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Japanese Tongue Twisters for Better Pronunciation: 4 More 早口言葉 (Part 2)

Ready for more Japanese tongue twisters? Practice 4 more popular Japanese tongue twisters while focusing on rhythm, pitch accent, vowel sounds, and long vowels. Start slowly, then see how fast you can go while keeping your pronunciation clear!

日本語の発音練習に使える早口言葉をさらに4つご紹介します!日本語のリズム、高低アクセント、母音、長音などに注目しながら、ゆっくり練習して少しずつスピードアップしてみましょう。

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Japanese Flight Attendant Announcements: Keigo Used Before Takeoff & After Landing

Learn how keigo is used in real Japanese flight attendant announcements before takeoff and after landing. Practice reading kanji, identify common formal expressions, and improve your airline Japanese skills.

機内アナウンスで使われる敬語を一緒に学びましょう。離陸前と着陸後の実例を通して、漢字・リスニング・敬語の理解を深めることができます。

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When to Pronounce が as "ga" vs "nga" in Japanese | Dakuon & Bidakuon Explained

What’s the difference between が and んが? This post breaks down dakuon and bidakuon, with real examples and tips to sound more natural in Japanese.
「が」と「か゜」はどう違う?知らないと損する日本語の発音ルールを、例つきでわかりやすく解説します。

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How Japanese Works: A Linguistic Perspective

What are the essentials of the Japanese language that you should know before you begin studying? Let's look at the basics of the sounds, writing system, grammar, and formality levels - all from a Japanese teacher with a linguistic background!

音、文字、文法、そして敬語。日本語を学び始める前に知っておくべきことを、日本語講師が言語学者目線で分かりやすく英語でご紹介します!

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