Coban : Japanese Grammar

Akira Noguchi

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About this app

This is an app for studying a combination of basic grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and kanji using different exercises and tools.

Audio files are available for all materials (exercises, words, etc.) so you can learn the correct pronunciation.
You will also become familiar with the more than 800 words needed to pass the JLPT N5.

The grammar tips cover basic and also more advanced concepts.
Your efforts are recorded on your profile page to motivate you to learn ever more Japanese.

Ratings and reviews

The content of the app is spectacular! I've really enjoyed the interface and found Coban to be helpful in brushing up on my Japanese. There are a couple issues, though: -When completing a lesson, the screen will sometimes go blank and force you to restart the app. -The AI voice which reads sentences does not separate the words well (even less than Japanese people I've spoken to) The app is wonderful, but it still needs some polish, in my opinion.

I like it, but I filled out every question on the N4 practice exam and was confused when several were marked incorrect while still showing my answer (which I believed was correct). The correct answer is only indicated in red text, not by the radio buttons. This was confusing and made me think the app was broken. Adding a green "correct" radio button on review would help clarify this. Also, not enough content for higher level learners, like most apps.

This app understands language acquisition. First it makes sure you can read kana, then you get bite-size grammar and vocab lessons; But that is not the best part. The reading sections are perfect for getting comprehensible input as an absolute beginner. It shows the necessary furigana, and you can tap a word to see its translation. The 'books' provide additional per-line translations if necessary. On top of that the user experience is great. The UI is cute and easy to navigate. And it's cheap!

What’s new

Fixed minor bugs