Sometimes people ask why there is not a free, ad-supported option for Satori Reader. Since our goal is to make Japanese as accessible as possible, this is definitely something we have considered. However, after careful consideration, we came to the conclusion that supporting the site via ads would not enable the kind of learning experience we strive to provide. In this post, I’ll explain a little more about our reasoning.
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Satori Reader x Yuyu No Nihongo Podcast Collab Is Live!
We are thrilled to announce that our collaboration with Yuyu No Nihongo Podcast is now live on Satori Reader! Featuring Yuyu’s engaging podcast content, and paired with the detailed notes you know and love from Satori Reader, it’s a combination that is truly greater than the sum of its parts.
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Wagotabi: A Retro RPG For Learning Japanese
These days, there is no shortage of apps that promise to make study fun by gamifying the process. As someone who has been studying and teaching Japanese for decades, I wholeheartedly support the idea. You can learn so much more effectively when you are absorbed in something you find enjoyable.
But I’ll be very frank. The overriding sense I get when I look at many of the gamified language learning apps out there is: These people have never actually studied a foreign language.
Learning to communicate in another language is so much more than memorizing vocabulary words. But that is often the main or only component of game-centric apps.
So when I heard about Wagotabi, an retro RPG game in the graphic style of 1980’s classics like the original “Legend of Zelda,” I thought it was a cute idea, but I did not have very high expectations.
I’m pleased to say that I was very wrong.
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How To Practice Speaking Japanese
Speaking is one of the most challenging aspects of language learning. While you can go at your own pace with reading and writing, speaking requires you to quickly organize your thoughts and communicate them succinctly. On top of this, most people don’t have a native speaker to practice with.
But fear not! In this article, we’ll cover ways you can improve your Japanese speaking skills on your own. Speaking Japanese takes a lot of work, but with the methods listed below, you’ll be able to start speaking more naturally and have fun while doing so.
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14 Japanese Proverbs About Life, Perseverance, & Love
When thinking of how to study a language, proverbs might not immediately jump to mind. However, they can be a great addition to your studies, as they give you deeper insight into the culture you’re learning about.
Japanese proverbs not only share wisdom on various aspects of life but also are fun expressions to communicate with. Whether you want inspiration to never give up or need relationship advice, the proverbs in this article will help you.
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How A Satori Reader Story Is Created
Many Satori Reader users wonder what the process of creating a story is like. The reality is it often takes over a year to complete one. A lot more goes into it than just writing something and then uploading the text. From researching, to voice acting, to incorporating sound effects, to annotating and proofreading, there’s so much more involved in the process.
In this article, you’ll learn everything about how the Satori Reader team crafts a story from start to finish.
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YUYUの日本語ポッドキャスト Series On Satori Reader
We have exciting news for Satori Reader users: we’re collaborating with YUYUの日本語ポッドキャスト to start a new series!
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How To Play Shiritori With ChatGPT
Looking for a fun way to improve your Japanese vocabulary? Shiritori is a game you can play to put your vocabulary knowledge to the test.
You’d normally play it with other people. But if you don’t know anyone who’s studying Japanese, you can play with ChatGPT.
In this article, we’ll dive into the steps to take to start playing Shiritori with ChatGPT.
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あく vs あける vs ひらく
あく, あける, and ひらく all mean “to open,” but they’re used in different contexts.
To understand these verbs, it’s important to disentangle the questions of what the verbs themselves mean and how they are written in kanji. Even if there were no such thing as kanji, these would still be three different verbs with different usages.
So let’s first consider them in hiragana only. Then we’ll come back and look at how to tell them apart when they are written in kanji.
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10 Common Japanese Phrases & Expressions Every Learner Should Know
Any Japanese learner can use the phrases and expressions in this article starting today. They’re easy to say since they don’t require fancy grammar, and you can use them on their own as interjections or in the beginning of short sentences.
Let’s dive into their meanings, the contexts in which they are used, and example sentences.
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