Free Resources
Curated learning materials for Japanese and English learners
★6 Minute English (BBC)
Podcast
Learn vocabulary and grammar in 6 minutes. BBC classic.
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★Anki
Apps
The gold standard SRS flashcard app. Desktop & Android free.
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★Anki
Apps
Gold standard SRS flashcards. TOEIC/IELTS/Eiken decks available.
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★BBC Learning English
News
World-class free resource covering all 4 skills. 6 Minute English and more.
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★BBC Learning English (YouTube)
YouTube
Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and news. The most trusted channel.
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★Breaking News English
News
Same news at 7 difficulty levels. One article covers all levels.
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★British Council IELTS
Test Prep
Official IELTS practice tests with model answers.
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★British Council LearnEnglish
Comprehensive
Comprehensive English learning platform. Completely free.
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★Cake
Apps
Movie/drama clips for listening and speaking practice.
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★ChatGPT / Claude
AI & Tools
24/7 English tutor. Grammar, corrections, conversation — anything.
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★Comprehensible Japanese
YouTube
Comprehensible input in pure Japanese with no English. Perfect for immersion.
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★Eiken Past Papers (英検過去問)
Test Prep
Last 3 exams with audio, free to download.
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★ELSA Speak
Pronunciation
AI pronunciation analysis at the phoneme level. World-leading technology.
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★ER Central
Graded Readers
Short readings and listening. Bridge to native-level books.
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★Free Graded Readers
Graded Readers
Public-domain graded readers, organized by CEFR level.
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★Geek Out With Me (YouTube) (Geek Out With Me（YouTube）)
YouTube Channels
English conversation channel with natural pronunciation and real-life topics.
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★Hapa英会話
YouTube
Bilingual JP-EN lessons by Jun. Great for Japanese learners.
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★Hapa英会話 Podcast
Podcast
Bilingual JP-EN podcast. Native conversation + Japanese explanation.
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★Hilokal
Conversation
Free live audio rooms by level. Listen first, speak when ready.
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★Hilokal
Conversation
Free live audio rooms. Listen-only OK. Forever free.
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★IELTS Liz
Test Prep
Free lessons by a former IELTS examiner.
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★IRODORI
Comprehensive
Japan Foundation free course: 1,433 pages, 9+ hrs audio.
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★LangCorrect
Writing
Lang-8 successor. Get writing corrections from native speakers.
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★LangCorrect
Writing
Lang-8 successor. Get corrections from native speakers.
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★Language Reactor
AI & Tools
Dual subtitles on Netflix/YouTube with popup dictionary.
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★Language Reactor
AI & Tools
Dual JP-EN subtitles on Netflix/YouTube. A magic tool.
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★Learn Natively
Graded Readers
Crowd-sourced difficulty ratings for Japanese books, manga, and media.
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★NHK NEWS WEB EASY
News
Real news in simplified Japanese with furigana and audio. The gold standard.
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★Nihongo con Teppei
Podcast
Bite-sized daily Japanese podcast. Perfect for building habits.
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★OJAD Accent Dictionary
Pronunciation
University of Tokyo pitch accent dictionary with 9,000+ words.
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★Rachel's English
YouTube
American English pronunciation specialist. Detailed mouth movement guides.
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★Renshuu
Apps
Comprehensive free platform: vocab, kanji, grammar, games.
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★Tadoku Free Books (にほんごたどく)
Graded Readers
NPO-backed graded readers with furigana, illustrations, and audio.
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★Tae Kim's Guide
Comprehensive
Best free grammar reference from first principles.
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★VOA Learning English
News
Slow-read news with limited vocabulary. The gold standard for learner news.
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★VOA Learning English Podcast
Podcast
Slow, clear English news. Full transcripts available.
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★Write & Improve (Cambridge)
Writing
Cambridge official AI writing correction with CEFR level assessment.
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★Yomitan
AI & Tools
Browser popup dictionary. Essential for reading anything online.
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★YomuJP (読むJP)
Graded Readers
Non-fiction graded readings by JLPT level. Includes N6 super-beginner content.
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All Ears English
Podcast
Natural American English conversation. IELTS episodes available.
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Atsueigo
YouTube
Study methods from IELTS 8.5 / Eiken Grade 1 scorer.
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Bilingual Manga
Graded Readers
Japanese manga with one-click toggle between Japanese and English.
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Bilingual News
Podcast
Authentic bilingual current affairs discussion for advanced learners.
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Bunpro
Apps
SRS grammar drilling with reading passages and JLPT practice.
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ChatGPT / Claude
AI & Tools
AI conversation partner for grammar questions, practice, and corrections.
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Clozemaster
Apps
Gamified fill-in-the-blank sentences with native audio.
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Clozemaster
Apps
Learn vocabulary in context with fill-in-the-blank sentences.
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Duolingo
Apps
World's most popular language app. Best for habit building.
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English e-Reader
Graded Readers
E-books from Oxford, Penguin, and other major publishers.
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English Upgrader
Test Prep
Official TOEIC podcast-style learning app. 70+ episodes.
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English with Lucy
YouTube
British English grammar, vocab, and pronunciation. 11M subscribers.
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engVid
YouTube
11 teachers covering IELTS, TOEFL, grammar, vocab, and business English.
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ESOL Courses
Graded Readers
Short readings on history, science, and culture with quizzes.
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Forvo English
Pronunciation
World's largest pronunciation dictionary. Hundreds of thousands of entries.
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Forvo Japanese
Pronunciation
World's largest pronunciation dictionary with 373,000+ Japanese recordings.
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Free4Talk
Conversation
Free voice/video chat rooms. No scheduling, 24/7 available.
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Free4Talk
Conversation
Free video/voice chat rooms. No booking, 24/7.
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Grammarly
Writing
AI-powered writing assistant. Basic grammar and spell check free.
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HelloTalk
Conversation
Language exchange app with 25M+ users and voice rooms.
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HelloTalk
Conversation
Language exchange app with 60M+ users. Built-in translation tools.
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HiNative
Writing
Q&A platform for quick corrections and pronunciation checks.
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HiNative
Writing
Quick native speaker checks: "Does this sound natural?"
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Hirogaru (ひろがる)
Graded Readers
Japan Foundation cultural content with toggleable subtitles and vocab lists.
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IMABI
Comprehensive
Most comprehensive free grammar resource. 400+ lessons.
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italki
Conversation
Global tutor marketplace. Free partner search available.
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Japanese Ammo with Misa
YouTube
Grammar explanations in English. Very friendly and clear style.
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Japanese with Noriko
Podcast
Pure Japanese podcast with transcript support.
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Journaly
Writing
Clean journal-based platform for writing practice with peer feedback.
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jpdb.io
AI & Tools
SRS with media vocabulary tracking. Pre-learn vocab before watching.
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Kahoku Easy News
News
Regional news in very easy Japanese with AI read-aloud and worksheets.
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LanguageTool
Writing
Open-source grammar checker. Alternative to Grammarly.
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Marugoto
Comprehensive
Official Japan Foundation coursebook online. Completely free.
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MATCHA Easy Japanese
News
Travel and culture articles in easy Japanese with furigana.
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mikan
Apps
TOEIC/Eiken/university entrance exam vocabulary. Japan-focused.
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Miku Real Japanese
YouTube
Natural conversational Japanese for beginners.
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Minato JF e-Learning
Comprehensive
Japan Foundation umbrella platform with Marugoto, Irodori, and more.
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News in Levels
News
News in 3 levels. Updated daily with audio.
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Nihongo no Mori
YouTube
JLPT prep videos for all levels with clear Japanese explanations.
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Ponglish English Phrases (note) (Ponglish 英語フレーズマガジン（note）)
Blogs & Articles
Curated English phrase magazine with practical everyday expressions.
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Sakura Tips
Podcast
Short episodes with free transcripts for intermediates.
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Sambon Juku (三本塾)
YouTube
Upper-level grammar in Japanese. Great for N3+ learners.
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Santa (Santaアルク)
Apps
AI TOEIC prep. Fastest score improvement with 300M+ data points.
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Satori Reader
Graded Readers
Original stories with native audio and inline grammar explanations.
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Simple English Wikipedia
News
Encyclopedia written in Basic English (~1,500 words).
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Sounds of Speech
Pronunciation
Animated mouth diagrams showing how to produce each sound.
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Speak
AI & Tools
AI speaking tutor. Output-focused. Japanese UI available.
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Speechling
Pronunciation
Human coach feedback on your pronunciation. 10 free recordings/month.
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Speechling
Pronunciation
Professional coach pronunciation feedback. 10 free/month.
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TalkPal AI
AI & Tools
GPT-based conversation partner. Roleplay, Debate, and more.
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Tandem
Conversation
Application-reviewed language exchange for higher quality matches.
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Tandem
Conversation
Application-reviewed matching for quality exchanges.
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TED Talks Daily
Podcast
Presentations with subtitles and transcripts.
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Tenyomi
Graded Readers
JLPT-graded reading passages with vocabulary, grammar, and audio.
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Todai Easy Japanese
News
News aggregator with JLPT sorting, flashcards, and AI pronunciation scoring.
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TOEIC Official Samples (TOEIC公式サンプル問題)
Test Prep
Official sample questions for all parts. Most reliable source.
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USA Learns
Comprehensive
US government free English course. Video-based.
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WaniKani
Apps
SRS kanji/vocab learning with mnemonics. First 3 levels free.
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Watanoc (和タのC)
Graded Readers
Free web magazine on food, culture, daily life with built-in dictionary.
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YouGlish English
Pronunciation
Search for words spoken in YouTube videos. US/UK/AUS filters.
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YouGlish Japanese
Pronunciation
Hear words in real YouTube contexts. Great for natural pronunciation.
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