10 practical immersion strategies for learning Japanese

Happy Sunday Japanophiles, Herewith the 12th issue of the Hai Japan Newsletter — your Weekly Dose of Japan!

It’s no secret that immersion is key to learning Japanese.

But we know how difficult it can be to do that if you don’t live in Japan so here are:

PS: if you want more detailed information on each point visit this site

10 Useful Japanese Immersion Strategies (according to koipun.com)

Plan Your Day in Japanese:

Write your to-do list in Japanese. Like a daily mini-study session.

And writing by hand will always be more useful!

Game in Japanese:

Switch your smartphone language to Japanese to play games.

Games like Animal Crossing with furigana are great for learners.

Write a Diary in Japanese:

Keep a diary to clarify your thoughts and practice writing in Japanese. It also becomes a record of your progress.

You’ll find your own Japanese voice and eventually become fluent in talking about your daily life.

Listen to Japanese Podcasts:

Enjoy podcasts in Japanese on topics you love. Even if you miss some words, you'll learn through listening.

[I’m personally a huge fan of Let’s Learn Japanese from Small Talk but Nihongo Con Teppei is perfect for beginners]

Use a Japanese Calendar:

Learn Japanese dates and holidays by using a Japanese calendar. You'll encounter new vocabulary regularly.

Use Google in Japanese:

Switch your Google interface to Japanese for exposure to new words and phrases. Learn computer terms in Japanese effortlessly.

Use Your Phone in Japanese:

Switch your phone language to Japanese for immersion. Practice listening to Japanese in GPS navigation.

Stay Fit in Japanese:

Use fitness apps in Japanese for vocabulary practice. Apps like Sworkit offer Japanese audio instructions for exercises.

Watch TV Shows in Japanese:

Some non-Japanese shows and movies have Japanese dubs and subs. Enjoy your favorites in Japanese, even on Netflix.

Listen to Japanese Music:

Listen to Japanese music. Discover artists like Ado to learn vocabulary through song lyrics.

Thank you so much for reading this far!

I hope this issue useful :) Enjoy your Sunday, and don’t miss our next week’s issue!