Guides
Deep dives into the situations you'll actually face, each one linked to lessons and practice so you can use it, not just read it.
JFT-Basic Score Changes from August 2026: The New A1 and A2.1 Bands
From August 2026 the JFT-Basic reports new A1 and A2.1 score bands alongside the A2 pass. What changes, what doesn't, and what it means for the Specified Skilled Worker visa.
JLPT N5 Study Plan: From Zero to Test-Ready
A realistic week-by-week path through kana, the 103 N5 kanji, core vocabulary, and grammar, built around free tools and daily practice.
Japanese Greetings: The Right One for the Time, Place, and Person
Beyond konnichiwa, which greeting fits the morning office, a friend on the street, a shop, or a first meeting, and the bows that go with them.
How to Order Food in Japanese: A Script for Your First Restaurant Visit
Every phrase you need from entering to paying, restaurant, ramen shop, and cafe, with the exact moment to use each one.
Workplace Japanese: Your First Week at a Japanese Office
The five phrases you'll say every day, the morning and leaving rituals, asking for help without sounding helpless, and the email words that keep appearing.
Konbini Japanese: Survive the Convenience Store Checkout
What the cashier is actually asking you, the four replies that cover 90% of visits, and the bag, chopsticks, and heating questions decoded.