Past Blog Articles

  • Discovering from Authentic Resources Worksheet

    Discovering from Authentic Resources Worksheet

    When our students have a clear and defined vision of what they want to accomplish, they are more likely to achieve it. Let this be where they start to see themselves as Japanese language users.

  • Discovering your Nihongo Strengths Worksheet

    Discovering your Nihongo Strengths Worksheet

    I believe it is important to train our students how to use these resources correctly so they will feel confident when faced with unknown kanji in the future.

  • Discovering your Nihongo strengths

    Discovering your Nihongo strengths

    Today is Unit 2 in the Possible Selves project. Click on the link and begin discovering what your nihongo strengths and abilities are.

  • How to stay motivated to learn Japanese

    How to stay motivated to learn Japanese

    Language proficiency is a tiny motivational seed that must be planted early.

  • 6 Kinds of lucky days on Japanese calendars

    6 Kinds of lucky days on Japanese calendars

    I’m setting up my Hobonichi calendar for the new semester. I use an A5 Hobonichi Cousin Avec, which means the year is separated into two books. I prefer this for scheduling the semester classes that I teach. Each daily page contain a quote from a book or other source in Japanese, and also shows the…

  • 5 sites to learn about Eel eating day 土用の丑の日

    5 sites to learn about Eel eating day 土用の丑の日

    It’s here!!!! Doyo-ushi-no-hi! Unagi eating day! 土用の丑の日 When it arrives my family and I go out to eat unagi at one of our favorite Japanese restaurants. This year there are 2 Eel eating days: July 23 and Aug 4. Find out more: A fun look at why we eat eel this time of the year…

  • Quickly Find Japanese Language Degree Programs

    Quickly Find Japanese Language Degree Programs

    Learn how to use the Japan Foundation survey results of formal educational programs to find one near you.

  • Nihongo Dreams Worksheets

    Nihongo Dreams Worksheets

    I love exploring Japanese through a multi-literacy experiences. Regardless of your level of Japanese, you will be able to gain something in lessons based on the multi-literacy approach.

  • Nihongo Dreams

    Nihongo Dreams

    How do you dream of using the Japanese language? Do you want to translate manga? Do you want to be a diplomat? Do you want to work more successfully in Japan? Let’s explore

  • 5 Best Sites for Printable Japanese flashcards

    5 Best Sites for Printable Japanese flashcards

    Check out these free resources for unique downloadable vocabulary lists and printable flashcards. You’ll find something here whether you are new to the language or a pro. There are many ways to jump into Japanese language learning. If you are enrolled in a formal course, your instructor may have a designated list of words you…