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How do i start studying japanese??
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raxter
Diglot
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Spain
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06 April 2009 at 11:32pm | IP Logged

hi!
i would like to start studying japanese, and i don't know where to start!!! i 've only studied the hirigana part!! ahahha , do you know any good book that might help me study japanese gramnar??
thanks!!
xx

Edited by raxter on 06 April 2009 at 11:32pm
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Ortho
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06 April 2009 at 11:36pm | IP Logged

I got good advice in this thread. . I have had decent success so far (after learning the kana, I will start Kanji soon but haven't yet) with Pimsleur I. I also own the Kana edition of Japanese for Busy People but don't really like it.
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maya_star17
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07 April 2009 at 4:36am | IP Logged

raxter wrote:

Instead of buying a grammar book, I would recommend taking a look at this website/blog:

http://www.alljapaneseallthetime.com/blog

It's up to you how you learn Japanese, but I think the advice on this website is very valuable. Good luck.
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!LH@N
Triglot
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07 April 2009 at 2:15pm | IP Logged

I'd second alljapaneseallthetime.com, it's awesome!
I think his recommendation is starting out with learning the script (the kana) and the kanji first, using Heisig's method (it's called "Remembering the Kanji")

Regards,
Ilhan
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brian00321
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07 April 2009 at 8:09pm | IP Logged

Also check out sheetz's old Japanese Learning Log. He hasn't posted
anything in months, but the posts in there can be a great source of
information and encouragement if you're just starting out.

http://how-to-learn-any-language.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?P N=1&TID=6241

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