Dr. Moku's Katakana Mnemonics
Learn FAST with memory tricks!
$4.99
3.4for iPhone, iPad and more
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About Dr. Moku's Katakana Mnemonics
Learn to read and write Japanese Katakana in less than one hour! Read the reviews right here. It works.
Features:
● Complete system for learning Katakana fast.
● Reading and Listening Quiz modes.
● NEW! Dr. Moku now talks you through each learning screen.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Audio reference chart for Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon.
● Offline Audio Phrasebook!
● Video demo with recap quiz.
● NEW! Word Search Game.
"After a half hour, I was blazing through each exercise: highly recommended for beginners". - The Huffington Post
“I came across Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics....Thirty minutes later I had memorized all Hiragana". - BoingBoing.net
Mnemonics are memory tricks that use humor or a memorable personal connection to help you fix and break associations so your brain has no choice but to remember.
Perfect for the complete beginner, young or old, this is the foolproof and definite way to master the first steps in learning Japanese.
Each screen presents a Katakana character along with a mnemonic clue and audio clip. Read the clue, listen to the clip and move on to the next one. The alternating bold colors will 'reset' your brain so you start fresh with each character. Then take a quiz! You will be amazed at your ability to recall Katakana after just a few minutes.
Features:
● Complete system for learning Katakana fast.
● Reading and Listening Quiz modes.
● NEW! Dr. Moku now talks you through each learning screen.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Audio reference chart for Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon.
● Offline Audio Phrasebook!
● Video demo with recap quiz.
● NEW! Word Search Game.
"After a half hour, I was blazing through each exercise: highly recommended for beginners". - The Huffington Post
“I came across Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics....Thirty minutes later I had memorized all Hiragana". - BoingBoing.net
Mnemonics are memory tricks that use humor or a memorable personal connection to help you fix and break associations so your brain has no choice but to remember.
Perfect for the complete beginner, young or old, this is the foolproof and definite way to master the first steps in learning Japanese.
Each screen presents a Katakana character along with a mnemonic clue and audio clip. Read the clue, listen to the clip and move on to the next one. The alternating bold colors will 'reset' your brain so you start fresh with each character. Then take a quiz! You will be amazed at your ability to recall Katakana after just a few minutes.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.4
Last updated on Oct 18, 2022
Old Versions
-Links to the new and improved Dr. Moku app
-Added animated logo
-Added animated logo
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Version History
3.4
Oct 18, 2022
-Links to the new and improved Dr. Moku app
-Added animated logo
-Added animated logo
3.2
Jun 29, 2020
Audio chart fix.
3.1
Jun 25, 2020
-Added Modified Mnemonics! Dakuten, handakuten, yoon, etc
-Added link to Dr. Moku's physical flash cards
-Added link to Dr. Moku's physical flash cards
3.0
Jun 24, 2020
-Added Modified Mnemonics! Dakuten, handakuten, yoon, etc
-Added link to Dr. Moku's physical flashcards
-Added link to Dr. Moku's physical flashcards
2.2
Jul 5, 2017
Fixed an audio issue and minor UI tweaks.
2.1
Apr 6, 2017
We adapted the UI to cater for iOS 9 / iPhone 4 users. We love ya!
2.0
Mar 16, 2017
● Added a link to Dr. Moku's Kanji
● New UI.
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Word Search game.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Added Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
iPhone 4, 4s and early iPod touch users: it advised that you do NOT update as the new UI will cause problems :(
● New UI.
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Word Search game.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Added Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
iPhone 4, 4s and early iPod touch users: it advised that you do NOT update as the new UI will cause problems :(
1.9
Mar 13, 2017
● New UI.
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Word Search game.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Added Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
● Linked Katakana Stories are now clickable.
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Word Search game.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Added Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
● Linked Katakana Stories are now clickable.
1.8
Nov 29, 2016
Performance fixes for iOS 10
1.7
Feb 8, 2014
- Fixed a glitch in AutoPlay mode
1.6
Dec 18, 2013
- iOS 7 Support
- Many fixes
- Many fixes
1.5
Jul 29, 2013
- Fixed duplicate option error in quiz
1.4
Jun 25, 2013
Updated character set and Performance Improvements.
1.3
May 1, 2013
Performance Improvements
1.2
Apr 1, 2013
-Fixed crashing on quiz
- Included Words and Phrases
- Included new quiz types and options to include Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon; modified Katakana
- Included Video demo of How It Works.
- Included Animated Stroke feature.
- Included Words and Phrases
- Included new quiz types and options to include Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon; modified Katakana
- Included Video demo of How It Works.
- Included Animated Stroke feature.
1.1
Mar 19, 2013
- Includes Japanese words and phrases.
- Includes new quiz types and options to include Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon; modified Katakana.
- Included Animated Stroke feature.
- Improved Graphics.
- Improved User Experience.
- Improved Performance
- Includes new quiz types and options to include Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon; modified Katakana.
- Included Animated Stroke feature.
- Improved Graphics.
- Improved User Experience.
- Improved Performance
1.0
Aug 11, 2011
Dr. Moku's Katakana Mnemonics FAQ
Dr. Moku's Katakana Mnemonics is available in regions other than the following restricted countries:
China,Germany
Dr. Moku's Katakana Mnemonics supports English
Click here to learn how to download Dr. Moku's Katakana Mnemonics in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Dr. Moku's Katakana Mnemonics.
iPhone
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 11.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 11.0 or later.