How to Practice Speaking Japanese (Without a Tutor)

If you’ve learned some Japanese but hesitate to speak, you’re not alone. Most learners get plenty of input (apps, reading, listening) but not enough speaking reps with feedback.

The principle: confidence comes from reps

To speak Japanese comfortably, you need:

• low-pressure practice (so you actually do it)
• fast feedback (so mistakes don’t fossilize)
• short sessions (so it fits real life)

The 10-minute speaking loop

Use this loop daily:

1. Warm-up (1 min): say 5 easy sentences out loud.
2. Scenario (6 min): roleplay one real situation. Keep talking; paraphrase if stuck.
3. One correction target (2 min): fix one thing only.
4. Retell (1 min): summarize what you said in different words.

What to focus on first in Japanese

Pronunciation targets: pitch accent (lightly), long vowels, small tsu.

Grammar-for-speaking targets: particles は/が/を, politeness です/ます, te-form.

Real-life situations: introductions, ordering, work.

A ready-to-use roleplay prompt

Pretend you’re talking to a colleague or shop staff. Say:

• what you want
• why you want it
• what you already tried
• what you want to happen next

How ChickyTutor fits

ChickyTutor is a speaking-first AI voice tutor: pick Japanese, press the mic, and speak. It responds instantly and corrects pronunciation/word choice/grammar while keeping you talking.

Aim for 10 minutes a day. The goal isn’t perfect Japanese—it’s reliable Japanese under pressure.