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Learning - 03-14-2008, 08:41 PM

Well, I'm going to be learning Japanese this summer. I've been wondering for things I should look for. Since I have no idea what a good teacher or whatever would be. ^^;

Also, is it really difficult to grasp? My native language is most definitely English. ;x I don't know if that's good or bad.
I just want to know what I'm getting into before I go out and pay for it. xD




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03-14-2008, 08:57 PM

Your native language shouldn't make a difference on your ability to learn another one. You could speak Klingon as your native language and still have no problems learning Japanese!

I would just try to find a japanese class at your high school or local community college (if you're old enough to attend those). One thing I've noticed with Japanese teachers is that you're generally pretty limited with options to choose from, so you may end up with a good teacher or not and be stuck. Unless you're in the bay area, ca, it might be different. I wouldn't worry about that bit.

If you can't get into a class for any reason at all, then save up some cash and go buy Rosetta Stone. Theoretically, you should be conversational within two or three months. You won't be able to read, though, so you'll have to pick that up elsewhere. Don't worry! There are a lot of free online resources for learning to read japanese.

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03-14-2008, 09:08 PM

I am learning Japanese on my own. So I think even if you get a teacher try to practice on your own.



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03-14-2008, 09:12 PM

I have been learning Japanese on my own for 2 years. It helps that I have someone I talk to everyday in Japanese though - definitely gives me the edge when comparing my progress with other friends of mine.
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03-14-2008, 09:13 PM

Oh wow, that sounds good. One problem, I don't go to a regular high school. xD What I was actually going to do, is pay someone to teach me. They'd provide the materials and whatnot.


Teach myself? I'm not really good at that. ^^;


Well, I've got someone I know who speaks Japanese. That's the entire reason I begun considering it. Until I realized I was obsessed. ^^




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