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Supplement your Japanese learning with our curated collection of free resources. From our weekly podcast to downloadable study guides, flashcard decks, and interactive vocabulary tools — everything you need to practice outside the classroom.
Free Study Materials
Download our most popular study guides and practice sheets, created by our instructors specifically for self-study.
Hiragana & Katakana Workbook
Complete practice sheets for both writing systems with stroke order guides, memory tips, and pronunciation notes. 48 pages of structured practice.
Download PDFEssential Grammar Patterns
The 100 most important grammar patterns for N4-N3 level, organized by topic with example sentences and usage notes. Your go-to reference guide.
Download PDFJLPT Vocabulary Lists
Complete vocabulary lists for N5 through N1 with readings, meanings, and example sentences. Formatted for easy import into flashcard apps.
Download CSVBusiness Keigo Cheat Sheet
Quick reference guide for honorific language in business settings. Common phrases for emails, phone calls, meetings, and presentations.
Download PDFKanji Radical Chart
Visual guide to the 214 kanji radicals with meanings and memory associations. Understanding radicals accelerates kanji learning dramatically.
Download PDFJLPT Mock Test Sampler
Free sample questions from each JLPT level covering vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening sections. Experience the real exam format.
Download PDFNihongo Weekly Podcast
Our free weekly podcast covers grammar tips, cultural insights, vocabulary deep-dives, and interviews with successful learners. Available on all major platforms.
Mastering Japanese Counters: The Complete Guide
Why do Japanese have so many ways to count things? We break down the most essential counter words with natural example conversations.
Grammar 28 minLiving in Hokkaido: Survival Japanese for Winter
Essential vocabulary and phrases for navigating Hokkaido's famous winters — from talking about weather to ordering warm ramen.
Culture 35 min5 Keigo Mistakes That Make You Sound Rude
Common honorific language errors that even advanced speakers make, and how to fix them before your next business meeting.
Business 22 minStudent Spotlight: From N5 to N1 in Two Years
Interview with graduate Sophie L. about her study strategies, daily routine, and how conversation clubs accelerated her progress.
Interview 41 minVocabulary & Study Tools
Flashcard Decks
Pre-built flashcard sets for each JLPT level, organized by chapter and topic. Compatible with Anki and other spaced repetition apps for optimized memorization.
Kanji Lookup
Search kanji by radical, stroke count, or meaning. Each entry includes readings, compounds, example sentences, and stroke order animations for proper writing practice.
Daily Quiz
Quick 5-question daily quizzes that adapt to your level. Cover vocabulary, grammar, kanji reading, and listening comprehension. Track your streak and compete with classmates.
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