How to pick up the language?

[Nokutetsu]

Hey. I think as a good boost to my personal study, I'll be going to Japan for a month in summer. But the only place I can afford is the guest houses like Sakura house, so my study will have to be outside of the 'home' so to speak.

But how can I do this? Where can I go that will have no English, and I can pick the language up? I'm not very sure where to begin.

[alanX]

Originally Posted by Nokutetsu

Hey. I think as a good boost to my personal study, I'll be going to Japan for a month in summer. But the only place I can afford is the guest houses like Sakura house, so my study will have to be outside of the 'home' so to speak.

But how can I do this? Where can I go that will have no English, and I can pick the language up? I'm not very sure where to begin.

Congrats on going to Japan this summer!
By the way, why do you choose a Sakura house? People have probably heard me recommend this to people a thousand times, but rental apartments are about the same price, and you have an entire apartment to yourself for monthly increments.

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Just simply talk to locals. I do this daily, (although I'm not in Japan now) and I notice it helps my speaking, grammar, and pronunciation more than any other type of studying I've found. I don't really know of any other way to just simply "pick up the language" other than indulge yourself in it as much as possible while you're there.

[KyleGoetz]

Originally Posted by Nokutetsu

I'll be going to Japan for a month in summer.

Where can I go that will have no English

Uhh, right outside your front door?

Contrary to popular belief, Japanese people don't walk around chatting in English. Most people (even those who know some) will be extremely hesitant to use it. Literally walk out your front door, BAM! Japanese people!!

[komitsuki]

Originally Posted by Nokutetsu

Hey. I think as a good boost to my personal study, I'll be going to Japan for a month in summer. But the only place I can afford is the guest houses like Sakura house, so my study will have to be outside of the 'home' so to speak.

Don't forget, It'll take at least 2-4 years of learning and practice to learn another language that is very different from your mother tongue.