Japanese
Books and eBooks
- Beginning Japanese for Professionals: Book 1"This textbook is designed for beginning learners who want to learn basic Japanese for the purpose of living and working in Japan. Corresponding audio files are available for free online via PDXScholar and PSU Media Space."
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Articles and journals
Japanese studiesJapanese Studies Association of Australia
Japanese language and literatureJournal of the Association of Teachers of Japanese
Language and culture
- A Guide to JapaneseCourses and resources for self-directed Japanese study provided by the BBC.
- Denshi JishoFree online Japanese Dictionary. Allows searching by words and kanji. Good for use on iPhones and Smart Phones.
- Tae Kim's Guide to Learning JapaneseFree, online guide to Japanese grammar. Not linked with any school or university.
- Cultural Heritage OnlineJapanese culture.
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test 日本語能力試験
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) websiteIncludes sample questions.
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (formerly Association of International Education, Japan) since 1984 as a reliable means of evaluating and certifying the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers.
Video and audio
- MyKikitoriA fun and easy way to practice listening comprehension for beginners of Japanese. Based on Genki I.
- GENKI Self-study room"Self-study Room offers a variety of online materials to support your learning with GENKI textbooks"
News and Current Affairs
- Yomiuri shimbun 読売新聞 (Web edition)In Japanese and English.
- Asahi shimbun 朝日新聞 (Web edition)In Japanese and English
- Mainichi shimbun 毎日新聞 (Web edition)In Japanese and English
