Japanese Studying Resources Masterpost

nihongotime:

Hi Langblr/Studyblr! I’m making this post to recommend and keep track of the digital resources I use to study Japanese. Here we go!

–Erin’s Challenge (Listening/Reading/Culture/Mild Grammar) Intermediate

Cute live-action skits with semi-natural speech. Lots of quizzes, vocab, and culture presented in a fun way!

–Textfugu (Grammar/Reading/Writing/Vocabulary) Beginner-Intermediate

Quirky digital textbook. A bit pricey but entertaining and smart. I especially love their hatred for romaji. 

–Wanikani (Reading/Kanji/Vocabulary) All levels

Great way to learn kanji but you can basically get the same experience for free learning with AnkiFlash.

–Memrise (Vocabulary) All levels

Good, casual vocab boost. Not the end-all-be-all for vocab but keeps your mind fresh.

–KanjiPal (Kanji/Reading) All levels

Another casual, bite-sized way to keep your mind fresh. Good way to test kanji skills.

–NHK News Web Easy (Reading/Listening) Intermediate

Read actual news! Furigana makes it easy and the shortness of the articles prevents you from getting overwhelmed. As an added bonus, the articles can be read aloud if you want.

–JapaneseTease (Language Learning Advice) All Levels

Great advice such as tips for good manga to read for beginners 🙂

–Tofugu (Language Learning Advice) All Levels

Awesome blog that’s fun and informative. They seem to be the most up-to-date on what study methods actually work. Also post a lot about Japanese culture.

–NHK for School & NHK High School (Listening) Intermediate

Haven’t used these much yet but they seem to be unsubtitled educational videos which is great for listening practice. Simpler Japanese since they’re for kids 🙂

–Imabi (Grammar/Reading/Kanji) Beginner-Veteran 

Surprisingly good and thorough digital textbook, all free! Love how they cater to veterans

–Junior Asahi (Reading/Kanji/Vocabulary) Upper-intermediate 

Awesome daily magazine subscription. Similar to NHK News Web Easy but way more content and a good variety of content. Real news but also comics, pop culture stuff, and funny advertisements. Furigana-included. 

–JapanesePod101 (Listening) All Levels

You can get so much for free on this site that I don’t know why you would pay. Fantastic listening practice. Listen to it to natural, slow and bilingual variants to practice and check yourself. SO many audio clips. Fun dialogues

–Jisho.org (Dictionary) All Levels 

Everyone knows this one but I use it so frequently I had to include it. I love how you can search in romaji, kanji, hiragana, or katakana. Thoroughly benri ;D

–YesJapan (Grammar/Vocabulary/Reading) Beginner-Intermediate

Decent textbook aimed at otaku. I hate the overuse of romaji but the grammar explanations are fine. 

–AnkiFlash (Flashcards/Vocabulary/Reading/Kanji) All Levels 

BEST way to learn kanji and vocab. Premade lists linked to textbooks are plenty.