JLPT N5 to N1
If you are an ALT in Japan and not yet familiar with the Japanese language, Eigo Ganbare offers a valuable opportunity for professional development. It helps you build proficiency for the JLPT exam, while also fostering stronger relationships with your Japanese colleagues—especially those with limited English ability.
Select your JLPT level—from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced)—and start your journey.
Be sure to also check out other great digital resources like WaniKani and iKnow!—perfect for mastering kanji, vocabulary, and grammar through smart, structured study.
Traditional Japanese Textbooks & Flashcards
Minna no Nihongo is one of the most widely used Japanese language textbooks, especially among community and volunteer-based Japanese language classes in Japan.
It uses an all-Japanese format that supports learners from diverse backgrounds. With a clear structure, practical everyday topics, and flexible translation booklets, it’s easy for volunteer instructors to teach and helps newcomers adjust to life in Japan.
White Rabbit Kanji Flashcards are a popular study tool for learners of Japanese. Each flashcard typically includes: the kanji character, readings (onyomi and kunyomi), English meanings, stroke order diagrams, example compounds and vocabulary, and JLPT level and frequency ranking.
The Dictionary of Japanese Grammar series by Seiichi Makino and Michio Tsutsui is a comprehensive resource for learners aiming to master Japanese grammar. The series is structured into three volumes—Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced—each catering to different proficiency levels.
Remembering the Kanji is a well-known series by James W. Heisig that helps learners master Japanese kanji through imaginative memory techniques. The series is divided into three main volumes:
Book 1: Remembering the Kanji I – A Complete Course on How Not to Forget the Meaning and Writing of Japanese Characters
- Focuses on 2,200+ kanji (including all Jōyō kanji)
- Teaches the meaning and writing using mnemonic stories and radicals (“primitive elements”)
- Does not cover readings (pronunciations)
Book 2: Remembering the Kanji II – A Systematic Guide to Reading Japanese Characters
- Covers the readings (onyomi/kunyomi) of the kanji introduced in Book 1
- Uses grouping strategies like common readings in compound words
Book 3: Remembering the Kanji III – Writing and Reading the Japanese Characters for Upper-Level Proficiency
- Adds additional kanji not included in the first two volumes
- Aimed at advanced learners or those wanting to go beyond the standard Jōyō list