[dogsbody70]

I use teach yourself books and cd's plus berlitz etc.

I could not learn on my own if I did not have books and cd's to hear correct pronuncuation.

It does take a lot of self discipline plus of course studying the hiragana and Kana to start with.

One needs to speak out loud-- but it is better to have a Japanese person to share with and practice.

I don't get enough practice with my japanese friend.

I am most interested in the written language and calligraphy-- but that also takes determination and regular study.