Learning Japanese for a Melbourne work trip

Editor: What do Australians get wrong first?

Contributor: They chase streaks instead of minutes of real speaking. Apps help, but you still need output โ€” voice notes, chats, short calls.

Editor: Where does AI help most?

Contributor: Instant feedback on pronunciation and curated drills. It is weaker when you need nuanced cultural context.

Practical weekly rhythm

Mon/Wed/Fri: 15-minute drills. Weekend: one longer listening session. Track speaking minutes, not just XP.