Sentence based Japanese-English Learning
Language is the bridge between cultures, and SakeSaySo commits to guiding learners across this bridge one sentence at a time. Unlike traditional language learning methods focused on isolated words or grammar rules, SakeSaySo focuses on Japanese-English through sentences. These sentences, drawn from stories and real-life dialogues, are supported by the JMDict dictionary, enabling deep dives into sentence fragments, words, and phrases including conjugations. While the app comes preloaded with thousands of example sentences alongside vocabulary, it also encourages users to expand their learning by adding their own sentences, thereby enhancing personal and community learning experiences.
Sentences provide context, which is important for understanding how language operates in the real world. This context aids in learning vocabulary in a natural manner and grasping grammatical structures as they are actually used. More than just a learning tool, they are revealing patterns, nuances, and the beauty inherent in everyday communication.
In times of ChatGPT, creating sentences for specific real-world scenarios has become more accessible. For example, we’ve crafted dialogues for engaging with Japanese institutions like the Pension Office and Hello Work, demonstrating how sentence-based learning can prepare users for real-life interactions.
ChatGPT dialogue for Japanese Pension Office and Hello Work.
Screenshot: SakeSaySo / CC-BY-CA
こちらで社会保険に加入する必要があると思います。教えてもらえますか？
I think I need to enroll in social insurance here. Could you tell me how?
こちらで雇用保険と失業保険に加入する必要があると思います。教えてもらえますか？
I think I need to enroll in employment insurance and unemployment insurance here. Could you tell me how?
Note that in SakeSaySo v1.2.0, a newline was required at the end of the last sentence, this bug was just fixed in v1.2.1.
The format for importing sentences is simple, each sentence on a new line where the order of languages doesn’t matter. The app will automatically recognize the language and add the sentence to the respective deck. Sentences can be learned on flash cards and their tokens can be inspected for individual words and phrases. From the sentence page, we can navigate to the dictionary entry for a word or phrase and add unknown vocabulary to our vocabulary decks.
Language is not just for the classroom but for life. SakeSaySo aims to support learners in applying the language in real-world scenarios.