FAQ
Find answers to questions about how Steppen can help you achieve your Japanese learning goals.
Steppen is a lightweight app designed specifically for Japanese learning. Steppen covers all aspects of language practice—speaking, reading, listening, and writing—with real-time, personalized lessons. Unlike traditional apps, Steppen creates content that adapts to your interests, learning style, and current level, making your learning journey faster and more effective.
Steppen uses advanced AI technology to create a personalized learning experience just for you. When you start, we assess your current Japanese skills using our unique 1536-dimensional profiling system. This creates your personal language fingerprint. As you learn, our AI continuously adapts your lessons—adjusting difficulty, content focus, and practice scenarios based on your progress. Think of it as having a personal tutor who knows exactly what you need to learn next.
Yes! Steppen offers a generous free plan with access to over 5,000 lessons and practice activities like Role-Play and Quiz features. For learners who want to take their Japanese to the next level, our Pro plan costs ¥1,375/month (or ¥1,100/month with annual billing). Pro includes personalized learning, unlimited lesson generation, real-time AI feedback, and an ad-free experience. You can start with the free plan and upgrade whenever you're ready.
Steppen is perfect for Japanese learners at any stage. Beginners can build a solid foundation quickly with our adaptive approach. Intermediate learners can tackle complex grammar and cultural nuances with personalized content. Advanced speakers can refine their fluency with authentic scenarios. We also welcome teachers who want to create engaging classroom lessons quickly while providing personalized content for their students.
Yes! Research shows that personalized lesson content improves learning effectiveness by 40% compared to traditional one-size-fits-all approaches. Our tailored method builds both your communication skills and grammatical accuracy, creating a well-rounded and enjoyable learning experience that actually works.
Steppen uses our advanced AI system to create your unique language fingerprint across 1536 different dimensions. This goes far beyond simple beginner/intermediate/advanced levels. We assess your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in detail, then create a personalized learning path that adapts to your specific strengths and areas for improvement.
Steppen takes a completely different approach to language learning. Instead of static, pre-made lessons, we generate content dynamically based on your interests, level, and learning style. Our unique profiling system maps your Japanese skills across 1,536 dimensions—much more detailed than traditional apps. This creates your personal language fingerprint, enabling precise personalization and a faster path to fluency.
We believe in doing one thing exceptionally well, which is why we focus exclusively on Japanese. By dedicating ourselves to Japanese, we can create learning materials that go beyond what AI alone can generate. Japanese's beautiful complexity, flexibility, and rich cultural heritage make it a fascinating language to master, and we want to help you discover all its nuances.