Master Japanese: Self-Guided Immersion for the Passionate Language Learner

This is your year to learn Japanese the way you’ve always wanted: quickly, affordably, and without boring textbooks, teachers, or tedious methods.

Give yourself Master Japanese: Self-Guided Immersion for the Passionate Language Learner, and learn on your own time, reach your own goals, and use tools you’ve chosen.  Master Japanese is not a textbook that will “teach” you Japanese: no book, course, or teacher can ever get a language into your head (this is not The Matrix). Only you can acquire Japanese by getting enough exposure to (and enough practice using) the language. Fortunately, the modern learner has more chances than ever to do just that. The problem today is not a lack of resources, but an over-abundance. It can be hard to know where to start. Master Japanese is a navigation system that helps you negotiate the wild waters of independent language learning, saving you time and money while maximizing fun.

The independent, social, free-formed language learning resource guide shows you step-by-step instructions on how to:

  • Learn using natural, intuitive, brain-friendly methods.
  • Master all four skills of Japanese: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
  • Gather the best free and affordable online resources.
  • Build a highly effective immersion environment no matter where in the world you happen to live.
  • Acquire Japanese through interaction with native speakers and authentic content instead of bland textbooks or courses.

Better than overpriced language programs sold in airports and informercials that tether you to a computer, Master Japanese will empower you to reach fluency in spoken and written Japanese with ninja-like flexibility.

 

 

What’s Inside Master Japanese?

  • Step-by-step tips on how to get started in Japanese.
  • The psychology of successful language learning and how to adopt the right attitude.
  • Creating short, measurable, effective goals (including pre-formatted worksheets to write them down)
  • Choosing the right tools & materials (including the world’s best tools for learning Japanese online and offline, with a focus on free or at least the cheapest resources).
  • Effective methods to get the most out of your time, materials and money.
  • Learning languages the way our brains were designed.
  • Pragmatic strategies for fostering and sustaining motivation.
  • Tips on creating a Japanese immersion environment no matter where you happen to live.
  • An overview of the Japanese language and culture.
  • Clickable links to all online resources so you don’t have to waste time Googling or typing in URLs.
  • Print-ready cheat sheets and templates for making S.M.A.R.T. goals, studying kanji, memorizing Japanese verb conjugations, and more.
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What’s NOT Inside?

The guide is not a textbook or language course that will “teach” you Japanese. It is important to understand that no person or material can “teach” you a language; only you can learn it by spending enough time listening, speaking, reading and writing.

The guide therefore focuses on providing all the tips, tool and tech you need to learn on your own, create an immersion environment no matter where in the world you live, and maximize your time with Japanese no matter how busy you might be.

Who is Master Japanese For?

If you try to make a product that fits everyone’s needs, it probably won’t fit anyone’s.  Master Japanese, therefore, is not designed to make every single learner happy.  The guide was written for those who can nod their heads in agreement to the following statements:

  • I want to learn to speak, read and write Japanese really well. Master Japanese provides you with detailed tips, tools and tech on how to speak, read and write Japanese like a pro.
  • I have never learned any Japanese. This course does not require any previous Japanese study, providing step-by-step instructions from the very beginning.  Consider yourself lucky as you will be able to bypass the years most of us (including this author) have wasted using traditional but highly ineffective methods.
  • I have tried and failed to learn Japanese before. If you have studied Japanese in the past but failed to ever reach even a modicum of fluency, this course is for you, too.  You are not stupid or lazy; you have just been using poor methods.
  • I want to live and work in Japan. There are countless materials and courses available for “travel Japanese” and they are equally useless.  They may show you how to say a few things, but they don’t equip you with the level of fluency needed to understand what is said back to you.  Follow the tips in this guide, and you will be able to engage in real two-way communication.
  • I want to really get to know the Japanese people and culture.  Most foreigners who visit Japan, or even live in the country for many years, only see the tip of the iceberg.  Being able to speak and read Japanese gives you scuba gear you need to go below the surface and see, understand and interact with the real Japan.
  • I am passionate about languages. You have to really want to learn Japanese, or any language for that matter.  And you have to enjoy the journey just as much as the destination (and in fact, there really is no “destination” in language learning as there will always be more to learn even for native speakers).

Why Should I Buy Master Japanese?

  • Because you should be spending your time actually learning Japanese, not waisting time looking for the right methods, materials and tools.
  • Because you get super sweet reader-only bonuses (free lifetime updates, 3+ hours of interviews with language learning all-stars, authors, and language learning experts, and more)
  • Because I offer discounts to those who deserve it.
  • Because the author is not the only one who likes the guide (see the testimonials below).
  • Because if it’s not right for you, I will give you a 100% refund, no questions asked (valid 60 days from the date of purchase).

 
If you decide to embark on the journey of mastering the Japanese language (or any other language for that matter), the most crucial trait you can develop to actually achieve this goal is to become an independent learner. No language course, no software, no textbook and no class will ever show you how to do this. Master Japanese is one of the very few language resources that shows you HOW to learn Japanese instead of trying to teach it to you. The guide is full-packed with tips, concrete steps, advice, suggestions, links and other resources that, if you actually follow and use them, will make your Japanese learning not only much more effective and efficient, but also actually FUN and enjoyable. And the Master Japanese Interviews with all those “language powerhouses” are, to say the least, enlightening. I LOVE Master Japanese and I love John’s work. Having experienced first hand how ineffective language classes and traditional language “learning” methods are, I’m certain that Master Japanese can be a great aid in your journey if you give it a try!
Santiago Madrigal Bogotá, Colombia

Master Japanese Discounts

Super Cool Newsletter Subscribers

Those who join the Foreign Language Mastery newsletter automatically receive a 25% discount off the retail price of the guide, in addition to my exclusive interview with Papa Bear Dr. Steven Krashen. Go here to sign up.

Starving Students & Unemployed Pirates

Are you a student hemorrhaging money just to stay in school? Did you have to sell an organ to afford rent last month? Are you an out-of-work pirate or circus clown? No matter the reason, I want to help. If you cannot afford the normal retail price of my guide but really want to learn Japanese (and being the smart lad or lass you are, believe that my guide is the best way to do it!), please send a brief explanation of your story to john (at) languagemastery (dot) com. If I like/believe/cry about your story, I will send you a discount code or even a free copy if my heart strings are pulled hard enough.

Master Japanese Testimonials

I have spent a crazy amount of time and energy on this project and I am understandably biased toward the materials. Here are what some less biased folks are saying…

Master Japanese is well written to say the least and quite humorous. I couldn’t put it down. I’ve always been afraid of learning a foreign language, maybe it’s because of fear of feeling stupid, but I’m not sure. Also, I’ve never had a desire to learn Japanese and that could stem from the misconception that it’s really hard. After reading through the guide, I’m actually considering getting more dedicated to a foreign language.
Crystal Anderson Socorro, New Mexico
Master Japanese stresses that the most important step in mastering a new language is immersion. Rather than splashing the language on, it’s better to soak in it for best retention; preferably with a slice of cucumber over your eyes. The goal is to surround yourself with language so that you can’t help but pick it up quickly, and most importantly, cheaply. Language learning doesn’t have to be an expensive language system sold in mall kiosks.
N8Zim Bellevue, Washington
Master Japanese is smart, fun, and readable; not things an ordinary person would think of a language learning guide. It is a useful and accessible guide to language learning that helped me realize that learning Japanese is an achievable task even with my busy schedule. Getting a hold of the guide has finally pushed me to try learning Japanese myself, which I’ve wanted to do since high school but never thought was attainable.
Sabrina Hamar Seattle, Washington

 

Master Japanese Reader-Only Bonuses

In addition to the guide itself, readers also receive the following five fabtastic reader-only bonuses:

3+ hours of interviews with language learning all-stars, authors, and polyglots

I am honored and humbled that so many language learning all-stars agreed to chat with me for this project, including world-renowned authors, linguists, psychologists, researchers, experts, teachers, bloggers, and hyper-polyglots. While I certainly have my opinions (and have not been afraid to share them in the guide and expert interviews), these great minds helped me provide you with a much wider, holistic range of tips and tools than I alone could muster. To access the interviews, go to this page and enter the password (the word on the very last page of the guide between the quotes).

 

  • Jay Rubin, author of Making Sense of Japanese
  • James Heisig, author of Remembering the Kanji
  • Khatzumoto, creator of  All Japanese All the Time
  • Steve Kaufmann, author of The Way of the Linguist and creator of LingQ
  • Benny the Irish Polyglot, author of The Language Hacking Guide and Fluent in 3 Months
  • Dr. Victor Ferreira, researcher at the University of California, San Diego.
  • Simon Ager, creator of Omniglot
  • Randy the Yearlyglot, creator of Fluent Every Year
  • Claude Cartaginese, creator and editor of The Polyglot Project

 

Free Lifetime Updates

I will continue to update the Master Japanese guide as new tools, materials, methods and language learning research become available. I also continually make additions, changes, and deletions based on reader feedback. To download the latest edition, go to this page and enter the password (the word on the very last page of the guide between the quotes).

ePub & Mobi Versions (Coming Soon)

By popular demand, I am now working to convert the guide into two additional formats:

1) ePub (so you can read the guide in Apple iBooks on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad).

2) Mobi (so you can read on your Kindle or using the Kindle app on your PC or Mac, Android smartphone, iPhone, Blackberry, etc.)

50% Off of Aaron Myer’s Everyday Language Learning Guides

Once you buy Master Japanese, look inside the guide for a discount code good for 50% any of Aaron Myer’s excellent Everyday Language Learning guides, including:

1) The Everyday Language Learner’s Guide to Getting Started

2) The Everyday Language Learner’s Guide to Self-Assessment

 

 

A Free Copy For 1 Person of Your Choosing

That’s right! Two guides for the price of one. Just send me an email with:

1) Your transaction number (as proof of purchase).

2) The name of the recipient.

3) The recipient’s email (so I can deliver their copy of the guide).

 

Ready to begin your Japanese adventure?

The modern language learner has access to everything they need to learn via the Internet (including materials, tools, and native speakers), but the hard part is knowing where to look, where to start, and how to get and stay motivated. That’s where the Master Japanese guide comes in.

The guide’s 309 pages cover the tips, tools, and tech you need to get started in the language, stick with it no matter how busy you get or where in the world you live, and reach your fluency goals as quickly, cheaply, and enjoyably as possible.

 

 

60-Day, No-Joke, Money Back Guarantee

I am very confident that you will enjoy Master Japanese and make massive strides in your journey toward fluency in Japanese. But if, after going through the guide you find that Master Japanese isn’t right for you, just send me an email and I will issue a full refund, no questions asked. (I will of course curl up into a ball and cry uncontrollably for a few hours, but that’s my problem, not yours…)

 

Questions?

If you have any questions, qualms or queries about the Master Japanese guide not answered here, please feel free to contact me.

 

Sincerely,

John Fotheringham
Author, Master Japanese: Self-Guided Immersion for the Passionate Language Learner