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6 Common Japanese Learner Mistakes: Vocabulary, Grammar, and Pronunciation
Let's solve your confusion on these 6 common Japanese learner mistakes!
日本語学習者が間違えやすい6選を明らかに!
Syllables vs Moras: The Most Undervalued Part of Good Japanese Pronunciation
Learn what a mora is, and how to use it to dramatically improver your overall Japanese accent!
今回は日本語の発音に大きな影響を与える拍(モーラ)について英語で説明します!
How Japanese Works: A Linguistic Perspective
What are the essentials of the Japanese language that you should know before you begin studying? Let's look at the basics of the sounds, writing system, grammar, and formality levels - all from a Japanese teacher with a linguistic background!
音、文字、文法、そして敬語。日本語を学び始める前に知っておくべきことを、日本語講師が言語学者目線で分かりやすく英語でご紹介します!
Tone vs Pitch Accent: Is Japanese a tonal language?
Are pitch accent and tone the same? Does Japanese use tones? Today, let's answer these questions! We'll discuss the similarities and differences between tone and pitch accent, and then look at how Japanese works.
声調と高低アクセントの違いは?日本語は声調言語なのか? 今回は日本語学習者のそんなご質問にお答えします!
Hayakuchi Kotoba: Japanese Tongue Twisters to Improve Your Pronunciation ~早口言葉で日本語の発音力アップ~
Tongue twisters are a fun way to improve your Japanese pronunciation! No textbooks involved. They're designed to be challenging to say, so you need to focus on your overall enunciation, and the pronunciation of each sound. Learn how to improve with them and practice 4 famous tongue twisters!
日本語学習者にとって早口言葉は発音の上達につながる楽しいゲームにもなります!早口言葉を使った練習方法と4つの有名な早口言葉を英語でご紹介します。
Japanese Pronunciation: 6 Points to Remember & Practice to Sound More Like a Native Speaker
6 Points to remember & practice in order to have natural-sounding Japanese!
今回のブログは日本語学習者対象で、覚えておくべき6つのポイントと発音の練習法をご紹介しております。