Learn to read and write the hiragana while picking up vocabulary.
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Quizzes on hiragana, katakana, kanji, newspaper words, JLPT vocabulary study etc. Section in romaji for computers without Japanese character support.
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Web versions of language textbooks, reference books. Books and web translations available.
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Japanese Language Learning CyberTutorials marketed by Butler Consulting, Inc. on Macintosh CD-ROMS. Lessons on the website.
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Online listening quizzes. Many levels.
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Java-based program for Kanji flashcards and multiple choice tests. Study by meaning, on-readings and kun-readings. Grouped by JLPT levels.
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Free online lessons: text-based basic vocabulary, phrases, grammar. Site has similar offerings for other languages as well.
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Freeware for Macs. Maintained by Purdue University.
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Presented by The Japan Times.
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Free discussion forum about Japanese grammar. Peer answers, also input by members of the Human Japanese Support Team (see www.humanjapanese.com/support.htm). Presented by Pioneer Concepts, which has a CD-ROM text.
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Learn kanji and Japanese vocabulary on Internet-connected mobile phones or PDAs (requires Japanese fonts)
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Dictionary, website links, and quizzes. Reading Resource Bank has a large collection of reading materials (important vocabulary is highlighted and explained in the margin).
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Free online Japanese language and math lessons.
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Easy Japanese for children. Originally developed by Japanese person for English-speaking penpal. Personal site.
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One-on-one Japanese lessons given online. Pay by the lesson.
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Searchable, web-based tool to help students read and write Japanese kanji. Free, cross-platform, and does not require Japanese fonts. Project at University of Chicago.
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Japanese vocabulary study tool. Create and manage vocabulary lists online.
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Kanji quizzes at various levels.
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Online and video lessons for speaking, reading, and writing Japanese language - Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana symbols
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Compares online language courses. Focuses on programs that aim at fast results.
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Japanese Language Education System for Speech on an On-demand Network provides dictation quizzes for Japanese speech.
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Interactive quizzes and reviews of hiragana, katakana, and kanji characters, arranged from beginning to intermediate level. Links to penpal groups and language study resources. Flash cards.
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Study blog for intermediate and advanced students of Japanese. Entries provide listening and reading practice with written explanations of common errors and new vocabulary. Japanese language-only except for new vocabulary.
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Includes hiragana, katakana, grammar, punctuation, greetings and pronunciation guide of Japanese words. Free message board available to post questions and/or answers.
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Mini-course of useful travel phrases: numbers, shopping/dining, travel, directions, etc. Multilingual site allows user to select own language as well as target language.
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