Y'KNOW vs Miaru

Learn the culture, not just the language! Knowing the words is only part of understanding a culture. This app helps you build real-world cultural fluency, so you can better understand how to better communicate, behave, connect, and navigate everyday life in cultures around the world. Whether you're preparing for a trip, doing business abroad, connecting with family and friends, or simply curious about another culture, your experience is personalized around what matters to you. LEARN THROUGH REAL SITUATIONS Don't just memorize words. Step into realistic situations and learn by experiencing them. Practice what to say, how to respond, and what cultural cues to look for through interactive role-play scenarios inspired by situations you may actually encounter. Everything from meeting someone for the first time to ordering at a restaurant or navigating a business meeting. UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE BEHIND THE WORDS Language makes more sense when you understand the culture around it. Learn the customs, behaviors, etiquette, social norms, traditions, slang, food, entertainment, and everyday knowledge that help you better understand the people and places around you. LEARN WHAT MATTERS TO YOU Your cultural journey should be personal. Tell us why you're learning, what you're interested in, and how culturally fluent you want to become. Your learning experience adapts around your goals, whether you just want to get by, feel comfortable navigating everyday situations, or develop a deeper understanding of the culture. BUILD PRACTICAL LANGUAGE SKILLS Learn useful words and phrases in context instead of memorizing endless vocabulary lists. Discover what people actually say, when to say it, and the cultural context that can completely change how something is understood. TEST WHAT YOU KNOW Interactive games, challenges, and activities help reinforce what you've learned and make cultural knowledge easier to remember. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DI0EZ5xQeGfX2GipgBQujzXs_A8kWjw1MoT9Ne0AJRQ/edit?usp=sharing

Miaru turns language learning into a daily habit you actually keep. Every lesson is short, focused, and hands-on — you read, listen, and build real sentences from day one. No filler. No endless flashcard grind. WHY IT WORKS • Bite-size lessons that fit a coffee break • Native-quality audio on every word, sentence, and conversation • Smart review (SRS): what you miss comes back at exactly the right moment • Interactive conversations that teach how the language is really used • Streaks, daily goals, and XP that keep you coming back LEARN JAPANESE — PROPERLY • Master hiragana and katakana from zero • Every Jōyō kanji with animated stroke order • Everyday Japanese: real conversations for real situations • 300+ lessons from your first character to confident reading MORE LANGUAGES • Spanish — practical, everyday Spanish from zero • English — built for speakers of 30+ languages • Learn in your language: Miaru speaks 35 locales FREE TO START New lessons free every day. Unlock everything with Miaru Premium — unlimited lessons across all courses. $19.99/month or $179.99/year. Subscriptions auto-renew until canceled; manage anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy: https://miaru.co/privacy • Terms: https://miaru.co/terms Meet Luffy, your study buddy — and make today day one of your streak.