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5 Reasons Taking the JLPT is a Good Idea
Learning Japanese Life in Japan
Anybody out there taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in December? If so, this guy is rooting for you!
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Is Japanese a Difficult Language to Learn?
Not only do Japanese writing and grammar differ from English—even spoken Japanese differs significantly from what you'll learn in a textbook. Yet the answer to this question is quite elusive because “difficult” is a relative term.
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Find out how The Japan Guy lifted himself from zero to the plateau of effective Japanese communication.
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The 10 JLPT Commandments
Ten rules to live by to ensure a heavenly score on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
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The Japan Guy's 6 Best Japanese Lessons
Donald Ash has spent years in Japan helping people find their way, both linguistically and pragmatically. These are our six favorite lessons from his extensive site!
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Western-Style vs. Japanese-Style Toilets
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