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    Learning Japanese — articles, methods, experiences

    Practical articles about Japanese language teaching, learning methods and JLPT preparation — for beginners and advanced learners alike.

    19 articles about learning Japanese.

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    1. 01Writing System · 11 minThe Formation and Use of Hiragana: The True Cornerstone of Japanese Writing
    2. 02Culture · 9 minJLPT Preparation Step by Step: A Realistic Plan from N5 to N1
    3. 03Writing System · 12 minThe Origin and Use of Japanese Kanji: From Chinese Roots to the JLPT
    4. 04Keigo · 12 minThe Basics of the Japanese Keigo System: Sonkeigo, Kenjougo and Teineigo
    5. 05Grammar · 12 minSentence-final particles in Japanese: よ、ね、わ、ぞ、ぜ and their companions
    6. 06Writing System · 11 minThe Formation and Use of Katakana: The Writing System for Foreign Words
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