Why speak Japanese?
Japanese opens a culture unlike any other, from anime to business. Its sounds are easy, so the challenge and the reward are both in speaking.
- A gateway to a unique culture
- Politeness levels are a speaking skill
- Pronunciation is easy, output is the challenge
Phrases to say out loud
Say each one before your call. Mira will use them with you.
- こんにちは (konnichiwa)Hello.
- もう一度お願いします (mō ichido onegaishimasu)One more time, please.
- これは日本語で何と言いますか？(kore wa nihongo de nan to iimasu ka?)How do you say this in Japanese?
- まだ勉強中です (mada benkyōchū desu)I'm still learning.
- もう少しゆっくり話してください (mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite kudasai)Please speak a little more slowly.
- 話す練習がしたいです (hanasu renshū ga shitai desu)I want to practice speaking.
Tips to speak Japanese sooner
- Practise switching between casual and polite forms out loud with the same sentence.
- Learn set phrases (aizuchi) like 'sō desu ne' to keep conversation flowing.
- Speak in short, complete sentences. Recalling words quickly is the real skill.
Preparing for a speaking exam? See exams
Questions, answered
Do I need to know kanji to practise speaking?
No. Speaking practice is about sound and words, so you can start with no kanji at all and focus purely on talking.
Do I need to know any Japanese already?
No, you can start as a complete beginner. Mira speaks slowly, keeps things simple, and can help in English when you are stuck, then raises the difficulty as you improve.
How is this different from a language app?
Apps build vocabulary but rarely make you speak in real time. Mira is a live phone conversation, so you practise understanding and speaking Japanese together, which is what real conversations demand.
Your free practice call is one ring away.
- Pick the language you speak and the one your exam is in
- Tell us where to reach you
- Mira calls for a free 3-minute practice conversation
Confirm your details
Mira will call this number for your free 3-minute trial conversation.
When the call connects, wait for Mira to speak first. There's no need to say hello, she begins the conversation on her own.