Japanese Posts
Japan is a highly developed country. Japanese people are proud not only of the latest technologies but also of their distinctive culture. Japanese is one of the most interesting languages in the world. Its writing system has a complex structure: Chinese characters are “kanji” and two phonetic alphabets – “katakana” and “hiragana”, which were created […] Read more
Our world is an amazing place. Often, the more you travel, the more you feel like you haven’t even scratched the surface — spectacular sights, a melting pot of flavors, thousands of different cultural ethnicities. Different languages add to the mix. There are a few cities around the world that showcase an immense amount of diversity and culture in one place. […] Read more
Making 2020 the year you finally do it! How Long Does it Take to Learn a New Language? A question that everyone wants to know! Classroom teachers, businessmen, students, and politicians wonder all the time about this issue. However, there is a difference between the questions “How long does it take to learn a language?” […] Read more
Konnichiwa! Welcome to Japan! What will you see? What will you do? I’m sure there are many choices, but one thing is for sure, you will need to eat. It would be a sin to be in Japan and not eat sushi, so I know that is on your list right? Nice! I am sure it […] Read more
When you’re learning a language, it’s important to stay motivated and keep putting in the work in order to see results. Here are some tips to help avoid overwhelm and stay motivated. When you’re learning a language, it’s important to stay motivated and keep putting in the work in order to see results. Once they’ve […] Read more
The best way to learn Japanese is to start with these common Japanese phrases, add in specialty phrases like how to order a beer in Japanese (covered below), and then dive into immersive lessons. Here’s the lowdown. Tips for Learning Japanese Some are the most common mistakes relate to using vowels and consonants as they’re […] Read more
As one of the leading providers of video calls and conferencing, Skype is one of the easiest ways to speak with friends and loved ones in different locations. The service is also used by companies across the globe to communicate with clients (here at Live Lingua, we teach all of our immersive online language lessons […] Read more
It’s that time of the year again. Are you prepared? No, I don’t mean the time of year when the new Star Wars movie is going to be released (though I, personally, find that equally exciting). It is what is collectively known as the “Holiday Season”. What this entails can mean a different thing […] Read more
\Hajimemashite — Pleased to meet you, how do you do Ohayoo gozaimasu — Good morning! Konnichiwa — Good afternoon! Konbanwa — Good evening! Oyasumi nasai — Good night! Ja mata – Goodbye, see you later Mata ashita — See you tomorrow Sayonara — Good-bye O-genki desu ka? – How have you been? To be used […] Read more
Smart. Cultured. Quick with a laugh and hard to forget – this is how Japanese women are known around the world. If you’re here, odds are it’s because you’ve been caught under the spell of a Japanese woman. You’re going to need your A-game, so here are a few quick pointers to help you catch […] Read more