Learn Japanese N2 Grammar Through Video Games

Let’s Study Japanese Together!

YouTube channel launches an online N2 grammar lesson through video games
Collecting grammar used in various game dialogues for easy learning

Many people have heard that playing games helps improve language skills, and the truth is that video games and other forms of media have inspired countless players to learn new languages to enjoy their experience more. Besides English, which most of us learn in school as a foundation, another language that is useful in daily life and in many workplaces across SEA is Japanese.

Japanese stands out for its sentence structure, which differs greatly from English and other regional languages, from the use of connectors to the position of verbs and objects, along with the way words and verbs change form. Worldwide, the JLPT exam is used to measure practical skill levels and is divided into five tiers. Many learners set their goals on reaching N3 or N2, which allows them to operate close to proficiency.

For anyone interested in learning through video games, the Game Gengo channel has just released a free video teaching essential N2 level grammar using examples from games. The lesson runs for almost eight hours and features clear English explanations for meaning and reading. Even when kanji appears, the video provides furigana for easy reading and highlights words with color coding to help differentiate meaning. The content is sourced from over 130 games.

Of course, jumping straight into N2 can be challenging, so viewers can explore the channel’s playlists, which are organized into grammar, vocabulary, and kanji categories. Anyone interested in the creator’s game reviews can also check them out. Be sure to support the channel, and stay tuned for more features and updates here in the SEA region.