LANGUAGE
ISLANDS

You do not learn a language all at once.
You learn it in islands.

Everyday Japanese built around the moments you already live: waking up, the commute, meetings, lunch, dinner out. Four short episodes per island. Every phrase is one you would say out loud.

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How it works

One moment of the day, learned properly

Pick an island

Each island is one context: the kitchen table, the platform, the meeting room. 150 phrases people say to each other in real life.

Listen in parts

Four short episodes per island. English first, then natural spoken Japanese.

Read and practice here

Every phrase with kanji, kana, and romaji, free to read. Hide a column and quiz yourself. Lifetime Islanders can download the notes as PDF or ebook.

Season one

The islands

ISLAND 01

Waking Up

4 parts · 150 phrases · notes free to read
ISLAND 02

Breakfast

4 parts · 150 phrases · notes free to read
ISLAND 05

Small Talk

4 parts · 150 phrases · notes free to read
COMING ISLAND 03

Commuting to Work

In production
COMING ISLAND 04

Arriving at Work

In production
COMING ISLAND 06

Work Meetings

In production
COMING ISLAND 07

Lunch with Colleagues

In production
COMING ISLAND 08

Commuting Home

In production
COMING ISLAND 09

Recounting Your Day

In production
COMING ISLAND 10

Evening Plans

In production
COMING ISLAND 11

Restaurant & Bar

In production
COMING ISLAND 12

Grocery Shopping

In production
COMING ISLAND 13

Ordering & Reservations

In production