NativShark

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Best for: All-in-one daily study plan

Overview

Japanese course that combines lessons, vocabulary and spaced repetition reviews in one daily study session, aiming to take learners up to high proficiency.

Strengths

  • One place for lessons and reviews

Drawbacks

  • Paid subscription

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