I've been very intersted in the culture for a while and I think now is a good time for me to learn to speak the language .I have no experience in speaking Japanese (except of singing along to my Dir en grey records),so I will need alot of help. I'm good at learning things very quickly, especially when it's something I really want to do. I would like someone who is fluent in the language and culture. These will be online sessions,sort of like an e-pal. There is no specific time limit, as long as we're able to do a lesson about twice a week. I already joined web sites to learn how to speak it, but I would like a human approval also. I am very serious, but I also want to have fun with it......so no mean/angry/close minded people please. Well, if your interested, PLEASE let me know.
~Desiree~
2006-09-10 12:12:51 · 4 answers · asked by ‡Kyuketsuki‡ 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Hello Desiree,
I am pleased to hear that you are interested in learning Japanese. There are alot of mean/angry/close minded people because for some reason, people who learn Japanese think that they should be the only one's who have "the right" to learn it. When I was in Japan, I got no bad looks from Japanese citizens, however, I got alot of bad looks from other foriegners there. For some reason I was supposed to ask for their permission to enter. haha. Dont worry about those stupid people who may discourage you from learning or telling you how hard it is, because if you want to learn it, learn it. If you want to go to Japan, do it!! No one can stop you! I have been learning for a while now and managed to teach myself how to write, talk and read Japanese. I dont know everything and i am still learning everyday, But one of the best ways to improve your Japanese, is using it. I have many Japanese friend that i keep in contact with everyday. AND NO THEY ARE NOT ALL FEMALE! And when we write emails, we write them in Japanese. Actually, let me tell you something about that. When I was in Japan I had both guy friends and girl friends. The best times was when I hung out with my guy friends and went bar hopping. If you go to Japan for love, you will be disappointed. Because you not only miss out on all the fun things about Japan, but it is just plain DUMB. I was offered on two Occasions to get married to a Japanese woman just for the visa so i wouldnt have to leave. But i turned it down, because that wouldnt have been right, nor was I in love with her. Alot of my friends were shocked that i even returned from Japan because it was my dream come true, being able to go. But I knew that getting married for a visa, was wrong.
Also, the best books to use are actual text books. They are more expensive but trust me they are the best. Because it is a true step-by-step way. To (respectfully) disagree with another user, the 10-minute a day books are ineffective and are a huge waste of money because they leave you wanting more. I own about 10 different types of Japanese books and I found that TUTTLE ELEMENTARY JAPANESE the best one EVER. because, in order to get to college, we started in elementary school, right? The 10 minute a day ones are good if you just want to learn a few phrases, but if you want to become a fluent learner, use a text book. They will teach you writing, reading and vocabulary. If you wish to know more please let me know.
Thanks
Andrew
Anyway, If you want to talk to someone please let me know. IM- andrewotaku
2006-09-11 12:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by andrew f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I studied Japanese in college. It's not that difficult a language to learn except for the writing. My suggestion is that you start with the 10 Minutes A Day series. It's a very good good to start with for most languages. But you'll also need to be able to hear that language spoken so that you know how to pronounce the words and where to accent in the sentences, etc. You can get a program with audio CD's you can listen to in the car, or get one that will play on your computer so that you can do exercises on the computer. Also watching a Japanese soap opera helps you pick up the language while you study too.
If you ever want some advice offline, let me know. I have tons of books that I could recommend. A
2006-09-10 12:19:08 · answer #2 · answered by mamaloo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you go to a public library and borrow some books/audio tapes on learning Japanese.
2006-09-10 12:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes ask a japanese teacher
2006-09-10 12:15:15 · answer #4 · answered by hvdsss 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋