# Benkyo: Speak & Learn Japanese — JLPT, Grammar, Reading & News

> Learn to speak, read, and converse in Japanese with AI and structured lessons. (iPhone/iPad app by MWD Services, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-speak-and-learn-japanese/id6737715026 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MWD Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459825684)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-11-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-speak-and-learn-japanese/id6737715026/reviews.md

## What is Benkyo?

Most Japanese learning apps teach you to recognize Japanese. Benkyo helps you actually use it.

Start free with a full lesson, a daily news article, and an AI conversation. Learn with bite-sized grammar lessons, story-based reading, lesson quizzes, and smart Japanese flashcards. Practice speaking, reading, grammar, conversation, and JLPT vocabulary from N5 to N1.

Whether you are starting from zero, preparing for the JLPT, or trying to speak Japanese more naturally, Benkyo helps you practice actively and build real confidence.

Speak Japanese from day one
Practice with AI roleplay, interactive exercises, quizzes, and real-life conversation scenarios for travel, daily life, study, and practical communication.

Read real Japanese news every day [NEW]
New articles every day, rewritten at N5, N4, and N3 levels with furigana, word meanings, audio, and a comprehension quiz. Read something real from your first week, at the level you are actually at.

Understand any Japanese sentence  [NEW]
Paste a sentence to see what every word and particle is doing, or write in English and get natural Japanese with the grammar explained.

Learn Japanese grammar step by step
Study clear grammar lessons with useful examples and built-in quizzes. Understand sentence patterns and learn how to use them in real situations.

Practice with lesson quizzes
Each lesson includes quizzes to help you check your understanding, review grammar points, and remember what you learn.

Read Japanese through stories
Improve your reading with story-based lessons that help you learn grammar and vocabulary naturally through context.

Build Japanese vocabulary and kanji
Study JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1 vocabulary with smart SRS flashcards. Review kanji, hiragana, katakana, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and nouns efficiently.

Practice real-life Japanese conversation
Use AI conversations and roleplay scenarios to practice useful phrases, daily conversation, and practical communication. Save useful phrases to your personal phrasebook and review them anytime.

What you can do with Benkyo
- Learn Japanese with structured lessons
- Start Japanese learning for free
- Speak Japanese with AI conversations
- Read daily Japanese news at your level  [NEW]
- Break down any sentence with the grammar explained [NEW]
- Practice grammar with lesson quizzes
- Read Japanese through story-based content
- Build Japanese vocabulary with smart SRS flashcards
- Study kanji, hiragana, and katakana
- Prepare for JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1
- Save useful phrases to your personal phrasebook
- Track your progress and keep improving

Great for:
- Beginners learning Japanese from zero
- Learners looking for an easy Japanese learning app
- Students preparing for the JLPT
- Learners who want to speak Japanese more naturally
- Anyone building reading, grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills

Upgrade to Benkyo Pro
Unlock unlimited AI speaking practice, full lessons, quizzes, JLPT vocabulary, Japanese flashcards, phrasebook tools, and advanced learning content.

Download Benkyo and start using Japanese today.

Privacy Policy: https://benkyoumashou.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://benkyoumashou.com/terms

Questions: hello@benkyoumashou.com

## Key features

- Bite-sized lessons
- AI roleplay conversations
- Story-based reading practice
- SRS flashcards for vocabulary & kanji
- JLPT N5-N1 preparation
- Structured grammar study
- Progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Benkyou Mashou Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Benkyou Mashou Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Benkyou Mashou Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/benkyo-speak-and-learn-japanese/id6737715026/reviews.md

### 5/5 — “Perfect for Beginners!”

*2025-06-12, version 1.3*

“This app is an excellent tool for anyone learning Japanese. The lessons are clear and easy to follow, and I love how it includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. The daily reminders help keep me motivated, and the progress tracking is a nice bonus. Perfect for both beginners and those reviewing for JLPT!”

### 4/5 — Great app

*2025-05-27, version 1.3*

Really helpful app for international students who are trying to study in japan and who are already in japan also.

### 5/5 — Worth installing Japanese language app

*2024-12-17, version 1.1*

I like this app so much, good for Japanese vocabulary and speaking practice. Thank your very much.

### 5/5 — Good app for speaking practice

*2024-12-15, version 1.1*

Very good for practicing. Also memorizing japanese words by JLPT. Good japanese language app

### 5/5 — Good App for language practice

*2024-11-26, version 1.0.0*

I loved this app, especially anki decks style flashcards.

## Frequently asked questions about Benkyo

### What is Benkyo's learning methodology?

Benkyo focuses on active use of Japanese through speaking practice, AI roleplay, and story-based reading, rather than just recognition. It offers structured grammar lessons and smart SRS flashcards for vocabulary and kanji.

### How does Benkyo help with JLPT preparation?

Benkyo covers vocabulary and grammar across all JLPT levels from N5 to N1. It is designed for learners seeking structured study and practical speaking practice to prepare for the exams.

### Can I practice speaking with Benkyo?

Yes, Benkyo offers interactive speaking exercises, quizzes, and AI roleplay scenarios to build confidence. The Pro version provides unlimited speaking practice and more ways to practice real Japanese conversation.

### What are the subscription options for Benkyo Pro?

Benkyo Pro offers monthly ($9.99), quarterly ($24.99), and yearly ($79.99) subscription plans, all with a 7-day free trial. Pro unlocks unlimited speaking practice, all lessons, and advanced content.

### Does Benkyo have ads?

No, Benkyo does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for the Pro subscription.

### What devices is Benkyo available on?

Benkyo is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Benkyo updated?

The latest version of Benkyo is 1.4.7, last updated on April 2, 2026. Updates typically include new content, features, and performance improvements.

### What is the age rating for Benkyo?

Benkyo has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, for educational purposes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.4 — 2026-08-14

- Fixed bug related to lessons content.
- Romaji toggle on off on each sentence, phrases and revisions section.
- Improvise and polishing speaking practice session

### 1.5.3 — 2026-08-11

A new Read tab with daily news articles rewritten at N5, N4, and N3, with furigana, tappable word meanings, audio on every sentence, and a comprehension quiz.

Set your level in onboarding or Settings. It changes your news reading level, how hard the AI speaks to you, and whether romaji and furigana show.

Two new tools
Sentence Analyzer breaks down any Japanese sentence word by word. English to Japanese gives you natural Japanese with the grammar explained.

Also: audio playback speed control for shadowing, and romaji for beginners.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-06-22

- New adjective lessons and practice content for building more natural Japanese descriptions.
- New My Learning tab with course progress, activity history, and notebook access.

### 1.5.1 — 2026-06-12

- Grammar lessons are now shorter, clearer, and easier to finish, with furigana, simple explanations, and tap-to-listen audio.
- Reading stories are now more interactive, with sentence audio, word meanings, and options to show or hide furigana and translations.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-05-29

- Lesson quizzes are now available across all lessons.
- Quiz answer options are now better randomized.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.

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