Marugoto Plus !!exclusive!! May 2026

Marugoto, Japanese language teaching, JF Standard, digital immersion, AI in language learning, VR pedagogy 1. Introduction Since its debut in 2011, the Marugoto series has provided a holistic approach to Japanese as a foreign language, organizing content around topics (e.g., “friends,” “travel,” “work”) and integrating language use with cultural artifacts. Its strength lies in the “Can-do” statements that empower learners to self-assess their ability to accomplish real-world tasks (Japan Foundation, 2019).

– A fine-tuned LLM that uses Marugoto’s vocabulary and grammar per unit, prompts open-ended replies, and provides pronunciation feedback via automatic speech recognition (ASR). marugoto plus

– 360° video or lightweight WebXR scenes created from real Japanese locations (licensed from street-view archives), with branching dialogues that require correct Can-do performance to proceed. – A fine-tuned LLM that uses Marugoto’s vocabulary