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How to use Quora to practice Japanese

Quora, for those of you who may not know, is a website where users can ask … How to use Quora to practice JapaneseRead more

by Kuma•May 9, 2018January 6, 2026
REVIEW: Kanji in Context
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REVIEW: Kanji in Context

Context. It’s the reason I’m so bad at retelling funny stories. (Seriously–you just had to be … REVIEW: Kanji in ContextRead more

by Kuma•July 31, 2017May 17, 2026•111
Japanese Learning Roadmap: From Beginner to Fluent in 6 Steps
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Japanese Learning Roadmap: From Beginner to Fluent in 6 Steps

So, you want to learn Japanese. Great decision! But where do you start? How do you … Japanese Learning Roadmap: From Beginner to Fluent in 6 StepsRead more

by Kuma•June 3, 2017August 7, 2026•7
REVIEW: Learn Japanese with Duolingo
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REVIEW: Learn Japanese with Duolingo

At long last, Duolingo has released its Japanese for English speakers course. But does it live up to the hype?

by Kuma•May 18, 2017July 2, 2018•18
Japanese is a Ham Sandwich
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Japanese is a Ham Sandwich

Learning a new language is a bit like making a ham sandwich. But how?

by Kuma•May 4, 2017May 1, 2018•1
SRS: The Lifeblood of Learning Languages
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SRS: The Lifeblood of Learning Languages

How can harnessing the power of spaced repetition make you a more efficient language learner?

by Kuma•April 12, 2017June 16, 2017
The Benefits of Writing for Japanese Learners
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The Benefits of Writing for Japanese Learners

Explore the benefits of having a healthy dose of writing in your language of study.

by Kuma•April 11, 2017May 15, 2017

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