Why NHK WORLD

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By using NHK WORLD there is no need to go to a language school to learn how to speak Japanese. Start learning how to speak Japanese online for free.

A wide variety of lessons starting with the basics!
Easy for kids to learn too

The lessons are concise and easy to understand so even kids can learn without getting bored.

With audio study properly with native Japanese speakers

When you learn how to speak a new language, it's important to listen to the pronunciation of native speakers and practice by imitating the way they speak.

Learn by watching lesson videos

With the downloaded videos you can actually watch the speaker's face. This will give you a visual image and a more effective communication style.

Easy and fast to learn

By using NHK WORLD you can learn Japanese whenever you like. Choose a lesson you want from the lesson list.

You can download the lessons onto a MP3 player

You can download lessons onto your MP3 player and listen to them on your way to work or school.

You can even download a PDF file

If you download a PDF textbook, you can read the contents of all the lessons at once.