Rosetta Stone VS Master Speaking Japanese - Which one actually helps you speak?

Are you using Rosetta Stone to learn Japanese?

If so, this is for you!

What Rosetta Stone Does Well

Rosetta Stone is a great starting point, especially for visual learners. Here are four features that help build

basic habits:

1. Image Based Learning – Matching an image and script with audio is fun.
2.  No Need for Translation – Learn with images by listening and reading phrases.
3. Listening & Speaking – Repeat short phrases after a digital voice. Pronunciation practice with speech recognition is helpful although it doesn’t teach you how to articulate.
4. Grammar & Vocabulary – Learn common words and basic grammar through guessing and

repetition.

If you’ve used Rosetta Stone, great job! You’ve built a routine and learned basic grammar structure.

But What’s Missing?

Rosetta Stone is limited when it comes to real communication.

• You repeat what audio say (like ‘he’ or ‘they’, even I’ve never said them as a native!) and lacks grammatical explanation. Adult learners can learn far better with a logical explanation.

• You repeat set phrases but struggle to express your real thoughts.
• You learn phrases, but you often don’t need to say them in your life. (The boys are eating. A woman is running and especially at the first ever Japanese lesson!)
• Voices are robotic, and lessons lack cultural nuance. It’s important to understand the cultural gap why Japanese people say like this.

To communicate naturally and interact smoothly with a native, you need more than repetition. You need real communication practice with cross-cultural understanding.

Why Master Speaking Japanese Is Different

Master Speaking Japanese is designed to help you speak confidently, naturally, and personally—with the support of professional native teachers.

Key Features:

1. Real-Life Lesson Videos

◦ Understand how to act politely, like a native speaker. (You’ll stand out like all my students do!)

◦ See authentic body language and tone.

◦ Learn in context with clear, useful scenarios

(Lesson 1 - How to order your favourite food at a table, Lesson 2 - How to take-out your favourite drink, Lesson 3 - How to ask about items that you really want to buy in a shop)

◦ Each lesson includes 4 short videos (5 minutes each)— watch it at your coffee break!

2. Personalised Speaking Practice

◦ Repeat after natural human voice (of native speakers)

◦ Practice conversations relevant to your own life (You'll be able to talk about ‘matcha latte’ if you love it!)

◦ Q&A format helps you think and respond naturally in real time.

3. Clear Grammar & Vocabulary

◦ Understand grammar deeply, with cultural and situational nuance.

◦ Speak as yourself, using vocabulary that matches your real-life needs.

4. Human Interaction

◦Learn from videos featuring native Japanese speakers (including me, your teacher!)

◦Receive expert tips and feedback to make your journey smoother, not harder.

Ready to Speak Japanese for Real?

If you're serious about moving on to the next stage of your Japanese learning journey, to be able to connect with Japanese people and express yourself naturally, try Master Speaking Japanese.

🌸 Get started with 7 free lesson videos

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Let’s take your Japanese to the next level—together!