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How did writing evolve?
This web video describes how writing systems developed in both Western and Eastern cultures. -
Katakana Chart
Here you will find a katakana chart with stroke order and sounds, so you can see how to write the character and what it sounds like. -
Katakana Flashcards A-SO
Fifteen katakana are shown one by one. Choose the correct reading for each character from the three options provided. [by Eri Banno] -
Katakana Flashcards TA-HO
Fifteen katakana are shown one by one. Choose the correct reading for each character from the three options provided. [by Eri Banno] -
Katakana Flashcards MA-N
Fifteen katakana are shown one by one. Choose the correct reading for each character from the three options provided. [by Eri Banno] -
Katakana Listening Quiz
Choose the character from the three options that represents the sound of katakana you hear. [by Akimasa Kinoshita] -
Katakana Drag and Drop Speed Game
Drag the letters from the bottom and drop them where they belong in the chart above. -
Katakana Reading Quiz
Take this quiz to see how well you can read some katakana words. -
Hiragana Chart
Here you will find a hiragana chart with stroke order and sounds, so you can see how to write the character and what it sounds like. -
Hiragana Flashcards A-SO
Fifteen hiragana are shown one by one. Choose the correct reading for each character from the three options provided. [by Eri Banno] -
Hiragana Flashcards TA-HO
Fifteen hiragana are shown one by one. Choose the correct reading for each character from the three options provided. [by Eri Banno] -
Hiragana Flashcards MA-N
Fifteen hiragana are shown one by one. Choose the correct reading for each character from the three options provided. [by Eri Banno] -
Hiragana Listening Quiz
Choose the character from the three options that represents the sound of hiragana you hear. [by Akimasa Kinoshita] -
Hiragana Drag and Drop Speed Game
Drag the letters from the bottom and drop them where they belong in the chart above. -
Hiragana and Katakana Review and Quizzes
Through this site you can find a variety of quizzes on hiragana and katakana, just follow the tabs at the top of the page. [Yoshie Arima] -
Kana Invaders
Based on the old-school game Space Invaders, you need to type in the letters before they reach you and destroy your planet. Choose between katakana or hiragana. -
1-20 Numbers Video
There may be a brief add before the numbers video starts up, so be patient! -
Numbers Listening Quiz
Before beginning the listening quiz, you will set the number range (1-10, 10-20, 1-20, 1-50 or 1-100), then you will hear a number and choose it from among three options. [by Akimasa Kinoshita]