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JAPANESE THAT SOUNDS LIKE JAPANESE - ONE SHORT CLIP AT A TIME Tired of lessons that never sound like real life? Koto teaches you Japanese through short clips of native speakers - swipe, watch, and learn the language the way it is actually spoken. Every clip comes with Japanese and English captions that highlight each word as it is said, so your ears and eyes learn together. WHAT YOU GET ► Real native clips - Learn from actual Japanese speakers, not scripted textbook dialogue. Swipe a For You feed, or search Explore by topic and level. ► Word-by-word captions - Every word lights up in time with the audio, with the reading above it and the English meaning below. ► Tap any word - See its meaning and reading, and hear it pronounced instantly. ► Speaking practice - Hold the mic, say the sentence aloud, and get scored. A level-by-level journey through JLPT N5, N4, N3 and N2. ► Flashcards that remember for you - Words you tap become flashcards, scheduled by spaced repetition so each one comes back just before you would forget it. ► Hiragana and Katakana decks - Learn both kana sets from zero, unlocked a little at a time. ► A built-in dictionary - Look up any Japanese or English word and see it used in real example sentences. ► Your own plan - A short placement test sets your level and builds a daily plan around the minutes you actually have. ► Streaks and achievements - Twenty achievements and a daily streak keep it a habit, with a reminder at the time you choose. WHO IT IS FOR ► Beginners - Start hearing and understanding Japanese from day one. ► JLPT learners - Train listening and speaking level by level. ► Anime fans - Understand the words behind the scenes you already love. ► Travellers - Pick up the phrases you will actually hear in Japan. ► Busy people - A few minutes of scrolling a day is enough. HOW IT WORKS 1. Swipe through short Japanese clips 2. Read along with synced Japanese and English captions 3. Tap words to learn them and save them as flashcards 4. Say sentences aloud and get scored 5. Keep your streak going and watch your listening improve Topics include travel, food, culture, anime, sports, romance, vlogs, grammar, small talk, history, gaming, health and tech. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Koto requires a subscription to access all features. Monthly and yearly plans are available. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/koto-terms-of-use/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/koto-privacy-policy/home Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/