whats the easiest way to learn japanese?

Answer 1

I tend to think learning a languge will always be difficult, especially something like Japanese that is very different from English. However, if you're looking for the easiest way, I think it's important to try to find out how you learn best.

For instance, I'm a very visual person. I learn best through reading and writing. I also really need explanations for things like grammar to feel comfortable using them, whereas many people I know avoid grammar explanations and just learn phrases. I don't learn as well from hearing or speaking at all, aside from picking up sort of the natural "flow" of language.

Do some experimenting and think of the way you like to study or the way that you learn best. If you are someone who is a good listener and speaker, then you might want to try getting a set of tapes to practice with. If you're someone who is more visual, then you might find a normal textbook would be easiest for you.

I think, however, that one of the most important things is to find ways to have fun with it. Things that are hard always seem easier when we're enjoying what we're doing. When I took Japanese class, we had a small study group that would meet once a week after class. There we could study anything from class, or talk about things we'd read or heard, or just ask questions, etc. It was studying, but we were in a group of friends and studying together, and that made it fun. If you like meeting people, try finding someone to tutor you, or maybe even a person online that you can practice with. If you like things like anime or manga, you can incorporate that into your studying (but don't make that the ONLY "studying" haha).

Good luck, and hope this helps.

Oh yeah, here's a little questionnaire that shows about learning styles, too, if you're interested:

http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire

Answer 2

go to japan..live with them, learn their culture, learn their ways and talk with them. That's the best way to learn japanese. I forgot the proper term for that though..But you could also let an English-speaking Japanese teach you the language.

Answer 3

You should probably take a couple of classes, read some books, listen to some audio tapes. Then go to Japan. There is no better way to learn a language than to put yourself in a situation where you must speak/understand it.

Answer 4

By turning Japanese.

Answer 5

Learning the basics (reading, writing, basic speaking) and then moving to Japan.

Answer 6

I wish I knew too.