Japanese word order for English readers
Compare English subject–verb–object order with Japanese particles, predicate-final sentences and omitted subjects.
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Japanese kanji and Simplified Chinese hanzi
Compare shared characters with Japanese readings, kana and differences in word meaning and written forms.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for English readers
Compare the English alphabet with Japanese hiragana, katakana and kanji, then practise recognising them in mixed sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for English readers
Compare English prepositions and word order with Japanese particles for topics, objects, destinations and places of action.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for English readers
Compare English stress with Japanese mora timing, including long vowels, small っ and ん, and practise counting.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Chinese readers
Compare Chinese subject–verb–object sentences with Japanese predicate-final order, particles and omitted subjects.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Chinese readers
Compare Japanese particles with Chinese structures and practise marking topics, objects, destinations and action locations.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Mandarin readers
Compare Mandarin syllables and tones with Japanese morae; practise long vowels, ん and small っ in context.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for German readers
Compare German verb-second main clauses and verb-final subordinate clauses with Japanese particles and predicate-final sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for German readers
Compare German alphabetic writing with Japanese kana and kanji, and practise reading mixed-script sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for German readers
Compare German patterns with Japanese particles for topics, objects, destinations and places of action.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for German readers
Compare German stress with Japanese mora timing and count long vowels, small っ and ん in context.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Turkish readers
Compare Turkish sentence structure with Japanese predicate-final clauses, particles and omitted subjects.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Turkish readers
Compare Turkish alphabetic writing with Japanese kana and kanji, and practise reading mixed-script sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Turkish readers
Compare Turkish patterns with Japanese particles for topics, objects, destinations and places of action.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Turkish readers
Compare Turkish stress with Japanese mora timing and count long vowels, small っ and ん in context.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Polish readers
Compare Polish sentence structure with Japanese predicate-final clauses, particles and omitted subjects.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Polish readers
Compare Polish alphabetic writing with Japanese kana and kanji, and practise reading mixed-script sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Polish readers
Compare Polish patterns with Japanese particles for topics, objects, destinations and places of action.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Polish readers
Compare Polish stress with Japanese mora timing and count long vowels, small っ and ん in context.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Russian readers
Compare Russian and Japanese word order, identify particles, and practise placing the verb at the end.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Russian readers
Compare Cyrillic with hiragana, katakana and kanji, and learn to identify their roles in everyday Japanese sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Russian speakers
Compare Japanese particles with Russian cases and prepositions, and practise marking objects, destinations and places.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Russian speakers
Compare Russian word stress with Japanese mora timing, and practise counting long vowels, small っ and ん.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for French readers
Compare French and Japanese sentence order, then practise placing verbs and particles in everyday sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for French readers
Compare French alphabetic spelling with Japanese hiragana, katakana and kanji, and practise reading mixed scripts.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for French speakers
Compare French prepositions with Japanese particles and practise marking places, destinations, objects and companions.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for French speakers
Compare French phrase rhythm with Japanese mora timing, and practise counting long vowels, small っ and ん.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Ukrainian readers
Compare Ukrainian and Japanese word order, learn how particles mark roles, and practise placing the verb at the end.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Ukrainian readers
Compare Ukrainian Cyrillic with Japanese hiragana, katakana and kanji, and practise reading mixed-script sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Ukrainian speakers
Compare Ukrainian cases and prepositions with Japanese particles, then practise choosing に and で in context.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Ukrainian readers
Compare Ukrainian word stress with Japanese mora timing, and practise counting long vowels, small っ and ん.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Arabic readers
Compare Arabic and Japanese sentence order, then practise placing verbs and marking objects and places in N5 sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Arabic readers
Learn how hiragana, katakana and kanji work together, and compare Japanese reading direction and vowels with Arabic.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Arabic readers
Compare Arabic prepositions with Japanese particles and practise marking destinations, places and objects.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Arabic readers
Use familiar vowel length and consonant doubling to learn Japanese mora timing, including ん and small っ.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Dutch readers
Compare Dutch main-clause word order with Japanese verb-final sentences, particles and flexible phrases.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Dutch readers
Compare Dutch spelling with Japanese hiragana, katakana and kanji, and practise reading mixed-script sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Dutch readers
Compare Dutch prepositions and word order with Japanese particles, and practise marking places, objects and subjects.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Dutch readers
Compare Dutch word stress with Japanese mora timing, and practise counting long vowels, small っ and ん.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Italian readers
Compare Italian and Japanese sentence order, learn how particles mark roles, and practise placing the verb at the end.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Italian readers
Compare Italian alphabetic spelling with hiragana, katakana and kanji, then read mixed-script Japanese.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Italian speakers
Compare Japanese particles with Italian prepositions and practise marking objects, places, topics and preferences.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Italian readers
Use familiar Italian double consonants to explore Japanese mora timing, long vowels and small kana.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Spanish readers
Compare Spanish and Japanese sentence order, then practise placing the verb and marking objects and locations.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Spanish readers
Compare Spanish spelling with hiragana, katakana and kanji, and learn to read their different roles in Japanese sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Spanish readers
Compare Spanish prepositions with Japanese particles and practise marking places, recipients and companions.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Spanish speakers
Compare Spanish syllable stress with Japanese mora timing, and practise vowel length, small っ and contracted sounds.
Read and practiseJapanese word order for Brazilian Portuguese speakers
Compare Brazilian Portuguese and Japanese sentence order, and practise particles, places and verbs in simple N5 sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese writing systems for Brazilian Portuguese readers
Compare the Portuguese alphabet with hiragana, katakana and kanji, and learn how they work together in Japanese sentences.
Read and practiseJapanese particles for Brazilian Portuguese speakers
Compare Japanese particles with Brazilian Portuguese prepositions and practise marking objects, destinations and places of action.
Read and practiseJapanese mora timing for Brazilian Portuguese speakers
Compare Brazilian Portuguese stress with Japanese mora timing, including long vowels, small っ and ん.
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