasts, etc. (JLPT N1. Translator. Live in Osaka, Japan.) Don't just study Japanese, use it! 勉強だけでなく日本語は、使えば使うほど上手になるんです。 🇯🇵 jtalkonline.com ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/G2G5AEBW
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · Sep 24
The famous green owl app Duolingo is going even harder into AI made by stolen content. It's not curated by native speakers so you have no idea if what you're learning is correct. Their algorithm overall tries to hit the happy brain juices instead of helping you learn. So here are some alternatives!
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 1d
Can confirm, these are accurate translations.
gaijinmommy.bsky.social Gaijin Mommy @gaijinmommy.bsky.social · 1d
Another day, another random post bitterly defaced by yours truly, who only strives to keep it real 😇
An innocent post translating Japanese fillers into English. I cross out the English translations and write I. What I think people actually mean. まあまあ（maa maa） Well, kind-of. Not really, no ていうか （te iu ka） Or rather... /I mear….. I don't actually know what I mean とりあえず（toriaezu） For now.... Stop talking and listen to そうね （sou ne） Well... /I guess... Derp なるほどね （naruhodo ne） I see... / Makes sense. NARUHODO NE! なんだろう （nan darou） What could it be... Wait wut どうしよう （dou shiyou） What should I do...? You do it なんとなく （nantonaku） Somehow This is absolutely a thing but I'd hate to sound confident about it どういうか （douiu ka） How should I put it... You’ll never understand まあいいか （maa ii ka） Well, whatever I'm going home そうだっけ （sou da kke） Was that so..? Yeah no that never happened まあそうね （maa sou ne） Well, yeah I give up. Go ahead and just keep thinking you're right. なんかさ （nanka sa） You know, like The thing you say before everything you say まあいいでしょう (maa ii deshou) Well, that's fine... You need to calm down
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MarionetteCreep @marionettecreep.bsky.social · 3d
Language learning is a personal journey, and it will take the time it needs and different forms for every person. There is no singularly most-optimised method that will bring sustainable results quickly.

Also, language learners need to be kind to themselves, as the road is long and winding.
zachweinersmith.bsky.social Zach Weinersmith @zachweinersmith.bsky.social · 6d
Do you have any extremely niche, but serious, ethical stances?
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 5d
For Android there's Renshuu, LiongoDeer, Kanji Study, Bunpro, and MaruMori.
jtalkonline.com/japanese-stu...
Japanese Study Apps That DON'T Use AI - Japanese Talk
The plagiarism machine seems to be worming its way into everything. Here's a list of Japanese Study apps That DON'T Use AI!
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 5d
Renshuu is really good if you're looking for something similar to Duo that will actually teach you Japanese.

Here are some other suggestions.
jtalkonline.com/japanese-stu...
Japanese Study Apps That DON'T Use AI - Japanese Talk
The plagiarism machine seems to be worming its way into everything. Here's a list of Japanese Study apps That DON'T Use AI!
jtalkonline.com
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 7d
The Memories courses are still up there?! I thought they had deleted them all. Glad they've been helpful.
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 7d
Just saw a post that said you can't learn Japanese from watching anime and I agree but also don't agree.

Watching any old anime won't be as helpful as slice of life, which can help with more commonly used words and phrases.

AND you still need to study Japanese to actually learn the language.
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 8d
Yep! Open the app and go to settings > support > email developer.
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 8d
This looks really good! Will have to check it out.
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 8d
Here you go!
jtalkonline.com/japanese-stu...
Japanese Study Apps That DON'T Use AI - Japanese Talk
The plagiarism machine seems to be worming its way into everything. Here's a list of Japanese Study apps That DON'T Use AI!
jtalkonline.com
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Dr. Wes Robertson @scriptingjapan.bsky.social · 9d
I got yelled at a long time ago on twitter for this take but here's a whole video on why I don't think kanji should be called Chinese characters

youtu.be/6wRDTc_5GpY?...
Kanji VS Hanzi
YouTube video by Scripting Japan
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 10d
One important thing to remember, is you have to find what works for you. Experiment with different apps, YouTube channels, podcasts, and books to find methods that work for you.
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 10d
TLDR - start with hiragana and katakana, and learn through vocabulary. Practice reading and writing different words using characters.

Then start building your vocab and basic grammar.

You can easily find free resources online, or cheap books if you need more structure.
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 10d
This article is a little long, but it lists a lot of information about where to start and what you can use to study and how to study different parts of the language.
jtalkonline.com/how-to-learn...
How to Learn Japanese: The Ultimate Beginners Guide
A guide to what you should know when you start learning Japanese, how to learn it, and some resources you can use to learn them!
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 10d
Tadoku graded readers are free and good for beginner's reading practice.
whiterabbitpress.com/japanese-gra...

And a list of podcasts for listening practice:
jtalkonline.com/recommended-...
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 10d
For general dictionary, jisho.org is great.

This site is good for practicing verb sand adjective conjugations.
baileysnyder.com/jconj/

If you don't know anything about grammar, though, there's this free guide:
guidetojapanese.org/learn/
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 10d
That's the one in Jaguar Town! 😲

If you're in Osaka now, you should check out the 古本市場, they're scattered all across town.
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 14d
If you're really interested in Japan try Renshuu instead. It's free and designed for learning Japanese, unlike Duo which is designed to get you addicted to their gameplay loop.
www.renshuu.org
renshuu.org - cute Japanese studying that's built around you
www.renshuu.org
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MarionetteCreep @marionettecreep.bsky.social · 15d
Following a recommendation from an article by @japanesetalk.bsky.social, I've started reading 「ずっと前から好きでした」and 20+ pages in, this is definitely looking like a fantastic text to bridge between manga and novels, and a good example of comprehensible input for anime/manga fans.
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 15d
Bonus tip, if you're studying for the JLPT, get a grammar exercise drill book and go through it two to three times.
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The Best Way to Study Grammar for the JLPT - Japanese Talk Online
I have found this to be the Best Way to Study Grammar for the JLPT! I've studied grammar a lot and couldn't remember complex grammar until now
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 15d
Three exercises to improve your Japanese grammar:

1. Write sentences based on the grammar you're studying.

2. Make up sentences and say them out loud.

3. Practice conjugations with flashcards and/or practice sites like this one: baileysnyder.com/jconj/
Japanese Conjugation Practice
Learn how to conjugate Japanese verbs and adjectives!
baileysnyder.com
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Geoff Thew @mothersbasement.bsky.social · 16d
It's time to talk about the enshittification of Crunchyroll
youtu.be/B-DX0Zolr6g
The Enshittification of Crunchyroll
YouTube video by Mother's Basement
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 17d
Oh no. What happened to Preply?
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 18d
Books like "Ikigai" that fantasize Japan and the Japanese language drive me up the wall. This is going to be a good lecture.
scriptingjapan.bsky.social Dr. Wes Robertson @scriptingjapan.bsky.social · 18d
[X] the Ancient Japanese Art of [Y]: The Mobilization of #Japanese Metalinguistic Fantasies in Self-Help Literature

Recording of a lecture I gave at JSAA2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TElW...
X the Ancient Japanese Art of Y: The Mobilization of Linguistic Fantasies in Self-Help Books
YouTube video by Scripting Japan
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 19d
Here's a list of apps and websites that don't use AI.
jtalkonline.com/japanese-stu...
Japanese Study Apps That DON'T Use AI - Japanese Talk
The plagiarism machine seems to be worming its way into everything. Here's a list of Japanese Study apps That DON'T Use AI!
jtalkonline.com
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Japanese Talk @japanesetalk.bsky.social · 19d
Renshuu is free and doesn't use AI.
www.renshuu.org

LingoDeer is paid for but AI free, too.
www.lingodeer.com
renshuu.org - cute Japanese studying that's built around you
www.renshuu.org
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