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Originally Posted by MuRaSaKiiNkI
I agree with Jess, Japanese is tough even in a personal classroom with hands-on teaching. It's not something you can learn perfectly in two years, or even a lifetime. For instance, even my Tokyo-born Japanese teacher still has to use her Kanji dictionary, and she speaks fluent Japanese.
If there are no classes around you, you can start online. However, if you are in college now, perhaps you can study abroad in Japan? Or student exchange? Japan is also seeking English teachers. Or, you can post on the language exchange forum on here, and ask someone to Skype with you about learning Japanese.
I personally believe personal face-to-face teaching is the best way to go, if everyone could learn languages on the computer, there would be no need for translators. Ideal situation is to study in Japan for a few months, or a year, or live there, and completely immerse yourself in the language and culture.
Most importantly, treat Japanese with respect, because it's difficult and you will make mistakes. People who don't treat it seriously talk like gaijins and embarrass those who study hard and learn to pronounce things. Other than that, if you can try to go to Japan, or seek out a Japanese-born native speaker, then you should do fine. Ja ne~
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This actually sounds like a viable option... I'm in College next year, it's going to be a music program though... so I'm not sure how flexible they are for an exchange program. I plan to go to Japan after College though... that's why I'm trying to get a head start in learning it. Should I just wait until I'm done with College then learn it?
Hmm... I wonder how hard it is to study abroad... I don't think I have the correct courses to do so.
I personally favour face-to-face teaching though.
Unfortunately... even though I am Chinese, I have no experience with writing, so I have no advantage in learning Japanese.
I'm not sure how disciplined I am... so I'm not sure if I'm likely to succeed 10 Kanjis a day. I have about 4 and a half years to learn it to a good level.
I might plan to stay in Japan if I like it there (or if I find a band). There is a Japanese proficiency test no? How fluent would you think you'd have to be with Japanese to pass it?