On the 26th and 28th of April 2016 two groups of independent learners of Japanese joined Mio Tsunematsu, the assistant Japanese language advisor at the Japan Foundation London, to find out more about online resources available for Japanese language learning.

The event took place in King’s College London’s Language Resource Centre, so each attendee had access to a computer and the chance to try out resources for themselves. The workshop included an in-depth explanation of Marugoto Plus A2, a free website created by the Japan Foundation designed to help people study Japanese in their own time. Participants also had the chance to try out some of their new Japanese language skills in conversations with each other. The event finished with time for people to exchange ideas and tips about supporting Japanese language learning.

One participant commented, “I was aware of the website but it was interesting to be shown how to use it effectively.” Another told us the following: “The event looked very well organised with professional, enthusiastic and warm people helping out, which is very much appreciated when you are a complete starter like myself. I felt welcomed from the moment I walked in. Arigatou.”

We'd like to thank all the participants, and of course all the staff at King's College London, for making this event such a success!

We hope all participants will be able to continue Japanese with the resources introduced during these events.