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Have you ever wondered why teaching teenagers a foreign language can feel so challenging—even for experienced teachers? Many educators quickly discover that teaching goes far beyond explaining grammar rules or assigning homework. Research shows that teens experience a dip in motivation and confidence when learning a new language, especially

When you're reading a manga, you'll probably notice some unique words scattered throughout the panels. I mean words like "ドキドキ" (doki doki) when a character's heart races, or "ゴゴゴ" (go go go) looming ominously in the background. These, my friends,

If you’re planning to move to Japan or study there, being able to handle phone calls in Japanese is a skill you’ll definitely need. Sure, messaging apps like WhatsApp, LINE, and Skype are everywhere—but traditional phone calls are still very common in Japan, especially for jobs, schools,

If you’ve ever wanted a little doorway into Japanese, having your name in Japanese characters is a surprisingly fun (and personal) way to start. However, you can’t just grab a cool-looking Japanese kanji and call it a day. Kanjis actually carry specific meanings and cultural nuance tied to

Do you love Japan and its culture? If so, did you know that there is a holiday on November 3rd that celebrates the culture of Japan? In this article, we'll take a look at Bunka no Hi 文化の日 or Culture Day, its origins and activities that Japanese people

I landed in Tokyo in late October 2023, jet-lagged but excited to start my new job as an English teacher at Honjo Metropolitan High School. Little did I know I'd stepped into Halloween mania, Japanese style! The streets of Shibuya were a sea of costumes, with everything from

Do you like watching horror films on Halloween? If so, you came to the right place. In today's article, we'll take a look at 20 Japanese horror movies to watch alone, with friends or your boyfriend or girlfriend and make Halloween a more interestingly frightening experience.

Cancel your plans and grab some snacks because Alice in Borderland Season 3 drops tomorrow. The new season teases the much-awaited Joker card, which makes today the perfect chance to binge the first two seasons and catch up on the games, the shocking deaths, and the characters we have been

When you’re doing your jikoshoukai (自己紹介) or self-introduction in Japanese, talking about your hobbies is practically unavoidable. People will naturally ask about your 趣味 (shumi) or hobbies in Japanese when you meet new classmates, join language exchanges, or start a new job. In this post, you will learn the