Are there any recommended Japanese courses for beginners

There are several recommended Japanese courses and resources for beginners that can help you start learning the language effectively.

One notable app called SALAD is designed for beginners and intermediate learners. It offers features like translations in Kanji, Kana, and Romaji, speech recognition, vocabulary tracking, grammar explanations, and even songs generated from newly learned words to make learning more engaging and accessible. ¹

Another option is Minato, a self-study application offered by the Japan Foundation, which provides beginner Japanese language learners with various classes including hiragana, katakana, dialects, and kanji. It has been effective in supporting independent learning. ²

There are also university-level courses and interactive media like the “Likari” app, which focuses on vocabulary mastery and is rated highly for its usability and effectiveness among learners. ³

These resources combine structured lessons with interactive and multimedia tools, making them suitable for beginners looking for a comprehensive introduction to Japanese.

If you want, further recommendations can be provided based on your learning preferences, such as app-based, classroom-style, or self-paced online courses.

References

• SALAD: Smart AI Language Assistant Daily

• The Use Of “Minato” As A Character Learning Self-Study Application And Its Effects: An Introduction To Beginner Japanese Language Learners At Indonesian Higher Education Institution

• LIKARI (Five Words in A Day) Application to Improve Vocabulary Mastery in Japanese Language Learning

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