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learn japanese by texting a friend

anime, manga, travel, work — whatever your reason, alya teaches you through real conversation, not flashcards.

125M
Native Speakers
challenging
Difficulty Level
3–6 months
To Basic Fluency
How it works

Real conversation.
Real learning.

Forget flashcards and grammar tables. Alya teaches you Japanese the way you learned your first language: by actually using it.

Conversation First

Learn by doing in natural chats

Contextual Corrections

Gentle fixes woven into replies

Cultural Context

Learn slang and real usage

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I want to learn how to order food in Japanese
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perfect! let's start with the basics. at a restaurant you'd say: 「これをください」(kore wo kudasai) — 'this one, please'. try using it in a sentence!
これをください!
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great job! 🎉 that's perfect. now let's add quantity — 「ひとつください」(hitotsu kudasai) means 'one please'. want to practice ordering a full meal?
yes! how do I say 'I'd like ramen'
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「ラーメンをください」(rāmen wo kudasai) — or more naturally: 「ラーメンをお願いします」(rāmen wo onegaishimasu). the second one sounds more polite 🍜

Every level, covered

Whether you're starting from zero or polishing your fluency, Alya adapts to you.

beginner

learn hiragana, katakana, and your first 200 words. alya walks you through pronunciation and basic greetings at your own pace.

Example

“はじめまして!(nice to meet you!)”

intermediate

build real sentences, learn kanji in context, and start having actual conversations about your interests — anime, food, travel.

Example

“アニメが大好きです!(I love anime!)”

advanced

refine your keigo (polite speech), tackle complex grammar, and sound like a native. alya challenges you with nuanced, natural Japanese.

Example

“よろしくお願いいたします。”

Questions?

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