Equipment Suggestions to help you Learn the Japanese Language
If you want to learn the Japanese language, after you download our free Japanese audio lessons, you should think about getting the right equipment. You will need to be able to pause the lessons whenever you need time to think, and to restart them when you are ready to start listening again. Apple and other manufacturers make earphone units with built-in wired controls (“clickers”), but they are not very convenient when you are using audio lessons that need to be paused and restarted frequently, since the buttons that control the portable device are located high on the cord near a person’s neck.
If you are using a phone to listen to these audio lessons as you learn the Japanese language, I suggest the AirTurn MAV Bluetooth Remote, shown below.
This device does an excellent job controlling my iPhone, whether I use wired or wireless headphones. The Bluetooth connection allows me to keep the phone concealed in my pocket. This clicker seems to use very little energy, and its rechargeable battery lasts for months with daily use. I do not use the wrist strap but simply hold the gadget in my hand as I walk.