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WordChamp – Internet Flashcards
An Internet flashcard web2.0 application. Flashcards are a good way to learn new vocabulary. However there is always the task of making the cards and deciding what cards to make. Computers make the process easier, and I’m a great fan … Continue reading
Late news — “Go 4 It” BBC Radio 4
Just a headsup for anyone in the UK that on Radio 4 tonight there is a programme about Anime, Karaoke (badly mispronounced as karyoki as usual.), Sushi and all things Japanese. Children’s Magazine Show Go 4 It is broadcasting a … Continue reading
Speak Japanese to me!
ImTranslator.com This is amazing. Paste or type some Japanese text into the box above. It will take you to Smartlink, a company that makes translation software, and will speak your text in a very natural voice. Amazing. Here is a … Continue reading
Haikugirl’s Japan
One of my fellow students, アリソン後輩、at the Big Headed Man Club has started quite a nice Japanese themed blog, Haikugirl’s Japan. I think we might all recognise this obsession with Japan in ourselves. She got interested in Japanese through Haiku … Continue reading
EnglishPod101
JapanesePod101 has started up another enterprise in it’s ever expanding on-line language empire. This time teaching English to Japanese, using the same sort of formula as is successful on jPod101, to a potentially bigger audience I’d say. For advanced Japanese … Continue reading
30% off at JapanesePod101
In the run-up to JLPT JapanesePod101.com is offering 30% off any 1 month subscription until the end of November. (follow the link above for the coupon code). As they charge in US dollars if your money is UK£ or Euros, … Continue reading