Holiday Lessons for Kids
TLS offers winter and spring intensive courses for children needing to learn or brush up on Japanese.
Unlocking the Power of Enjoyable Learning: How Motivation Enhances Brain Function and Deepens Understanding
If you are bored in class, your knowledge retention will not be great. If you are enjoying your study, you will remember so much more! Why is that?
Huge Crowd at “Laugh & Connect” Meet up
Huge Crowd at “Laugh & Connect” Meet up by Toranomon Language School x Meshida on Nov 2 Laughter filled the air last night as our favorite comedian Meshida performed a special show @WeWork Iceberg… More than 30 people showed up to our special event, “Laugh & Connect”!! The audience was left in splits with Meshida-san’s […]
JLPT Checklist (December 2023) – Are You Ready for the JLPT?
JLPT countdown checklist – everything you need to have prepared before the exam.
10 Common Mistakes that Japanese Learners Make with Particles
Here are 10 common mistakes that Japanese learners make with particles, and how to avoid them.
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Particles
Japanese particles can be really confusing, is it GA or WA? Here is our guide to when to use which particle.
Common Mistakes that Native English Speakers Make When Learning Japanese
Learning Japanese can be a rewarding and enriching experience, but it can also be challenging and frustrating at times. You are not alone. For native-English speakers, Japanese is said to be one of the hardest languages in the world to master. In this article, we will explore some of the most common mistakes that English […]
Stand-up Comedy Evening ft. Meshida
Toranomon Language School is hosting a stand-up comedy and networking evening on November 2nd! When: November 2 Time: 6:30pm Where: WeWork Iceberg Cost: 3,000 yen (free for WeWork members) There will be free beers and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as light snacks. Salary man-turned comedian Meshida will give a bilingual stand up performance, followed by […]
Omiyage in Japan: Our Guide to Japan’s Gift Giving Culture
It is important to understand the nuances of gift-giving in Japan and this blog will cover everything you need to know.
What Kanji do You Need to Know to Pass the JLPT N5?
JLPT N5 Kanji List If you are studying for the JLPT N5 test you will need to know about 800 vocabulary words and around 100 kanji characters, as well as hiragana and katakana. What is the JLPT N5? The JLPT N5 (Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N5) is the most basic level of the JLPT […]