Master Japanese and English with research-backed strategies, expert insights, and proven techniques for faster fluency.
Stop wasting time on lessons that are too easy or drowning in impossible texts. Discover how Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development reveals the "just right" challenge level that accelerates your Japanese fluency through scientifically-proven scaffolding strategies.
Finding Japanese 'if' and 'when' confusing? Learn how ～たら, ～ば, ～なら, ～と, and ～時 differ, with practical examples.
This guide explains the differences between は (wa), が (ga), を (o), に (ni), and で (de) and more with clear examples.
Navigate Japan's trains and buses with confidence using 25 essential phrases for tickets, platforms, and finding your way.
Navigate Japanese hotels with confidence using 25 essential phrases for check-in, room service, and a smooth stay.
Master Japanese restaurant etiquette with 25 essential phrases for reservations, ordering, and dietary needs.
Planning a trip to Japan? Master these 20 essential Japanese phrases for travel, from basic greetings to ordering food and navigating transportation.
Explore the latest updates including Dark Mode toggle, improved onboarding, and rebuilt Games area with exciting new games like Hangman and Fever Pitch.
Discover Dark Mode, upgraded speech recognition, and the rebuilt Reading Immersion screen with powerful sentence mining capabilities.
Check out new features like Crossword puzzles and the Pitch Accent Lab that enhance your Japanese learning experience.
Master Hiragana and Katakana with our free interactive quiz tool featuring adaptive learning and progress tracking.
UI overhauls, performance improvements, and new reading immersion activities to accelerate your language learning.
Fast-track your Hiragana and Katakana learning, stop relying on Romaji, and discover supportive resources along the way.
Get expert answers to the most common beginner questions, including methods, resources, apps, and study tips.
Overcome common speaking challenges and build confidence with proven techniques and spaced repetition strategies.
Discover how authentic Japanese texts deepen Vocabulary Building, grammar, and cultural understanding for real fluency.
A deep dive into common reasons users abandon Duolingo, including streak anxiety, lack of goals, and shallow learning.
Master Vocabulary Building retention with spaced repetition and proven techniques for long-term memory.
Practice recognition and recall with interactive Gojūon Kana charts and test your progress with engaging games.
Uncover the intricate world of Japanese pitch accent and its significance in language acquisition and natural pronunciation.
Discover this innovative four-step method that boosts proficiency and enhances confidence in speaking a new language.
Practice JLPT Vocabulary Building with interactive crosswords featuring smart romaji input and progress tracking for all levels.
Unlock effective memorization secrets with the Leitner System, a foundational method that optimizes learning through the forgetting curve.
Studies highlight that language learners, even those beginning later in life, experience measurable improvements in brain function, including enhanced memory and attention, along with better structural integrity of grey and white matter. This cognitive boost supports lifelong learning and brain health.
Source: Frontiers in Psychology, Cambridge University Press & Assessment.