Introduction to the New Comprehensible Japanese Website

Overview

• A new website for Comprehensible Japanese has been launched.
• Users can watch many videos related to learning Japanese.

Creating an Account

• Steps to create an account:
  1. Click on the account creation link (not the login link).
  2. Enter your email address and submit.
  3. Check your email for a confirmation link.
  4. Decide on a username (e.g., "Yuki") and a password.
  5. Complete the account creation process.

Account Settings

• Access settings after account creation:
  • Goals: Set a daily input time goal (e.g., 60 minutes).
  • Video Viewing Settings: Change video quality based on goals.
  • Profile Settings: Update display name and profile image.
  • Login Settings: Update email address and password.
  • Payment Settings: Free plan initially; options for paid plans.

Membership Plans

• Free Plan: Limited access to videos.
• Paid Plans:
  • $8 per month
  • $80 per year (recommended for better value)

Video Watching Page

• Various features for video viewing:
  • Search by level (Complete Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced).
  • Filter by video topic (e.g., history, cooking, summer).
  • Sort videos by order (Newest, Oldest, Shortest, Longest, Random).
  • Create and manage playlists:
    • Manual and automatic playlist creation based on selected criteria.

Video Features

• Transcript Options: Read along with video, add furigana, change font size, and print transcripts.
• Audio Download: Download audio for offline listening.
• Watch History: Automatically tracks viewing time and videos watched.

Dashboard

• Track total study time and manually add time for other Japanese study activities (e.g., podcasts).

Guide Page

• Information on Comprehensible Input (CI) and site usage.
• Includes FAQs.

Website Customization

• Dark Mode: Toggle between light and dark themes easily.

Community Features

• Exclusive community site for premium members to exchange study tips and vote on new features.

CIJ Team Introduction

• Introduces team members and roles, including the site developer, Ben.

Recommended Resources

• Lists external resources for further study (YouTube channels, reading materials, podcasts).

Conclusion

• Encouragement to utilize the new website as a tool for improving Japanese skills.
• Commitment to continuous addition of new videos and features.