Understanding Gakusei ja nai~n desu and Gakusei ja nai desu
[Japanese Language Learning] Differences Between “学生じゃないんです” (Gakusei ja nai n desu) and “学生じゃないです” (Gakusei ja nai desu) Are “学生じゃないんです” (Gakusei ja nai n desu) and “学生じゃないです” (Gakusei ja nai desu) the same in meaning? “Desu,” “~N desu,” there are so many different ways...
～ませんか [~masen ka] vs. ～ましょうか [mashou ka]: What’s the Difference?
[Japanese Language Learning] Is there any difference between ～ませんか (masen ka) and ～ましょうか (mashou ka)? “～ませんか (masen ka) and ～ましょうか (mashou ka) sound similar, but…””When I said ～ましょうか, (mashouka) I was told that it’s used differently…””I would like a clear explanation of...
“わかりません” vs. “知りません”: What’s the Difference?
[Japanese Learning] How Do “わかりません” (Wakarimasen) and “知りません” (Shirimasen) Differ? “Even though ‘わかりません’ (wakarimasen) and ‘知りません’ (shirimasen) sound similar…” “When I said ‘知りません!’ (shirimasen), I was told that usage was incorrect…” “I want to understand the difference between ‘わかりません’ and ‘知りません’ clearly!” While...
6 Effective Japanese Study Methods for Beginners: Key Tips
6 Effective Japanese Study Methods for Beginners: Key Tips By JPLT DIALOG Plus | Published on August 08, 2024 Effective Japanese Study Methods: 6 Key Strategies for Beginners Are you eager to start learning Japanese but unsure where to begin? Want to...
Japanese Self-Study: Why People Quit and How to Overcome It
Japanese Language Learning: Why Self-Study Often Fails and How to Fix It Many people start learning Japanese independently but struggle to continue. As tourism in Japan grows and more people seek to enjoy anime, manga, or jobs with Japanese companies, the desire...
Overcoming Japanese Speaking Hurdles: Challenges & Fixes
I can’t think of Japanese words on the spot! A thorough explanation of the causes and countermeasures. “Although I study Japanese, I struggle to come up with words on the spot…”“I get stuck during online Japanese lessons…”“I can’t immediately think of Japanese...