4 years to learn Japanese?

Mozzy · (#1 (**permalink**))

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kayxiah221 · (#2 (**permalink**))

Haha we have the same dreams ^-^ That would probably be a well enough time to learn japanese. But it would probably take a full seven years to master it.

MMM · (#3 (**permalink**))

With 6 to 7 hours in class a week and probably twice that in personal study/homework I had a pretty functional use of Japanese.

kouichisan · (#4 (**permalink**))

another way to learn would be to have Japanese speaking friends to practice with. Reading books is great... but if you never practice what you learn, then it takes even longer to learn it. I studied french for five years during high school... and I don't remember any of it, because I never used the language outside of the lessons.

I learned to speak and understand urdu without ever opening a book by just talking to my friends. And I am not even Pakistani or Indian.

CaptainThunder · (#5 (**permalink**))

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I'm thinking about maybe going to study in Japan, or have an exchange trip there. I'm 14 now, is 4 years ok for learning japanese? I am currently learning by myself, as no-one here teaches Japanese. Any tips would be appreciated.

This guy learned Japanese in 18 months.

kouichisan · (#6 (**permalink**))

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This guy learned Japanese in 18 months.

.... i'm impressed that he did it, but i've always though of his method as a bit sad. I'm not gna try it. 24/7 is just...

CaptainThunder · (#7 (**permalink**))

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.... i'm impressed that he did it, but i've always though of his method as a bit sad. I'm not gna try it. 24/7 is just...

You used your native language 24/7 when you were learning, so I don't see what's so sad about it.

Admittedly his method isn't for everyone, but if you really want to learn a language badly, why not go all the way? You have to use some language(s) on a daily basis, so what's the harm in controlling which one you use?

kouichisan · (#8 (**permalink**))

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You used your native language 24/7 when you were learning, so I don't see what's so sad about it.

Admittedly his method isn't for everyone, but if you really want to learn a language badly, why not go all the way? You have to use some language(s) on a daily basis, so what's the harm in controlling which one you use?

Well immersing yourself in Anime 24/7 is sad... people need to get a life. Watching it now and again is ok. So I don't agree with his method, but if it works.. you can feel free to try it.

Note: I already speak three languages... Japanese will be my fourth.

CaptainThunder · (#9 (**permalink**))

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Well immersing yourself in Anime 24/7 is sad... people need to get a life. Watching it now and again is ok. So I don't agree with his method, but if it works.. you can feel free to try it.

It doesn't have to be anime that you immerse yourself in; you never have to watch any anime at all with AJATT if you don't want to. The point is that you're always doing something in Japanese.

Not that I want to convince you of anything, just pointing out the misconception; I'll agree that it's not a method for everyone

BakaCrisis · (#10 (**permalink**))

I respect that guy for dedicating that time to a language.