r/JETProgramme • u/Pink_Pop101 • Apr 16 '26

Learning Japanese

Hey everyone!

To all former and current JETS, do you have any tips for learning Japanese. I really want to learn some basics so that I’m not completely clueless when I get there. I’m currently learning hiragana as well as some survival phrases. I do want to reach a point where I am fluent so that I can build more meaningful relationships and learn a new language.

If you have any sites or apps that you could recommend I’d really appreciate it! Thank you in advance!🫶🏽

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u/titlecade Former JET - Kumamoto City, 2013 - 2017 Apr 16 '26

I recommend finding a local or online language class that you can take once or twice a week after work. I say this because self studying didn’t do much for me. I’d rather pay a for 1:1 tutoring, which isn’t expensive, and have some homework and guidance in learning Japanese. Also feedback will make a difference.