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Kotoba Boost - Japanese Vocabulary

Build your vocabulary via words taken from popular culture.

Kotoba Boost is an application that contains numerous sets of words based on popular culture . The quizzes are carefully built by applying smart answer sets to fully challenge your knowledge.

Feature highlights include:

Tier based progression to help learn in steps;
Smart word delivery that targets your weaker vocabulary knowledge;
Theme based word groupings to make learning fun and practical;
Flexible configuration options allowing for beginner and advanced modes;
Notes and grammar references to help extend knowledge;

An android application is currently in development. For now, you can check out Kotoba Boost on its dedicated website.

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Kana Starter

Your first step should be learning the alphabet!

Kana Starter is a tool created to help you learn Japanese hiragana and katakana. This tool starts off by teaching you hiragana a few characters at a time. There are a few different test modes so you don't get bored. Once you've mastered hiragana the tools will move on to katakana with the same process.

It is recommended that you use this application before moving onto Kana Draw to finalize your knowledge with written skills.

Feature highlights include:

Hiragana and Katakana;
Tier based progression to help learn in steps;
Smart character delivery that targets your weaker character knowledge;
Different modes or games to help make learning fun;
Character matrix for quick review;

Voice Flashcards

Not another flashcard app! But wait, we combine speaking and Google Docs.

Lusil voice flashcards uses its proprietary intelligent randomization.

Feature highlights include:

Practice speech and memory via Google voice input;
Use Google Docs to easily create and modify your own flashcard decks;
Accuracy statistics and goal-based progression;
Randomization based on Accuracy, Occurrence and Activity;
Tablet orientation support.

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Kana Draw

Your first step should be learning the alphabet!

Lusil Kana Draw targets your Japanese writing as well as memorization skills. The tool requires no internet access so that you can take it on the road with you where ever you go. Language learning requires ambiance, so mobile tools are a necessity in this modern age.

Feature highlights include:

Practice and Test Modes;
Stroke directional support and step through;
Accuracy statistics and goal-based progression;
Randomization based on Accuracy, Occurrence and Activity;
Low storage usage.

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Kanji Draw

Now that you know Hiragana & Katakana it's time to move on!

Lusil Kanji Draw targets your Japanese writing as well as memorization skills. The tool requires no internet access so that you can take it on the road with you where ever you go. Language learning requires ambiance, so mobile tools are a necessity in this modern age.

Feature highlights include:

Practice and Test Modes;
Stroke directional support and step through;
Accuracy statistics and goal-based progression;
Randomization based on Accuracy, Occurrence and Activity;
Tablet orientation support;
Configurable Canvas.

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