[Applestar]

Wow, thanks Steven & Cypsis!

Yeah, I understand what you mean by not-relying-entirely on the textbooks but getting actual practice by speaking with others, esp. native speakers. I was actually hoping students from japan would take the class too haha xD; (though, I don't think that happens often since most living abroad from japan AND students from the USA are fluent enough to not take the class).

I'll definitely study the book to pass the college course, but will study outside of it too! I just wish there were drama series with Japanese subtitles (with english sub-sub-titles?) because I like to visually see the words as well.

Thank you for your advice! I will look into the various grammar structures! (: