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Practice Japanese with short readings about life in Japan. Read along with audio, learn vocabulary and grammar, and get pronunciation feedback.
- Short, engaging readings
- Sentence-by-sentence reading
- AI and teacher pronunciation feedback
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Read and listen in context
Follow the Japanese text as you listen, then read it aloud yourself. Switch on furigana or romaji, check the translation, and explore useful words and grammar in the passage.
皆さん5日間の休みに観光地へ出かけますか？それとも混雑をてで過ごしますか？
Would you visit a famous tourist destination during a five-day break? Or would you avoid the crowds and spend the time nearby?
JPEdLab / READ ALONG
Make every passage count
聴く。
読む。
話す。
Flexible reading support
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Vocabulary in context
Explore useful vocabulary, grammar, and examples from the passage.
Self-paced practice
Listen again, repeat a sentence, or read the whole passage aloud.
Human teacher feedback
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Pronunciation guidance
Read aloud to notice the sounds and rhythm of Japanese. Review your speaking practice with AI feedback or asynchronous guidance from a human teacher.
AI pronunciation feedback
Get feedback on your spoken Japanese and use it to decide what to practice next.
Human teacher feedback
A teacher reviews your pronunciation asynchronously and shares helpful guidance.
Reading levels
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Frequently asked questions
How is reading practice different from watching a video?
Follow the Japanese sentence by sentence with audio, then read aloud or shadow it. You actively work with the text as you listen.
How do I choose between Easy and Normal?
Choose Easy for simpler language. Choose Normal for richer vocabulary and more natural expressions.
How can I learn vocabulary and grammar from a passage?
Review the vocabulary and grammar notes alongside the passage to see how words and sentence patterns are used in context.
How do AI and a teacher help me practice pronunciation?
Use AI feedback to review your spoken practice. On plans that include teacher feedback, a teacher can review your pronunciation asynchronously and share guidance.
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