I'm learning japanese ,how can I learn the language fast on the internet,without the hassle?

Question

I dont like to spend too much time on learning something.

Answer 1

So you want to learn Japanese eh? Great choice! The language is fun, the culture is fascinating, and the food is delicious!

Here's a few tips to get you started.

1. Study everything! Don't look for one or two resources and expect to learn everything from them. When someone asks which book, CD, computer program, or website is best to learn from, I say, "All of them!" I learned something from every Japanese language-related book I've ever read. Study a lot and you'll learn a lot.

2. Start with the basics. The book "Japanese: The Manga Way" by Wayne P. Lammers gives a good, fun overview of the language. So does Tae Kim's "Guide to Japanese" website ( http://www.guidetojapanese.org ) which is very detailed. Kim Allen's "Japanese for the Western Brain" site ( http://kimallen.sheepdogdesign.net/Japanese/index.html ) gives an overview while focusing on the differences between Japanese and English, and is very helpful. If you need an online dictionary, jisho.org ( http://www.jisho.org ) is a great site to use.

3. As you continue your study, develop each of the four areas of language learning: Hearing, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
--Hearing: Go to JapanesePod101.com ( http://www.japanesepod101.com ) and sign up for their free podcasts. They range from beginner to advanced and will be a great resource in your study.
--Speaking: Talk to Japanese people every chance you get. Shared Talk ( http://www.sharedtalk.com ) has voice chat through which you can talk to Japanese people and they're generally very supportive.
--Reading: Memorize the hiragana ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiragana ), then the katakana ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katakana ). After that, you can start memorizing kanji and reading japanese manga (which you can purchace from Amazon -- http://www.amazon.co.jp )
--Writing: You can do text chat at Shared Talk ( http://www.sharedtalk.com ) and maybe find a Japanese Pen Pal there to practice all the kanji you learn.

4. Take a class. The good thing about taking a Japanese class is that it forces you to study, even if you don't want to. It also provides a nice structure for learning the language, along with someone who can correct your pronunciation.

5. Go to Japan! This is the number one, fastest, easiest, guaranteed-to-work way to learn Japanese. Even if it's just for a visit, being immersed in the language is a huge benefit to study. Japanese people are usually really supportive of foreigners learning their language and their encouragement will be a great boost for you.

6. Never give up! Japanese is a really hard language. It requires a lot of memorization and practice. Don't expect to be fluent even after a few years of study (especially if you're not studying in Japan). Language learning is a life-long pursuit.

7. HAVE FUN! This is the most important tip I could give you. As long as you're having fun learning the language, then you will be successful. Always try to find ways of making the learning enjoyable.

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Answer 2

I am fluent in Korean and I have been living in Tokyo for the past two years. Honestly I can say that if you want to be able to speak, then you might be able to learn Japanese slightly faster. However, if you are looking to write and read as well, I would say both languages are equally hard. Many people have mentioned the 3 different written forms of Japanese. If you only look at that, then, yes, Japanese does seem "harder" and Korean does seem "easier." But from what all my Japanese friends have told me, and from what I have picked up and learned while living there, Korean language has many many more exceptions to rules and tricks in the language than Japanese does. As to your question: which language can you learn the fastest? Whichever one you spend more time studying. Also whichever one you enjoy studying the most. Japanese may be "easier" or Korean may be "easier" but if you don't enjoy studying it, then you won't. Which means, no matter how "easy" it may be, you will never learn it. I wish you the best of luck in learning them!! I'm always amazed at people who take the initiative and learn new languages!

Answer 3

You really won't learn much unless you put a lot of effort into it.

1 - You have to enjoy it. I'm sure everyone would say this about learning anything, but it's so much easier to motivate yourself, and to absorb the information you find, when you're interested in the subject.

2 - You must have time to spare. I've been learning Japanese since february, and at first I didn't learn much at all because I simply didn't put enough effort into it. But after I started learning, and even in just an hour you can learn loads with the right sources.

3 - If you can find a Japanese speaker who is willing to answer questions and speak to you, than do so. There are many people online who speak the language, so hook yourself up with one of those people and use them to answer questions. You might have to prove to them first that you're serious though! ;)

4 - Look around. Even if you feel your questions are silly, there are many Japanese language-related forums that are useful, even if you're just looking at an old thread. Someone will have asked the question before, 9 times out of 10!

5 - My favourite sites:
timwerx.net (Extensive section on verbs. Very useful for grammar!)
japanese.about.com (Not very structured, but has plenty of information particularly relating to culture etc.)
jisho.org (A fantastic online dictionary!)

Answer 4

Then, you might just give up learning any language now. Learning any new language takes years of practice.

If you only want to do things that will come easily and quickly, then you'll never accomplish anything that is meaningful. You won't stand out in the crowed either. Basically, you'll be setting yourself up for a massive failure.

Answer 5

Ive read that it takes 6 months and constant motivation to learn a language. Its very much like getting buff for a movie role. It doesnt feel like it at first, but you will see results sooner than you think.

Answer 6

You will not be able to learn a language fluently unless you spend time.

Answer 7

http://www.languageguide.org/
http://www.babelnation.com/
http://www.livemocha.com/
http://www.mylanguageexchange.com/
http://www.sharedtalk.com/index.aspx
http://www.mangolanguages.com/
http://www.babylon.com