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How to Learn Japanese Game

With the advent of readily available consumer electronics, people have more choices than ever when it comes to how they want to learn a new language. For those looking to forgo extensive studying or looking make it by on an upcoming trip to Japan, "My Japanese Coach" offers a number of mini-games, as well as a dictionary and phrasebook, that will make basic communication possible. The game was developed by Ubisoft for the Nintendo DS system.

Nintendo DS or DS Lite
"My Japanese Coach"

Instructions

How to Learn Japanese Game
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  Take the placement test at the beginning of the game. How well you do will affect what lessons you start on.
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  Clear levels and unlock more lessons by earning mastery points. These can be earned by succeeding in any of the mini-games.
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  Use the microphone that is built-in to the Nintendo DS to compare your pronunciation to that of native Japanese speakers.
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  Practice drawing hiragana to further your understanding of the Japanese written language.
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  Quiz yourself often to monitor your success. Consult the in-game dictionary and phrasebook often to build your vocabulary.

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