SInce you’ve already started with one method, you might as well stick with it and see how it goes.
As for learning the written language, that’s probably a good idea. For a language that doesn’t use the Roman alphabet, one big hurdle is just figuring out what sounds the symbols make. It can only help! But don’t feel bad if you find it’s easier to stick with romanji when you’re just starting out.
Do you already know Spanish? If yes, that’s another reason to stick with learning Japanese? The **sounds** of Japanese and Spanish are actually quite similar. Obviously, the vocabulary is not, but if you already have good Spanish pronunciation, you’re at a good starting point.
Finally, keep your eyes open for chances to practice what you’re learning. Don’t assume that you’ll have no chance for two years, you never know what might happen.
I took four courses of Japanese in college. It’s rough, even with a teacher. I like the textbooks “Japanese for Busy People” They are easy to understand and quite informative. You need to go ahead and start learning Hiragana and Katakana because the better textbooks teach in those languages. Sometimes you can find a tutor online or a penpal from Japan, and they can help as well.
I also think “Japanese for busy people” is a good book for English speakers because the grammar points are written in English, so you don’t need to buy many books. Actually there are 3 books of JBP (you can study the basics with the book 3) and alls of them will be revised soon. The book 1 (for beginners) was already published. The book 2 will be printed in next month, Jan. 2007 and the book 3 will be printed in late 2007. The best thing of the new edition book 1 is comes with free CD, and another good point is there are lots of space to write for exercises. I think it must be good for self-study students, it looks like a “work-book”. Some people say “ Genki “ is a good book too. ( I don’t know about this book personaly.)
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Have someone from Japan teach you.
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Visit Japan and take lessons
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Try Rosetta Stone – Japanese
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Good luck.
Kevin, Liverpool, England.
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SInce you’ve already started with one method, you might as well stick with it and see how it goes.
As for learning the written language, that’s probably a good idea. For a language that doesn’t use the Roman alphabet, one big hurdle is just figuring out what sounds the symbols make. It can only help! But don’t feel bad if you find it’s easier to stick with romanji when you’re just starting out.
Do you already know Spanish? If yes, that’s another reason to stick with learning Japanese? The **sounds** of Japanese and Spanish are actually quite similar. Obviously, the vocabulary is not, but if you already have good Spanish pronunciation, you’re at a good starting point.
Finally, keep your eyes open for chances to practice what you’re learning. Don’t assume that you’ll have no chance for two years, you never know what might happen.
Learn Language Software
I took four courses of Japanese in college. It’s rough, even with a teacher. I like the textbooks “Japanese for Busy People” They are easy to understand and quite informative. You need to go ahead and start learning Hiragana and Katakana because the better textbooks teach in those languages. Sometimes you can find a tutor online or a penpal from Japan, and they can help as well.
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I also think “Japanese for busy people” is a good book for English speakers because the grammar points are written in English, so you don’t need to buy many books. Actually there are 3 books of JBP (you can study the basics with the book 3) and alls of them will be revised soon. The book 1 (for beginners) was already published. The book 2 will be printed in next month, Jan. 2007 and the book 3 will be printed in late 2007. The best thing of the new edition book 1 is comes with free CD, and another good point is there are lots of space to write for exercises. I think it must be good for self-study students, it looks like a “work-book”. Some people say “ Genki “ is a good book too. ( I don’t know about this book personaly.)