Language learning is most effective when lessons are both practical and fun, providing feedback on pronunciation and helping learners get a grasp of Japanese grammar and vocabulary. While it’s true that you can pick up a few words or phrases of any language online, you’ll need a more comprehensive and immersive approach to get a handle on conversational Japanese. In just a few minutes a day and how effective are those online lessons at helping beginners to understand and speak the language? Misconceptions about the difficulty of the language and the best way to learn Japanese abound. Figuring out how to get started learning a language can be tricky and that’s especially true of Japanese.