Learning Japanese

Here you'll find useful learning resources that will help you improve your Japanese.

FREE ONLINE COURSES

CLAIR

Agency for Cultural Affairs

SUMMER TEST The test takes place in early July, sign up in advance

WINTER TEST The test takes place in early December, sign up in advance

CLAIR offers grants to JETs who pass level N3 or higher. Click here to learn more.

SPEAKING PRACTICE

If you’re willing to pay money for a native Japanese to tutor you, then you should try

iTalki.com

You can start out with some cheap trial lessons until you find a tutor that suits your needs. The best part about it is that it’s entirely online, and you can choose when to have lessons.