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Post by LittleGaijin on Dec 9, 2013 8:37:02 GMT
Hey there! Recently, we have come up with more efficient way to announce the newest Homepage Articles. Prior to this alternative, we mainly announced new articles through our Twitter and Facebook page, however, we felt as though we were only reaching a small handful of members that way, and that it wasn't fair to those who didn't have a Twitter or Facebook account. We came to the conclusion that alerting members about new articles should be done right here in the forums, so that no one misses out! From now on, every time a new article is posted, we will inform you through a post in this thread. Keep up to date with all of the latest Homepage shenanigans. Thank you for the support so far, and don't forget to leave a comment on the articles!
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Post by LittleGaijin on Dec 9, 2013 9:07:28 GMT
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Post by LittleGaijin on Dec 9, 2013 9:08:40 GMT
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Post by LittleGaijin on Dec 9, 2013 9:18:25 GMT
Adventures in Japanese Map ReadingBy Rin (Bokusenou)Learn how to read a Japanese map, and about the symbols that Japanese natives use to indicate important establishments such as hospitals, schools, temples, and―wait, is that the swastika?!
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Post by LittleGaijin on Dec 15, 2013 9:24:48 GMT
A Kentucky Fried ChristmasBy Anna (LittleGaijin) Have you ever noticed that Colonel Sanders, the white-haired founder and mascot of the American fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), bears a striking resemblance to the fabled Santa Claus? Perhaps that's why thousands of Japanese people come together each year and... eat Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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Post by Bokusenou on Dec 17, 2013 22:39:46 GMT
Japanese Christmas Carols: Jingle BellsBy Rin (Bokusenou)It's that time of year again. The time where you start to see Christmas decorations, lit up trees, and the tunes of Christmas carols can be heard anywhere from stores to on the radio. It all makes you think: "Is there a way I can celebrate Christmas and practice Japanese at the same time?" Yes! Singing Japanese Christmas carols is a great way to do both. In the first article in a series, I'll be going over the Japanese lyrics for Jingle Bells.
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Post by LittleGaijin on Dec 21, 2013 3:19:01 GMT
Japan's Season of LoveBy Anna (LittleGaijin)Christmas is just around the corner, and you know what that means! That's right, boys and girls. It's time to hurry up and find someone special to spend Christmas with! For many couples and lovers in Japan, Christmas is often considered to be the "season of love". Let's find out why!
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Post by Bokusenou on Dec 25, 2013 1:11:13 GMT
Japanese Christmas Carols: Santa Claus is Coming to TownBy Rin (Bokusenou)Ready to sing some more? Today we're going over the Japanese version of Santa Claus is Coming to Town. It's pretty short and easy, which makes it perfect for beginners, or those or anyone who thought singing a Christmas carol in Japanese would be too daunting.
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Post by Jade on Dec 31, 2013 8:41:35 GMT
Suddenly HorsesBy Jade (Jade)New Year's in Japan
Forget Christmas cards, we’re all about the nengajou here at Gaiwa.
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Post by LittleGaijin on Jan 30, 2014 3:38:50 GMT
What on Earth is Kansai-ben?By Abby (MidoriAbby)On the Importance and Intrigue of Dialects. Kansai-ben is the second most common dialect in Japan; aside from Tokyo-ben, the standard dialect for the country. Let's learn more about Kansai-ben, and how to speak it!
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Post by LittleGaijin on Feb 5, 2014 0:32:36 GMT
Keep an eye out for these Japanese Olympians!By Anna (LittleGaijin)Can you believe it? After four years of waiting, the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, are only a few days away! 90 nations from all over the globe will be sending their finest athletes to Russia this year, and although you may be well aware of the star athletes from your own country ― I thought I might shed some light on the athletes from the land of the rising sun, in case you want to tune in and cheer for Japan as well!
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Post by Jembru on Feb 28, 2014 20:50:58 GMT
An Introduction to Language ExchangeBy Jemma ( Jembru) Have you ever thought about practicing your Japanese conversation with native speakers? Have you tried conversing with others but found it all a bit too much? Or maybe you would like some hints and tips for getting the most out of the time you spend with speakers of Japanese? If so, then let me introduce to you the first article of a comprehensive 4 part series dedicated to all things language exchange!
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Post by Bokusenou on Mar 10, 2014 18:35:58 GMT
An Introduction to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)By Rin ( Bokusenou) Alright, so you know some Japanese. Have you ever wondered how to show this on a resume, something more official than adding "Knows Japanese"? Passing a level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test or (JLPT) is one of the more popular ways of doing this, and in this article I'll tell you all about it!.
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Post by Bokusenou on Mar 14, 2014 0:45:47 GMT
How to pass JLPT N2By Rin ( Bokusenou) Now that you know what the JLPT is from my last article, you might be wondering how to pass it. Well, you are in luck! I took and passed the two hardest levels of the exam, and in this guide and my upcoming N1 guide you will learn exactly how I did it.
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Post by Bokusenou on Mar 15, 2014 18:26:57 GMT
How to Pass JLPT N1!By Rin ( Bokusenou) N1 is the hardest level of the JLPT. Do you want to know how to not fail it? Read on to learn the way I passed N1.
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