MultiL · Texts

Read across five tongues.

Short articles and everyday conversations — Arabic fully vowelled, Japanese with furigana, English, Indonesian, and Chinese, each with a Thai gloss. Pick a language, pick a field, start reading.

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JA · conversation

不動産市場ふどうさんしじょうと住宅政策じゅうたくせいさく

Real Estate Market and Housing Policy

Two urban planners discuss rising property prices in Japanese cities and potential policy responses.

economy · advanced
JA · conversation

スタートアップスタートアップエコシステムとベンチャー投資ベンチャーとうし

Startup Ecosystem and Venture Investment

Two venture capitalists discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Japan's startup ecosystem and how to scale it.

economy · advanced
JA · conversation

学校がっこうのルール

Classroom Rules

Two first-grade students learn about basic school rules from their teacher on the first day.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

学校がっこうの道具どうぐ

School Supplies

A parent and child prepare a school bag together and talk about what each supply is used for.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

ひらがなの練習れんしゅう

Practicing Hiragana

A child practices writing hiragana with a parent and learns tips for remembering each character.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

図書館としょかんの使い方つかいかた

How to Use the Library

A student visits the school library for the first time and the librarian explains how to find and borrow books.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

給食きゅうしょくの時間じかん

School Lunch Time

Two classmates chat during school lunch about food, nutrition, and table manners.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

体育たいいくの授業じゅぎょう

Physical Education Class

Two students talk before gym class about warming up, playing fair, and why exercise matters.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

先生せんせいへの質問しつもん

Asking the Teacher a Question

A shy student learns how to approach a teacher to ask about something they did not understand in class.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

朝あさの学校がっこうの準備じゅんび

Morning School Routine

A child and parent discuss the steps needed each morning to get ready for school on time.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

先生せんせいへの挨拶あいさつ

Greeting Teachers

Two students practice proper ways to greet teachers and school staff throughout the day.

education · beginner
JA · conversation

効果的なこうかてきな勉強法べんきょうほう

Effective Study Methods

Two middle school students compare study techniques and discuss what actually helps information stick.

education · intermediate
JA · conversation

大学だいがく入試にゅうしの準備じゅんび

Preparing for University Entrance Exams

A high school student and their older sibling discuss the practical steps to prepare for university entrance exams.

education · intermediate
JA · conversation

部活動ぶかつどうと勉強べんきょうの両立りょうりつ

Balancing Club Activities and Studying

Two high school students discuss strategies for managing both club commitments and academic work.

education · intermediate
JA · conversation

部活ぶかつを選ぶえらぶ

Choosing a Club Activity

Two middle school students discuss which club activity to join and what to consider when choosing.

education · intermediate
JA · conversation

語彙力ごいりょくを伸ばすのばす

Building Vocabulary

Two middle school students share methods for learning and retaining new Japanese and English vocabulary words.

education · intermediate
JA · conversation

レポートの書き方かきかた

How to Write a Report

A student asks a teacher for guidance on structuring and writing a school report for the first time.

education · intermediate
JA · conversation

遠足えんそくの準備じゅんび

Preparing for a School Field Trip

Two students plan what to bring and what to expect on their upcoming school field trip to a science museum.

education · intermediate
JA · conversation

保護者ほごしゃ面談めんだん

Parent-Teacher Conference

A parent and teacher discuss a student's academic progress and areas for improvement at a school conference.

education · intermediate
JA · conversation

教育改革きょういくかいかくの課題かだい

Challenges of Education Reform

Two educators debate the merits and pitfalls of current education reform policies in Japan.

education · advanced
JA · conversation

大学だいがくの専攻せんこう選択せんたく

Choosing a University Major

A high school senior and a university student discuss the pros and cons of different majors and how to decide.

education · advanced
JA · conversation

留学りゅうがくのメリットとデメリット

Benefits and Drawbacks of Studying Abroad

Two university students weigh the educational, personal, and financial aspects of studying abroad.

education · advanced
JA · conversation

自己教育じこきょういくと生涯学習しょうがいがくしゅう

Self-Directed Learning and Lifelong Education

Two working professionals discuss the importance and methods of continuing to learn independently after formal schooling ends.

education · advanced
JA · conversation

塾じゅく文化ぶんかとその影響えいきょう

Cram School Culture and Its Effects

Two parents discuss the role of cram schools in Japanese education and whether the pressure is worth the outcomes.

education · advanced