Where can we learn Japanese online?

Where can i go online to to learn a new language (Japanese)?

  • Well there is this show that i watch and it has English subtitles but the words are all in Japanese so i want to be able to understand them. I have no money for buying Rosetta stone and i want it online. And my parents won't buy it so. Do you think you could help? Oh and do not do http://www.freejapaneselessons.com/ because i tried and i did not get a email i waited for like 2 days now. (i even sent a email to them)

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    Hello April, Japanese is not too difficult to learn but It does take a lot of motivation and practice to successfully learn the language. It takes most people 1-2 years to get a good solid understanding of the language then several years after that to become fluent. The best way to learn Japanese is by taking a class, enrolling in a course or investing in a good textbook. If you can't take classes then the self-study method with the correct resources is a good way. The key to learning Japanese effectively is to work on your grammar, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Its best to think of these as separate categories and focus on each specific category as these require different methods and techniques. Start by learning the basics through grammar. These books really helped me. • Shin Nihongo no Kiso I & II http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011/06/shin-nihongo-no-kiso.html • An Introduction to Modern Japanese by Osamu Mizutani & Nobuko Mizutani http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011/04/introduction-to-modern-japanese.html • Japanese Demystified by Eriko Sato a self-teaching guide http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011/05/japanese-demystified.html These books cover both polite Japanese, which is extremely important to learn in order to speak Japanese effectively and causal Japanese, which is great for everyday conversations. I also recommend trying to learn a certain amount of vocab or kanji each day as this helps you build up your vocab and kanji ability. I tried to learn 5 kanji per day or about 20 a week and did the same with vocab. Watching Japanese anime or any Japanese TV program is a good idea for improving your listening skills and also your vocabulary. Keep a notebook and jot down any new words you hear. Then look them up and find out the meaning. Websites are not always the best way to learn Japanese. Most websites are run by people with no teaching credentials and are not even native speakers of Japanese. Some of them are just interested in making money and not in helping you in what you need to be successful in learning Japanese. How to Learn Japanese http://japan-australia.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/how-to-learn-japanese.html

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The BEST way is on a website. Websites now a days are better than books. Websites are often updated, have tons of information, and are a bonus if they are free. Its easy to access. The best free website is; http://www.123japanese.com ★★★★★ - Full Japanese lessons - Polite, Casual and slang - Kanji & kana - Video lessons - Largest vocabulary lists - + more Best NON free website (free for 1 week trial only) http://www.japanesepod101.com ★★★★ - Audio & video lessons - Polite and Casual - Lots of podcasts - unfortunately not free, you only get 1 week free trial (but just keep signing up with fake email) These two websites. Even though there are many, I belive these are the best because they have the MOST information.

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I think you can find some useful online resources for your Japanese study here. http://www.infocobuild.com/language/japanese/japanese.html

Steven

You might want to take a look at this website where there are some basic Japanese lessons. There are also many Japanese words and vocabulary available. http://www.learn-japanese-adventure.com

conan

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