Tagged: language
Embrace AI, but don’t jettison language learning
Despite AI promising to overcome the language barrier very soon, there are still reasons to study Japanese
Japanese vocabulary for the pandemic
Words and phrases that are usually the domain of epidemiologists have been commonly used during the pandemic. Here’s a selection of them along with their English translations.
Language, weakness, and God’s presence
God can use us in Japan despite our perceived Japanese language inability
Using the Japanese Bible devotionally
Incorporating the Japanese Bible into your devotions can be beneficial for both language learning and hearing God speak
Foundational elements that help me thrive
Close prayer partners, physical exercise, and a never-say-die attitude to learning Japanese can help sustain us
Bumping into tomodachi
The difference between the Japanese word tomodachi and the English word “friend” has important implications for missionaries in Japan
The early stages of language acquisition
Strategies for battling discouragement and feeling of being overwhelmed during the initial stages
Lessons in time
What would make a 57-year-old missionary to French-speaking Muslims of the Arab world move to Japan?
Gospel-inspired language learning
Let's consider the roles that the members of the Trinity play when we pray
My favourite language apps
There are lots of apps out there for studying Japanese. Here's a list of the ones I find most useful.
Experimenting with tadoku
For one month, I tried a high-volume reading strategy that doesn't permit looking up words in a dictionary.
Written language exchange
Exchanging emails and writing blog posts can be great ways to improve your language ability while exploring cultural issues.
Effective Language Exchange
Language exchange is a great way to improve your conversational Japanese and discover more about Japanese culture
Japanese Culture: Ethics
This article is the fourth in a four-part series based on interviews with Japanese unbelievers...
Japanese Culture and the Nature of Knowing
This article is third in a four-part series based on interviews with Japanese unbelievers about...
Japanese Culture and the Nature of What Exists
This article is second in a four-part series based on interviews with Japanese unbelievers about...
Social Structures in Japan
This article is first in a four-part series based on interviews with Japanese unbelievers about...
Will There Be Keigo In Heaven?
Love it or hate it, keigo (Japanese honorifics) may have something to teach us about God and...