12/16/01 - Particles: To
The functions of particle "to" include complete listing, accompaniment, quotation, and so on. 

11/25/01 - Before You Buy a Japanese Dictionary
A dictionary is the essential tool when learning a language. There are many dictionaries to choose from. I will give you some tips to find the dictionary for your needs.

11/04/01 - Sentence Ending Particles (2)
Learn more about sentence ending particles. 

10/21/01 - Sentence Ending Particles (1)
In Japanese, there are many particles that are added to the end of a sentence. They express the speaker's emotions of doubt, emphasis, caution, hesitation, wonder, admiration, and so on.

10/14/01 - Expressions Used in Letters
The difference between written language and conversational language in Japanese is much greater than in English. Learn some set expressions used in formal letters. 

10/07/01 - Japanese for Travelers: Getting Around
Do you plan to go for a trip to Japan? Learn some useful expressions before you go. Speaking the language of the country your visiting makes the trip more fun!

09/30/01 - Conversation Openers and Fillers
In conversations, openers and fillers are used quite often to smooth communication. Let's learn about frequently used openers and fillers.

09/23/01 - Body Part Expressions: Head
There are many expressions including head in Japanese. Let's take a look these words, phrases and proverbs.

09/16/01 - Particles: De
The functions of particle "de" include place of action, means, materials, and so on. 

09/09/01 - Particles: Ni
The Particle "ni" has quite a few different functions such as indirect object marker, location, direction, time, and so on. 

08/26/01 - Onomatopoeic Phrases (3)
Japanese is filled with onomatopoeic phrases, the words that describe sound or action directly. We will take a look at onomatopoeic phrases related hunger, eating, taste and so on.

08/19/01 - Symbols of Japanese Summer
August is the hottest month of the year in Japan. Not only is the temperature high, so is the humidity. This week we will look at symbols of the hot Japanese summer. 

08/05/01 - Shopping at Department Store
Japanese department stores are much bigger than their North American counterparts, and you can buy almost anything there. Let's learn useful expressions for shopping. 

07/15/01 - All About Radicals (3)
This is the last lesson about radicals. We will take a look at the common radicals that take the "ashi", "tare", "nyou" and "kamae" position.

06/24/01 - The Number Seven 
It seems that every culture has lucky numbers and unlucky numbers. Seven appears to be a universally lucky or holy number. Find out how the number seven is used in the Japanese language. 

06/17/01 - Expressing One's Thoughts 
When expressing one's thought, feelings, opinions, ideas and guesses, "~ to omou (I think that ~)" is frequently used. Find out more. 

06/03/01 - The Extended Use of the Verb "Suru" 
The verb "suru (to do)" has many extended uses that occur quite often.

05/27/01 - Specificity of Japanese Verbs 
Some Japanese verbs are more specific when describing actions than English verbs. We will have a look what verbs are used to describe "to wear" and "to play".

05/20/01 - Soccer Vocabulary  
Are you a soccer fan? Can't wait for the World Cup to start next year? Let's warm up your soccer vocabulary in time for the World Cup!

05/13/01 - Particles: Wa VS Ga
Particles are probably one of the most difficult and confusing aspects of Japanese sentences. The two most confusing seem to be "wa" and "ga". 

04/01/01 - All About Adjectives
There are two types of adjectives in Japanese. Japanese adjectives differ from their English counterparts. Find out more.

03/25/01 - Learn From Movie Dialogues (2)
Here is another lesson with movie dialogues. If you recognize the scenes of the movies from the lines, you must be a movie junkie!

03/18/01 - Learn From Movie Dialogues (1)
Have you ever wondered how the movie dialogues are translated into Japanese? Want to know the phrases that you can actually say or hear in daily conversation?

02/25/01 - Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival)
Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) is held on March 3rd. This is a day to pray for young girl's growth and happiness. Find out more.

02/18/01 - Expressions of Ability
Ability and potential can be expressed by two different ways. Find out more.

02/11/01 - Talking About Love
Learn how to say, "I love you" in Japanese. You will also learn some expressions including the word "love".

02/04/01 - Is Red the Color of Love?
What is like Valentine's Day in Japan? You will also learn Japanese conception of the color of red, and how they use it in their culture.

01/28/01 - Visiting Someone's Place
Japanese seem to have many formal phrases for certain actions. Learn some common expressions you are likely to use when visiting Japanese homes.  

01/21/01 - The Year of the Snake
It is the year of the snake! The Japanese use animal zodiac symbols like the Chinese. You will learn expressions including snake. 

01/14/01 - Movie Titles in Japanese (2)
We will have another look at translated movie titles. 

01/07/01 - Movie Titles in Japanese (1)
Western movies are popular in Japan. When the titles are translated into Japanese, they are sometimes turned into totally different titles from the ones in English. Find out more.

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