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Originally Posted by ChibiShojoJournie
I have to agree with the people on the first page that said that you CAN learn Japanese from Anime!! Besides, by watching Anime, you get an insight of the Japanese culture as well as the language which makes you want to learn them more. Even when the Anime is being dubbed, that is the only thing that changes.... are the voices where in the dubbed version you can hear the Anime in your language, which is english.
Anime makes you facinated to want to learn more about the language and culture. Also, if you are already studying Japanese, then you will be able to understand the Anime in original Japanese language better. It all comes together!![/color] |
1) If you want me to ever read your posts again, make your settings so your font isn't almost invisible.
2) Yes, anime gives insight into Japanese culture, but anime isn't created for lesson plans, it is created for it's Japnese audience. It's like saying "The Simpsons is a good source to learn English and American culture". Yes, it is a CERTAIN view of American life, but the first words you learn in English probably shouldn't be "Cowabunga" and "No way, dude." Totally accurate words that are dangerous (or uncomprehensible) if misused.
My point is that Japanese shouldn't learn English from Bart Simpson unless they want their ass kicked every day. And Westerners shouldn't learn their Japanese from Naruto, Yugi-oh, Crayon Shin-chan, or anything like that. As a SUPPLEMENT it is fine, as a source? No.