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[The Japan Foundation] “Erin’s Challenge! I Can Speak Japanese.” Contents Library

This website provides video-based learning materials, particularly the videos of “Erin’s Challenge! I Can Speak Japanese.” Please use this website to increase the amount of “things you can do (=Can-do)” in Japanese with confidence and experience a variety of Japanese culture, together with Erin.

The Japan Foundation

Description

In the videos, you can listen to Japanese expressions that are “real Japanese that is actually used,” so you can think about the meaning and increase the number of your “Can-do.” You can also get more information about Japanese culture while watching the videos, so please think about the differences and similarities with your own culture.

This website contains varieties of effective materials.

Skits

Skit videos show a natural conversation between young Japanese people. There are also videos of interviews with high school students, which is an exercise in listening to natural Japanese.

Manga

Each Basic Skit has a Manga version from which you can also learn Japanese onomatopoeia.

Key phrases and other corners

With videos, you can learn important Japanese expressions and how they are used in different situations.

Level

JLPT
BJT
CEFR
Elementary
N5
A1
Pre-Intermediate
N4
J5
A2
Intermediate
N3
J4
B1
Upper-Intermediate
N2
J3
B2
Advanced
N1
J2
C1
Superior
J1/J1+
C2

How to start

Click the link below to access the webite.

https://www.erin.jpf.go.jp/

 

Here is a 1-min introduction of “Erin’s Challenge! I Can Speak Japanese.”

Contact

The Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa
Mailing Address : 5-6-36 Kita-urawa, Urawa-ku,
Saitama-shi, Saitama, 330-0074, Japan
Tel : 048-834-1180

Recommended Points by Nijiiro Editors

The site contains many short videos and quizzes, allowing you to learn Japanese while having fun and being relaxed. Another unique feature is the video-based interviews with 10 high school students from around Japan.

 

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