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How I Studied and Prepared for JLPT N2

When I arrived in Japan in January 2019, I barely knew Japanese. However, I was determined to learn the language as I thought life would be so much fun and easier if I was able to do basic communication with the locals. I could order food by myself, I could ask for directions if I […]
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How to Apply for the JLPT Online! 2023 JLPT Test Dates and Registration

The next JLPT will be held on December 2022. Ready to apply? Here's a guide on how to reguster for the JLPT online.
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Passing the JLPT N5 – Study Tips and Guide

Do you want to know how to pass the JLPT N5? Are you starting Japanese from zero as a complete beginner? This guide will give you information about: What is the JLPT N5? Scoring sections for the JLPT N5 – What Sections is it divided into? Registering for the JLPT N5 How to study to […]
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Student Story – Jeff : Passing the JLPT N2 with Coto Online Lessons

This week we have a student story from Jeff, one of our Coto Online students that have been taking Online Lessons to prepare for the JLPT N2 Jeff was kind enough to share his study habits with us and his experience in passing the JLPT N2 So without further Ado here is what Jeff-san had […]
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20 Must-Know JLPT N3 Grammar Points!

Preparing for the JLPT N3? In this blog, we will be covering 20 essential JLPT N3 grammar points for the JLPT N3 test!For those interested – we are currently offering a JLPT N3 Online Preparation Course – and you can also buy our JLPT N3 Kanji Writing Workbook Want to study even more? N3 Grammar […]
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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 favourite sushi, your next step should be to level up to JLPT N3. This level is described as ‘the ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations. Looking […]
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How to Talk About Your Interests and Hobbies in Japanese

If you're interested in learning Japanese, you probably want to be able to have conversations about your hobbies and interests with native speakers to make friends.
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A Review on Learning Japanese with Renshuu

Here at Coto Academy, we have been writing a series of reviews for different apps to learn Japanese. Today, we examine renshuu. Renshuu (literally meaning “practice” in Japanese), is an app started in 2020. Since it’s so new, it’s not as popular as bigger names such as Anki or Duolingo. However, this app has a lot to offer!
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101 Basic Japanese Adverbs You Need to Know

Basic sentence structure includes a noun, object and a verb, but what happens if you want to make your conversation more interesting and descriptive? 
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Japanese Vocabulary about Education- Cheat Sheet (Part 1)

Need help with learning different Japanese education vocabulary? Check out the cheat sheet that we have created below for the terminology!
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Japanese for Beginners: No longer a difficult journey

Learning Japanese for beginner is a journey that appears to be terrifying. The process of understanding the grammar structure, building up a good vocabulary based, and strengthening communication skills may seem too much of a work to do. Let’s be honest, learning a new language is not easy. But with endurance, a motivated attitude and […]
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How to find Kanji Stroke order using Kanjibro

Are you struggling with stroke order? You’re not alone.Some kanji have more than a few strokes to remember.That is why we are so happy to share about this!Kanjibro is a new tool for finding the stroke order of most common Kanji (Kanji that appear in open source Japanese dictionaries.)Using Kanjibro to find stroke order is […]
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