In this Japan Language Factory Reviews episode, Kendal from the UK shares her experience learning Japanese while living in Japan for over five years. After struggling with traditional study methods and JLPT-focused learning, she explains how Japan Language Factory helped her finally build confidence speaking Japanese in real-life situations.
From working as an online tour guide during the pandemic to communicating naturally in daily life, Kendal talks about the importance of conversation-focused lessons, personalized coaching, pronunciation training, and audio-based repetition. She also explains why learning to speak Japanese was more valuable for her life in Japan than simply passing exams.