The depth of content depends on the selection of a plan. Different languages provide different paid options. Rosetta stone offers 30 and more languages. We easily could’ve spent the entire day here. Rosetta stone costs you roughly around 207.80 on average, which is a lot compared to Babbel. They sell all kinds of handcrafted goods that are made in, or inspired by, Japan ( kobo translates from Japanese as “artist’s workspace”). Shopping Artisan Wares at KOBOĪfterward, we hit up Japantown and toured KOBO Gallery + Shop at a museumgoer’s pace. If you love Japanese (and writing it), this is a must try. Little did we know, our teacher ( also taught chef Shota in his youth. We strolled into Seattle’s hilly Queen Anne neighborhood ready for a lesson in traditional Japanese kanji. Private Kanji Lessons with Calligrapher Iyoko Okano We tried a few different things from the international food court to fill up before our next destination. We picked up some new vocabulary by completing the “Fruit for Dessert” Seek & Speak challenge before getting distracted and wandering the aisles of Kinokuniya Bookstore. Rosetta Stone for Japanese is one way to gain entry to Japanese. There is no wrong way to learn a language.

It’s a great feeling.” – Rebecca, Japanese Learner There are many ways to learn a new language.

“I have long been badly intimidated by the large shop… gave me confidence that I knew what I was looking at and where to find it in the store. Chef Shota showed us around (and introduced us to some people he knows) while pointing out a few delicacies you can’t find anywhere else. Getting a Taste of Asian Culture at Uwajimaya SeattleĪfter a little outdoor ping-pong at Hing Hay Park, we walked over to Uwajimaya Seattle-an enormous Asian specialty store that’s been a Pacific northwest staple since 1928. If you’re interested in retracing our journey, here’s where we went and what we did. We met up with four Rosetta Stone learners in Seattle’s International District for a private tour of Japanese culture led by renowned chef Shota Nakajima ( chef/owner of Adana).

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