Past Blog Articles

  • Resource Highlight: Learning to Read Japanese with Confidence and Fluency

    Resource Highlight: Learning to Read Japanese with Confidence and Fluency

    Learning to read Japanese can feel like climbing Mount Fuji—exciting yet overwhelming. With thousands of kanji, multiple scripts, and complex grammar, it’s easy to get lost. But fear not! The right resources can make all the difference. Today, we’ll explore my absolute favorite free tool for building reading confidence: Tadoku.org. Tadoku.org – The Best Graded…

  • How to Stay Motivated When Learning Japanese – Expert Tips & FAQs

    How to Stay Motivated When Learning Japanese – Expert Tips & FAQs

    Table of Contents 1. Why is it so hard to stay motivated when learning Japanese? Common Challenges When Learning Japanese (And How to Overcome Them) Learning Japanese is a thrilling yet demanding adventure. With three writing systems, unique grammar structures, and cultural nuances to grasp, many learners hit motivation slumps along the way. Why Motivation…

  • Why My Nihongo Lessons Is the Best Place to Learn Japanese Online for Beginners

    Why My Nihongo Lessons Is the Best Place to Learn Japanese Online for Beginners

    Table of Contents: Learning Japanese can feel overwhelming, especially for beginners faced with unfamiliar writing systems, intricate grammar, and a flood of online resources. My Nihongo Lessons videos simplify the journey by offering a structured, beginner-friendly approach that balances free lessons with personalized support. This blog highlights how my Patreon stands out by addressing the…

  • How to Incorporate Japanese Language Lessons into Your Homeschool Curriculum

    How to Incorporate Japanese Language Lessons into Your Homeschool Curriculum

    Teaching Japanese at home offers children valuable linguistic and cultural benefits. With the right strategies, parents can successfully create a flexible and engaging curriculum. This involves mastering writing systems, using interactive resources, tracking progress through portfolios, and accessing tutors for real-world practice, fostering an enjoyable learning experience while celebrating milestones.

  • The Best Tools and Resources for Learning Japanese at Home

    The Best Tools and Resources for Learning Japanese at Home

    Explore the best tools for learning Japanese at home, from textbooks to reading strategies, and take your skills to the next level.

  • Sketching Me and My Possible Selves Tree – reflection

    Sketching Me and My Possible Selves Tree – reflection

    Your tree represents bright days ahead of you.    Don’t let  fear discourage you.

  • Sketching Me as a Japanese language user – Worksheet with Authentic Resources

    Sketching Me as a Japanese language user – Worksheet with Authentic Resources

    Music is not the only source for encouragement in Japanese society.  The image of the cherry blossom also causes one to pause and enjoy the fleeting beauty of the blossoms that only last a few days

  • Sketching Me as a Japanese language user – Language Worksheets

    Sketching Me as a Japanese language user – Language Worksheets

    This unit explores the Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami as well as the covid pandemic through the song Ue wo muite arukou all while practicing the volitional style of verbs

  • Sketching Me & My Possible Selves Tree as a Japanese language user, professional, and person

    Sketching Me & My Possible Selves Tree as a Japanese language user, professional, and person

    Spending time with friends in Japan may include a trip to a Karaoke Box to enjoy a few hours singing together, no matter what your vocal skills are.  Without fail, along with John Denver’s “Country Roads” and John Lennon’s “Hey Jude” you may also sing something by Kyu Sakamoto. 

  • Today’s essential 4 character idiom 今日の四字熟語

    三日坊主 A monk for three days.This is another way to describe someone who is giving up or quitting something. Check out this ‘oldie but goodie’ by Kinki Kid’s やめだいで (don’t quit) from a music television program honoring the 20th anniversary of this song. Don’t forget to read the comments for more reading practice! Do you…