MONTHLY FROM WJJL
WJJL Newsletter
A monthly round-up of Japanese learning ideas, WJJL news and upcoming dates, plus a little food, culture, useful resources and a Tiny Japan quiz.
Made by Hitomi at Wee Joys Japanese Language in Edinburgh — for Japanese learners near and far.
What arrives in your inbox
Each issue is a small mix of learning, WJJL news and Japan-related things worth sharing.
Japanese learning — one practical idea for your own study
WJJL updates — upcoming lessons, clubs and new projects
Food & culture — a small Japan-related feature
Useful resources — books, tools, events and links worth knowing about
Tiny Japan quiz — one quick question to finish
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See what a real issue looks like
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This sample includes a Tadoku reading idea, WJJL updates, Japanese food and events, a study tool, and a Tiny Japan quiz.
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One calm email each month with useful Japanese learning ideas and a little of what’s happening at WJJL.
No pressure to keep up with everything. Read what interests you and leave the rest for another day.
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FROM HITOMI
A note from the teacher behind WJJL
The newsletter is written by Hitomi Kobayashi-Prior, a native Japanese teacher from Kanagawa who speaks standard Japanese.
She has 25+ years’ teaching experience, an MA in Applied Linguistics, and is the author of 17 published Japanese textbooks.
The same approach runs through the newsletter: clear guidance, useful context and Japanese you can actually use.
Prefer to start with some Japanese reading?
Joyful Japanese Tadoku Reading offers short, level-labelled stories from Gentle N5 to N2, with weekly worksheets, audio and gentle reading support.
Looking for something more structured?
The main WJJL website has the latest details on lessons, clubs, study support and learning resources.
Lessons & Coaching (Edinburgh EH10 / Online)
Regular private lessons and focused one-off support, including the Japanese Speaking Review & Plan and JLPT Study Plan Power-Up.
Choose the support that best fits what you want to work on now.
Adult Japanese Clubs (Edinburgh EH10 / Online)
Small-group options for speaking, reading and supported independent study.
Japanese Chat Club meets in Edinburgh South (EH10). Japanese Read & Talk Club and Co-Studying Club are online.
Choose friendly conversation practice, easy reading with guided talk, or focused study time — depending on what would be most useful to you now.
Kids’ Japanese (Edinburgh EH10)
Small-group Japanese for ages 7–12, with an After-School Club for complete beginners, the Heritage Japanese Club for children growing up with Japanese as part of family life, and Holiday Camps.
The tutor holds the required PVG Scheme membership for regulated roles with children.
Learn & Shop
Free Tadoku reading and worksheets, a romaji-free Hiragana Workbook, Japanese Zine Lab, useful learning links and teacher-picked stationery.
Start with something free, find a learning resource, or simply browse.
Want to keep exploring WJJL?
Visit the main website for current lessons, clubs, study support and learning resources.
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Edinburgh, Scotland
