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Japanese Study Japanese Essentials: How to Ask a Question
If you want to know more about the person you’re with, it’s time to learn how to ask a question in Japanese.
Posted by Coto Academy on July 21, 2017
Japanese Study Japanese Essentials: How to Introduce Yourself in Japanese
Learn how to easily and quickly introduce yourself in Japanese in this handy article.
Posted by Coto Academy on July 7, 2017
Japanese Study Japanese Essentials: How To Talk About Things You Like
A great way to make a new friend is to share about your interests and things you enjoy. Being able to talk in Japanese about things you like will get...
Posted by Coto Academy on June 28, 2017
Japanese Study Japanese Essentials: Ordering a Pint or Can of Beer in Japan!
A key language lesson to learn in Japan is how to order beers at a restaurant!
Posted by Coto Academy on June 16, 2017
Japanese Study Coto Academy 3 Year Anniversary Special!
At Coto we’re very excited about our upcoming 3rd year anniversary! As a big thank you to all our current and potential new students we are pleased to announce a...
Posted by Coto Academy on June 9, 2017
Japanese Study Booking a Mystery Ski Package in Japanese
Can you believe we’re already in February? The winter season has well and truly settled in, but for those of you wanting to get out and ski or snowboard, there...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 17, 2017
Japanese Study Valentine’s Day In Japan: Get Around All The Chocolate
In Japan, Valentine’s Day is all about women giving chocolate to men, a strong tradition going back to the 50s. What’s more, chocolate is given not only to lovers but a...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 14, 2017
Japanese Study Quick Guide: Commonly Used Terms related to Sumo Wrestling
Spectating a Sumo Match Sumo Terminologies Sumo Techniques Spectating a Sumo Match Every year on the first Sunday of February, our students and the Coto Japanese Academy tea...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 3, 2017
Japanese Study 6 Japanese Yojijukugo You Should Know
Do you experience setbacks and frustration while learning Japanese? When you forget to see the progress that you’re making and losing motivation, let go of the grammar and th...
Posted by Coto Academy on January 27, 2017
Japanese Study And Japan’s Buzzword of 2016 is kamitteru!
Every year, Jiyukokuminsha publishing house, known for its annual book of slang, hold a buzzwords competition capturing social, political and entertainment trends of the year. The ...
Posted by Coto Academy on December 2, 2016
Japanese Study Study Tips to Pass JLPT N3
Studying for the JLPT N3? After working through ‘Minna no Nihongo’, gloriously passing JLPT levels N5 or N4 and mastering the basic grammar needed to order your favouri...
Posted by Coto Academy on November 26, 2016
Japanese Study Japanese Slang: 空気読よめない (Kuuki Yomenai)? Reading the Air?
Ever stumbled across the expression “KY” for Kuuki Yomenai? This Japanese slang is literally translated as “cannot read the air” and jokingly applied to the...
