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[Lenyo]

Hey, I've been seriously considering it for a WHILE.

I've got tons of free time on my hand, I finish all my chores early in the morning, and I decided I want to start an intensive study on the Japanese language. And further delving into such matters later, I wish to learn to read Kanji.


I know we have a plethora of Japanese speaking people on this forum, and I don't know of any classes I can take in real life to help me learn Japanese, so could anybody here help give me tips, teach me the tricks and stuff, and help me out?

Thanks.

[Saffy]

Back in high school I was using the site http://japanese.about.com/ in addition to a handbook I picked up. Whenever I had a free moment at school, I would go through the handbook and take notes. I felt I was making progress with grammar at least.

To properly learn Japanese, I would suggest a better a learning environment. Sure, it's great to learn Japanese on your own, but taking a class and having someone help you along is much better!

How serious are you about learning? Is it something just for fun? Would you consider Japanese immersion?

[Lenyo]

How serious are you about learning? Is it something just for fun? Would you consider Japanese immersion?

Every night, I sit down at my desk and study different things for a few hours. I think I'm starting to make a bit of progress... It's more of a serious study than learning a bit for fun.

I have a friend in real life, her name is actually Yoshi (I'm not making this up.) She was born and raised in Japan, but came to live in America. She's helping me out a LOT. So yeah.