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Red face So i didn't do well...... - 12-10-2008, 12:05 AM

My tutor advised me to stay behind one year before i could continue learning japanese because he said i was literally stupid.(?) then he stopped helping me. so could someone help me out so i can get back on track? please don't laugh at me. I'm still learning. i wish to start with my alphebet, if someone does help.
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12-10-2008, 12:09 AM

Omg, lol. Don't Your Tutor Get Paid For His/ Her Time?
And For Alphebets and Such, Human Japanese is Not Bad At Teaching The Basics. Or Get Afew Learning Japanese E-Books And Read Them Yourself. It's Hard But Hey, Nothing Is Easy. So Dont Give Up. =)



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Omg, lol. Don't Your Tutor Get Paid For His/ Her Time?
And For Alphebets and Such, Human Japanese is Not Bad At Teaching The Basics. Or Get Afew Learning Japanese E-Books And Read Them Yourself. It's Hard But Hey, Nothing Is Easy. So Dont Give Up. =)
i tried, but then i could just put the books away, or quite when it gets too hard. and yes they did get paid, $25/30 mins. and thats a lot of Not learning too. besides, how will i know if im pronouncing something right? it took me three years just to relise that i was saying manga wrong.
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12-10-2008, 01:14 AM

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i tried, but then i could just put the books away, or quite when it gets too hard.
Well, You Gotta Ask Yourself How Much You Wanted This. And No One Is Telling You To Learn Everything At Once All Within Afew Weeks But Take Your Time. After Learning Another Language Takes Time.

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and yes they did get paid, $25/30 mins. and thats a lot of Not learning too.
Wow.. And They Just Stop? Probably Lack of Self Accomplishment For Those Tutor.

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besides, how will i know if im pronouncing something right? it took me three years just to relise that i was saying manga wrong.
Well, Most Softwares Provide Playback of Sound and It's Just Wonderful, You Can Check Whether You Are Pronouncing It Right.

Japanese Kanji Dictionary
Very Good Kanji-English Dictionary With Sound. But May Be Abit Hard. (I Will Try And Find Some Good Links And Post It Back Here.)

Once You Have Learnt Enough Then You CanGo Practice It With Someone.



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12-10-2008, 01:36 AM

Look into investing in the Berlitz Language Learning software. I have it myself, and it works wonders as a supplement to actual classes I'm taking at college.

And even just for casual learning, it's a great tool as well. There's more out there like Berlitz, but that's the only company I can speak for since it's the only software I've invested in.


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12-10-2008, 10:44 AM

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My tutor advised me to stay behind one year before i could continue learning japanese because he said i was literally stupid.(?) then he stopped helping me. so could someone help me out so i can get back on track? please don't laugh at me. I'm still learning. i wish to start with my alphebet, if someone does help.
Any teacher who insults their students like that isn't worth a grain of salt.

My older brother is dyslexic, and was told throughout school he'd never amount to anything, but he really put the effort in and eventually pulled through. He's now doing a post-doctorate in organic chemistry in Mainz. Anyone can do anything if they can find the motivation.

if you're worried about pronunciation and the like, try using a free podcast (like Japanesepod101, you'll be able to find that with google). They have free lessons online, and if nothing else, it will help you to recognise how to pronounce things.


You can also check out Japanese lessons on my site
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12-10-2008, 11:31 AM

It may be a little too basic for what you're after, but I have a couple of excellent wallcharts made by Kumon. They're intended for wee Japanese babies, and are waterproof so that they can be stuck in the bathroom, which is very cute.

They are, though, ideal for learning the Katakana and Higarana. Start off with the Katakana one, because the romaji is provided for pronunciation of each Katakana. The Higarana uses Katakana to show the pronunciation, so you need to be fairly competent with your Katakana before using the Higarana one.

I can't point you at a reseller without knowing what country you're in, but if you google "Kumon wall charts" or "Kumon bath chart" you should find them.

Once you've got the kana under your belt, Kumon also do a kanji wallchart


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12-10-2008, 01:32 PM

why don't you try another teacher? there are plenty of friendly teachers around.
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12-11-2008, 01:48 AM

Here's a good site. It had charts, quizzes, a listening section, etc.

You're only as smart as you want to be. Pay attention, and be serious about what you are doing.

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12-11-2008, 11:38 PM

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Take Your Time. After Learning Another Language Takes Time.
Save your energy. If this person wanted to learn so bad they would have started on their own. They want help with alphabet? if there calling it an alphabet then they truely are a begginer. Stay behind a year? sounds like bullcrap to me. its all lies IMO.


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