Tobira: Survival Japanese

Tobira: Survival Japanese

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2 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 27, 2020
  • May 28, 2021

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This app helps you learn Japanese, focusing on skills needed for daily life and academic study in Japan. It offers interactive exercises for reading, writing, and listening, along with pronunciation practice using voice analysis. It's based on a university-developed textbook series.

Interactive reading, writing, and listening exercises
Native speaker audio recordings
Everyday vocabulary and phrases
Voice analysis for pronunciation practice
Information on living in Japan
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What's New in Tobira

3.0

May 28, 2021

New content to PART 2! "Dialogues for Different Situations" We have also added other useful content such as "Index (Vocabulary List)" which can be used as a vocabulary book so please enjoy using it! If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know in your review!

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User reviews

On point!

I’ve been using Drops and Clozemaster for about a month to learn Japanese. There’s a huge gap between the vocabulary building on Drops and the full fill-in-the-blank questions on Cloze. TOBIRA fills that gap with explanations of simple sentence grammar and how to use different expressions in conversation that’s useful.

I’m impressed with the clarity of the various voices used for the audio and listening. Compared to other apps, it’s like hearing the word/phrase in HD. Very clear and easy to understand. Also, different people are used for the audio so you get to hear it from several different mouths which is handy for hearing different inflections.

I’m honestly surprised this app is free! It’s that quality. Some suggestions for future versions…

- on the quizzes: it would be nice to have the word repeated after answering instead of the ding tone

- a gradual move to quizzing in Japanese instead of asking the questions in English. So maybe in a 20 question quiz, the first 5 questions are asked in English, the next 5 have both English and Japanese translations, and the last 10 are asked only in Japanese. Or an option to toggle between these choices.

Thank you for making this app! Arigato!
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My Honest opinion

I LOVE THIS APP!!! It’s easy to use and understand, it simple it helps me. Only thing I wish is that it would make a bigger screen for iPad because I mainly work on my iPad but I have to use my phone for to fit the screen. But it’s AWESOME!

FAQ

What is Tobira's learning methodology?

Tobira's learning methodology is based on the Tobira textbook series, developed by instructors at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University. It focuses on interactive exercises for reading, writing, and listening, incorporating native recordings and practical vocabulary for daily life.

How does Tobira track my progress?

While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the app offers interactive exercises and voice analysis to help users practice and improve their Japanese skills. Users can gauge their progress through their performance in these exercises.

Does Tobira offer any certifications?

The provided information does not mention any certifications offered by Tobira. The app is designed to build essential Japanese language skills for daily life and academic study in Japan.

What devices is Tobira available on?

Tobira is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for mobile learning on Apple's iOS platform.

How often is Tobira updated?

The latest version of Tobira was released on May 28, 2021. The app was initially released on July 27, 2020, indicating updates are not extremely frequent but have occurred.

What do users like about Tobira?

Users appreciate Tobira's focus on practical Japanese skills for daily life and study in Japan, as well as its interactive exercises and pronunciation practice features. The app has a high rating of 4.8 stars from 13 ratings.

Does Tobira have ads?

No, Tobira does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not display any ads, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

Is Tobira suitable for beginners?

Yes, Tobira is designed to help anyone start studying Japanese, covering the basics of reading, writing, and listening. It's particularly useful for those planning to study at a university or institution in Japan.