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Learning to read Japanese is probably the most challenging aspect of learning Japanese. Most students find it far too confusing and time consuming, and as a result give up. After spending a few months learning Hiragana and Katakana the prospect of learning a few thousand Kanji becomes too overwhelming.

However, learning to read Japanese doesn’t have to be a painful and confusing experience. Most students make the mistake of learning to read Japanese in parts. First, students learn Hiragana, then Katanana. After this they learn a large number of grammar rules. Then comes learning hundreds of Kanji.  Doing all of this would take several months of considerable study time, but unfortunately amount to little progress. The problem is actual “reading practice” is not being done.

You have to start reading Japanese in order to read Japanese. As strange as this might sound it is the only way to learn how to read Japanese. Rather than learn Hiragana, Katakana, grammar and Kanji in parts, it is far more effective to practice reading Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji in a context.

Instead of spending money and time on Kanji and grammar books, what you really need is to be shown how to read Japanese. You need someone to guide you as you attempt to read. Think of it as like having a reading coach – who can explain cultural elements, confusing grammar and ambiguous wording.

If you can afford it, find yourself a Japanese tutor and have them read to you, explaining Kanji, grammar and cultural elements along the way. Then, you read to them and have them correct and guide you. It is the most effective way to progress with your reading. Make sure you find a tutor who understands your needs.

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It has been a while snice I have written a post. My wife and I have been hard at work making Japanese flashcards for the JLPT. These are no ordinary flashcards. These are picture Hiragana and Kanji flashcards. We carefully picked 442 words for levels 3 and 4 and created  2 sets of fun flashcards that will have you learning lots of new words.

Flashcards are a great learning tool. You can use them anytime, they vocabulary focused and help with retention. I made my own flashcards to learn Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and JLPT vocabulary  years ago when I was really into my Japanese study. I would carry them on the train and really test the old memory banks with each card. I would look at each card for up to a minute to remember the prnounciation or meaning.

The JLPT Flashcards  come in two sets. One set is in Hiragana to teach you the readings of each word. The pictures on the card tell you the meaning of the word. Far more effective than an English translation.

After you have learned the readings you move on to the Kanji cards. They are the same set of picture flashcards, but
now the Hiragana is replaced with Kanji. With this set of flashcards you focus on learning the kanji and cementing the
meaning of the word.

Also, Kaoru and I go through each card with video tutorials. These also come in mp3 format.  I have make a few finishing touches to the new website.

Here is a video I posted this morning explaining it all.

I spent the afternoon looking at Japanese lessons on Youtube. I come across a “GURU”, Takanori Tomita. Takanori is a professional Japanese translator, and operates a education company in Japan.

On Youtube, he is the 11th most subscribed Guru in Japan. Not bad!  He’s lessons also get excellent ratings.Takanori is well known in Japan, as he is featured in Japanese magazines, radio, Internet, and TV. His passion is to spread the Japanese culture to all over the world. He is also a respected and successful Japanese teacher in Japan and Online.

Takanori knows what it’s like to learn a second language. When he was fourteen years old, he went to Australia, and I had to learn English from scratch. His philosophy on learning Japanese is this;

“You need to listen to and speak lots of Japanese words and phrases from native Japanese speakers, to really power-up your Japanese learning and fluency.”

I agree. Avoid the text books and grammar and learn real Japanese from real people. Taka has a great method for learning Japanese. The focus of the product is learning Japanese for real communication. A ” street-level” learning style that helps non-natives achieve real communication quickly!

NIHONGO Japanese lesson will teach you how to speak Japanese naturally in the easiest way possible, because the program focuses on teaching many well known words and phrases to guide your learning right from the start!

The lessons don’t drag on, but instead are bite-sized, broken down into smaller parts that are easier to digest, so you can practice each part individually and then put it all together — multiplying your effectiveness.

Each lesson is intended to be completed in 2 to 3 hours. As you work through each lesson, certain aspects of the grammar will start to soak in, which means… in a very short time… you’ll be communicating in Japanese without thinking about it.

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