Standards Based,Multiple Intelligences,Thematic, and User Friendly

"Today with a sharpened focus on standards and multiple intelligences, language learning in realistic contexts is a necessity. Groupings of thematically-related words in user-friendly categories. The challenge approach to characters and vocabulary learning puts to the test kinesthetic, rhythmic and audio/visual intelligences. The beauty of the natural setting and its legend would enchant the learners of all ages."

BLACKBELT cuts through the stereotypical image of students. Students who are good in the language class are not necessarily the ones who excel in this language-learning game. It's a wonderful way to motivate those students who need non-traditional learning activities. It is a perfect multiple intelligences tool.

BLACKBELT contains in a neat package the important elements of national standards: communication [communicate in languages other than English]cultures [gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures]connections [connect with other disciplines and acquire new information] and especially, comparisons [develop insight into the nature of language and culture]. "

Motivating and Effective

"The students  love using it better than any of the other class activities. Even after the first attempt at the program my students' recognition of the Kanji characters was noticeably faster."

Yuriko Tcheou, Japanese Language Teacher  
whose full classes of students regularly use BLACKBELT in their computer lab over the past 4 years

Culture, Vocabulary and Fun at All Levels

"When I saw BLACKBELT in Hawaii I was convinced that it could be of use to all levels of students. There is culture, vocabulary, kanji, kana and fun (with high school kids the last is probably the most important)."

Most Fun, Intelligent and Practical of All...

"After reviewing all available computer programs for learning Japanese I have concluded that BLACKBELT is the most fun, intelligent, and practical of all the CD's available for studying Japanese"

The One Clear Choice for Kids..

"When a parent asks for a program to teach their kids basic Japanese and hold their attention there is one clear choice, BLACKBELT Japanese."

Language Learning Fun

"Thank-you for making language learning fun. Keep up the good work!"<

Cool! and Addicting

Man this game is so cool !  It's so addicting and I can't believe it's a learning game because most learning games are not fun at all!  Keep up the good work guys.

4 year old learns Japanese...!

"I would definitely recommend this program to friends, co-workers, other parents, other students. I would tell them that it is an easy and fun way to learn Katakana, Hiragana, and Kanji. While you are having fun, you are actually learning. My 4 year old niece is learning Japanese with me and she thinks it's a game!"

Try it

"I would say to others 'try, and get addicted"

Fast and Effective

I learned more Kana in 3 one-hour sessions using BLACKBELT  Japanese then I ever did in the classroom."

The Kids Speak...

"The graphic designs were exceptionally nice and the scenery makes it look life like."  

"The learning mode is fun because you put your skills to work. You can challenge friends. You can also try to better yourself on quickness and knowledge."  

"The game is good, challenging, and fun."  

"The learning stage teaches you well and is a good way to develop the Kanji when seeing the symbol. Helps in remembering the symbol and what they mean."

Versatile and Progressive

"I play BLACKBELT for 1/2 of my lunch hour. It keeps me refreshed on my Katakana and Hiragana. It's fun as well as educational and I love it when I find myself increasing my speed. I don't have to even worry about the Hiragana or Katakana part of my Japanese class anymore. I can now start concentrating on Kanji more and move on."

Promotes Interaction

"I like becoming more familiar with the Japanese language through BLACKBELT so I can better interact with Japanese co-workers."