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The Value of Dorama

If you’re studying Japanese and using the Internet to supplement your studies, or even doing most of your study online, Japanese television is invaluable for your listening skills and cultural understanding. Many new Japanese language students have their first introduction to Japanese through anime or manga and they may miss out on the value of […]

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Why Japanese Isn’t as Hard as It Looks

Simply mention to native English speakers that you study the Japanese language and you’ll receive raised eyebrows, looks of amazement, and remarks of how difficult it is. You’ll also hear stories of how they always wanted to learn Japanese but they quit after they realized how insurmountable it was. Although the study of Japanese as […]

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