There are many free resources for learning Japanese. The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) and the Japan Foundation (JF) provide highly useful learning content for free to Japanese language learners around the world.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
en.wikipedia.org NHK WORLD-JAPAN website NHK WORLD-JAPAN is an international broadcasting service operated by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK). It offers programs and articles for Japanese learners worldwide for free.In the Easy Japanese section of NHK World, videos and audio content are provided for beginners to learn Japanese for free. It is useful for learning basic Japanese such as everyday conversation and grammar. TV programs: Various genres of programs such as news, documentaries, and dramas are broadcasted in Japanese and English. Radio programs: Various genres of programs such as news, music, and cultural introductions are broadcasted in Japanese and English. Articles: Articles on various topics such as news, culture, and travel are published in Japanese and English. App: There is an app where you can watch and read NHK WORLD-JAPAN programs and articles.
Hikidasu Nihongo
https://www.hikidasu.jpf.go.jp/ Hikidasu Nihongo is a program that introduces Japanese language and culture primarily targeting foreigners aiming to live or work in Japan and Japanese learners who want to learn about Japanese social life. It is produced jointly by the Japan Foundation (JF) and NHK Educational Corporation, provided and distributed to overseas through television stations and video-sharing websites, and delivered to educational institutions both domestically and internationally. Also, it started broadcasting worldwide via NHK WORLD JAPAN from February 28, 2022, and on-demand videos are also available.
※The Japan Foundation is Japan’s only Institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive international cultural exchange programs throughout the world.
Nihongo no Mori
nihongonomori.com Nihongo no Mori is a free website for Japanese learners. It provides information on grammar, pronunciation, kanji, vocabulary, and all other necessary information for learning Japanese. Grammar: You can learn grammar step by step from basic to more complex. Pronunciation: Learn the mechanisms of Japanese pronunciation and practice correct pronunciation. Kanji: You can learn how to read, write, and understand the meanings of kanji characters. Vocabulary: You can learn commonly used words and phrases in daily life. Others: Provides various contents such as idioms, proverbs, and cultural introductions.
HelloTalk
www.hellotalk.comHelloTalk is an app where language learners from around the world can interact. You can chat and make voice calls with Japanese learners to improve your practical Japanese skills. Chat: You can chat with Japanese learners from around the world. Voice calls: You can make voice calls with native speakers. Language exchange: Instead of teaching Japanese, you can learn the other person’s native language.
Duolingo:
Duolingo is a free language learning platform that covers Japanese from basic to advanced levels. You can practice listening, reading comprehension, grammar, etc., in a gamified learning method.
JPLT Metaverse Campus
JPLT Metaverse Campus is a free learning community specialized for Japanese learners. Various events and activities are regularly held. There is a lounge where many Japanese learners can freely discuss and learn from each other. Sometimes you may meet native Japanese teachers.
Try adding JPLT Metaverse to your various learning methods. By adding output practice, your improvement speed will undoubtedly accelerate.
