Effects of reading aloud and reciting in learning Japanese

Yes, reading aloud and reciting are very effective methods for learning Japanese. Reading aloud and reciting have various benefits, such as mastering pronunciation, solidifying grammar, and improving expressiveness. It is especially recommended for beginners.

1. Mastering Pronunciation and Intonation

By repeatedly reading aloud and reciting, you can acquire correct pronunciation and intonation. Japanese is a language in which the meaning changes depending on the pitch of the sound. Therefore, acquiring correct pronunciation and intonation is important for understanding and being able to speak Japanese.

 

2. Solidifying Grammar and Vocabulary

By reading aloud and reciting, you can solidify grammar and vocabulary. If you only understand it in your head, you may forget it immediately, but by reading it out loud, it will be easier to remember.

 

3. Improve Your Expressive Abilities

Reading aloud and reciting from memory can improve your Japanese expressive abilities. By reading various expressions out loud, you can learn how to use Japanese naturally.

 

4. Improve Your Listening Skills and Comprehension

Reading aloud and reciting from memory can improve your Japanese listening comprehension. By listening back to the sentences you have read aloud, you will be able to consciously listen to the parts you were unable to hear.

 

5. Improve Your Confidence

By successfully reading aloud and reciting, you can increase your confidence in learning Japanese. By gaining confidence, you will be able to approach learning Japanese more proactively.

 

Key points for reading aloud and reciting

Read aloud and recite after understanding the meaning: If you read aloud and recite without understanding the meaning, the effect will be halved. First, make sure you understand the meaning of the sentence before reading aloud and reciting.

• Read slowly and carefully: At first, read slowly and carefully. Once you get used to it, gradually increase the speed.
• Read aloud: Instead of reading in your mind, read aloud. Reading aloud makes it easier to remember.
• Read repeatedly: Reading once is not enough to remember something. Reading repeatedly will help solidify your memory.
• Choose your favorite text: By choosing a text that interests you, reading aloud and reciting will be fun.

Recommended materials for reading aloud and reciting

• Textbooks and reference books: Textbooks and reference books contain many texts that are suitable for reading aloud and reciting.
• Poems and songs: Poems and songs have a sense of rhythm and intonation, making them suitable for reading aloud and reciting.
• News articles: News articles allow you to learn about current events and improve your vocabulary and expressiveness.
• Your favorite novels and manga: Reading aloud and reciting sentences from your favorite novels and manga will allow you to learn while having fun.

Utilizing Online Japanese Lessons

For beginners, self-study can be very difficult. With online Japanese lessons, not only can you get systematic instruction from a teacher, but you can also practice speaking while listening to the correct pronunciation, and receive appropriate guidance from the teacher.

At JPLT Japanese Language School, we hold many free study sessions and other events, giving you the opportunity to practice listening, speaking, writing, and reading.
Let’s all learn Japanese together.

Summary

Reading aloud and reciting are very effective ways to effectively progress through Japanese language learning. Please try incorporating reading aloud and reciting into your daily studies.

Best of luck!