When you meet someone for the first time, you tend to start out with a greeting like “Hello” or pleasantries like “It’s nice to meet you,” right? Japanese is full of simple phrases to … See more

After you’ve greeted your new conversation partner, it’s likely that you’ll need to know more … See more

You’ve done great so far. You’ve introduced yourself, learned your friend’s name and maybe where they’re from. And now you’re ready to move on to other topics. But first, try out som… See more

You’ve been puttering along in a conversation for a while now! But what happens if everything you feared takes place and you get confused? First, remember … See more