Lingq
LingQ

Published: March 19, 2026
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After learning Japanese in Tokyo in 1971 and speaking it for over 50 years, I share the five things I'd do differently today.
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0:00 Introduction
0:36 Tip 1: Learning kanji
4:47 Tip 2: Hiragana and katakana
8:43 Tip 3: Listening and similar-sounding words
10:31 Tip 4: Grammar
12:02 Tip 5: Speaking
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