Sometimes people ask why there is not a free, ad-supported option for Satori Reader. Since our goal is to make Japanese as accessible as possible, this is definitely something we have considered. However, after careful consideration, we came to the conclusion that supporting the site via ads would not enable the kind of learning experience we strive to provide. In this post, I’ll explain a little more about our reasoning.
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Satori Reader x Yuyu No Nihongo Podcast Collab Is Live!
We are thrilled to announce that our collaboration with Yuyu No Nihongo Podcast is now live on Satori Reader! Featuring Yuyu’s engaging podcast content, and paired with the detailed notes you know and love from Satori Reader, it’s a combination that is truly greater than the sum of its parts.
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How A Satori Reader Story Is Created
Many Satori Reader users wonder what the process of creating a story is like. The reality is it often takes over a year to complete one. A lot more goes into it than just writing something and then uploading the text. From researching, to voice acting, to incorporating sound effects, to annotating and proofreading, there’s so much more involved in the process.
In this article, you’ll learn everything about how the Satori Reader team crafts a story from start to finish.
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YUYUの日本語ポッドキャスト Series On Satori Reader
We have exciting news for Satori Reader users: we’re collaborating with YUYUの日本語ポッドキャスト to start a new series!
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How Satori Reader Improves On Automated Dictionary Lookups
These days, there are many tools out there designed to make reading Japanese easier. For example, browser plugins like Rikaikun and Yomichan allow you to view the definitions of Japanese words just by hovering over them with your cursor. This lowers one of the biggest hurdles to looking up unfamiliar words in the dictionary — the sheer time and effort it takes to do.
However, while these tools are very useful, the automated approach is not perfect, and students often find that they still struggle to understand the meaning of what they read.
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Best Japanese Short Stories For Beginners On Satori Reader
Although Satori Reader’s Japanese short stories are mainly written with intermediate learners in mind, there are also stories that are tailored for beginner Japanese learners. The stories listed in this article contain simpler vocabulary and grammar so that even beginners can experience the joy of reading stories in Japanese.
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