Japanese Related Links

Where to find more information and take your Japanese further.

• BBC Learning Course Search

  Speak Japanese with a teacher: find a local class with the help of this search. Provided by the BBC in Association with learndirect - National Learning Advice.

• The Japan Foundation

  More than the language: The Japan Foundation is Japan's principal agent for cultural relations between Japan and overseas countries. It promotes a wider knowledge of Japan abroad and the mutual understanding between nations.

• Japanese Phrases for Travellers

  Go beyond the first fifteen phrases: hundreds of simple phrases and pronunciation guides, from fruits and vegetables to health problems.

• Nihongo o Narau - Learn Japanese

  In your own time: complete and free Japanese online course. With sections for vocabulary, writing, grammar, speaking and listening and games.

• Talk Japanese

  No time for evening classes? Some good old pen and paper exercises which you can print out free from BBC Active's Talk Japanese site.

• A Japanese guide to Japanese grammar

  If you like a challenge: follow this step-by-step guide. It really isn't as hard as it might look.

• Japanese Learning - Kanji Dictionary

  Not for dipping in and out: a very thorough dictionary that will help you understand the language better. With sound but no rōmaji, Roman letters.

• asahi.com

  Keep up-to-date: one of Japan's leading newspapers, with English language content.

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