We are pleased to announce that our online Japanese language textbook in Lithuanian, Japonukalba.vdu.lt, has been updated as part of a project funded by the Japan Foundation. The project was carried out by Japanese language teachers Kayako Takagi and Simona Kumpė, with the aim of revising the N5 level to better meet the needs of current learners.

Japonukalba.vdu.lt is an online textbook designed around the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), offering three levels (N5-N3). The JLPT is a standardized test widely recognized as proof of one’s proficiency in Japanese. As such, much of the learning material for the Japanese language is based on this test.

However, in recent years, there has been a shift away from a purely grammar-focused approach toward one that emphasizes practical language skills—specifically, what learners can do with their Japanese, what they can say, and where they can use it.

As a result, the N5 level of Japonukalba.vdu.lt has been updated to shift from a grammar-centered approach to a more “Can-Do” and learner-centered model. The focus is now on what learners can realistically do in situations where they might need to use Japanese in Lithuania. While creating the dialogues, the authors considered scenarios in which learners could apply their Japanese skills locally.

Although only the N5 level has been updated for now, we hope users will enjoy the revised version. We also plan to update the other levels in the future.

Link to the textbook: japonukalba.vdu.lt.

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