Study plans and JLPT
Practical guides on speaking, grammar, pronunciation, listening, and study planning, written for learners who want to use Japanese in real life.
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Learning strategyIs Japanese Hard to Learn? What Is Difficult and What Is Easier
Japanese is a long project for most English speakers, not an impossible one. Its writing system and distance from English take time, while its pronunciation and regular grammar offer early wins.
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ResearchJapanese Language Learning Statistics: Global Data and Trends
The latest Japan Foundation survey counted 4,000,750 Japanese-language learners at overseas institutions, while 2025 JLPT applications reached a record 1,940,852 across the year's two tests.
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Learning strategyHow to Think in Japanese and Stop Translating Every Sentence
Thinking in Japanese is not forcing English out of your mind. It is building a faster route from meaning and situation directly to Japanese.
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Learning strategyHow Long Does It Take to Learn Japanese? A Realistic Timeline
The honest answer depends on your goal, your weekly hours, and whether you speak from week one or wait until you feel ready.
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