Japanese Lessons

Starting Off

• General tips before beginning your study of the Japanese language

The Writing System

• Lessons on the three writing systems. Also a product of my frustration with websites that are bad at teaching them.

1. Hiragana – all you need to know about hiragana and general pronunciation

2. Katakana – The Hiragana: Reloaded
   

3. Kanji – introduces kanji, its importance, and why you must learn it. Do not skip!

Fundamental Grammar

1. Basic Grammar Particles (だ、は、が、も) – the first particles to learn

2. Declarations (だ、だった、じゃない) – how to express a state-of-being