I need help with learning japanese

[enyafriend]

Originally Posted by xxJustMexx

Yeah I don't get many learning tools for gifts such as books and my family don't have a lot of money but when I get money and get to go out I'll see if I can find a book that can teach me a few things and maybe when I get older I can start going to a class.

Well, there is such a thing called FREE. I've seen many of such "cannot afford it" posting in the forum. We have a RESOURCE thread here in Japanforum. So, this is to all learners of Japanese language.

If you can afford it, then buy yourself a good grammar book and a dictionary to begin with. Always have it by your side as, at a spur of a moment, you may want to search a word or two and this will come in handy.

If you cannot afford it, then internet is your next best choice. There are thousands of website dedicated to teaching basic lessons to beginners. All you have to do is to search for them. Believe me, they're not so hard to find.
Even at Japanforum itself, there are plenty.

So, don't wait for them to come to you or crudely speaking, to be spoon-fed (sorry for using that phrase), but go reach out to them yourself. They're free, and just as good as a physical book. Better still than a book, you can even ask questions on any doubt that you may have, just like a personal tutor of your own.

Explore them and have fun.

[xxJustMexx]

Originally Posted by YuriTokoro

I’m very happy to hear that you want you learn Japanese.
If you don’t afford a Japanese conversation school or a class, I recommend you to buy an easy Japanese text book and learn hiragana first.
Do you know what hiragana is?
We use three kinds of letters. Hiragana, katakana and kanji.
Japanese children learn hiragana first.
You can learn hiragana by yourself.
If the text book has CD which tells you the pronunciations, it would really help you.
When you finish hiragana, you can start katakana.
And then, kanji.
Some people use alphabet to write Japanese but it’s not good.
There is a thread which tells you how to make your computer have Japanese letters in General Discussion, How to enable Japanese characters on your PC.
If you have any questions about Japanese, please post it in Japanese Help Questions/Translations ‎.
I wish you will be able to learn Japanese and enjoy it.
Good luck!!!

Yes, I learned all that when I was on the internet. I learned a few things on there but I'm still having a little trouble with hiragana because I don't get to get on the internet much.

[YuriTokoro]

Originally Posted by xxJustMexx

Yes, I learned all that when I was on the internet. I learned a few things on there but I'm still having a little trouble with hiragana because I don't get to get on the internet much.

What trouble do you have?
Don’t you have any Japanese text book?
How do you study the pronunciations?

[YuriTokoro]

Originally Posted by shela

Hi everyone ! I'm not sure if I am at the right place, but anyway, I just want to know if somebody can help me. I Would like to know how to write '' fear'' in japanese (Actually, it's for a tattoo) so I would like to have a true answer XD so... if anyone can write me fear in japanese I would really appreciate it ! thanx xx
shela

Hello.
Fear is 恐怖.
Both怖い and 恐い are OK but they are not cool as a tattoo.
恐怖 must be cool on your skin.
Gook luck!

[xxJustMexx]

Originally Posted by YuriTokoro

What trouble do you have?
Don’t you have any Japanese text book?
How do you study the pronunciations?

I have trouble with the writing. (my computer sucks the page or the little writing doesn't come out so clear.)
No I don't have any Japanese text books, I can't find any
The pronunciations are hard but it says like how some of the words sound but as I said it's hard.

[YuriTokoro]

Originally Posted by xxJustMexx

I have trouble with the writing. (my computer sucks the page or the little writing doesn't come out so clear.)

You mean your computer has trouble with displaying Japanese letters?
Do you have anyone who will help you to set up?

No I don't have any Japanese text books, I can't find any.

I see. I’m sorry to hear that.
Do you have any videos in Japanese? How about Evangelion?
I recommend you to listen Japanese even if you don’t understand first.

The pronunciations are hard but it says like how some of the words sound but as I said it's hard.

Pronunciations are very important.
My American friend came to Japan and he said something in Japanese but I didn’t understand him. I needed to ask him in English.
He has been studying Japanese for about 4 years.
If you love Evangelion, I recommend you to use the videos to study Japanese.

[anatagasuki]

If you really want to learn Japanese, I've found a wonderful site I'm using too. It's called thejapanesepage.com. I've finished all the hiragana lessons.
But a warning:you've gotta keep at it. Gambatte kudasai!! It'll be hard work.

[xxJustMexx]

Originally Posted by anatagasuki

If you really want to learn Japanese, I've found a wonderful site I'm using too. It's called thejapanesepage.com. I've finished all the hiragana lessons.
But a warning:you've gotta keep at it. Gambatte kudasai!! It'll be hard work.

thanks I'll try that site.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by anatagasuki

If you really want to learn Japanese, I've found a wonderful site I'm using too. It's called thejapanesepage.com. I've finished all the hiragana lessons.
But a warning:you've gotta keep at it. Gambatte kudasai!! It'll be hard work.

I go on the forums there, too. Very serious people.

Youtube is a great place to learn pronunciation from native speakers.

They use the GENKI textbooks, and are always willing to help out DEDICATED learners.

In my opinion, learning on your own is next to impossible unless you are 100% dedicated because it is so easy to quit when you hit a wall, which happens several times. With no one to encourage you it is easy to quit. A class is the best way.

[Keaton421]

I'll sell you my old Genki I textbook. I taught myself a year's worth of college Japanese classes with it (aced the tests it took the kids 2 semesters to learn). I have extracted all possible information and it's now propping up my PS3 so the heat vents aren't blocked

Protip: Learn Hiragana and Katakana first. You can do this in about a day or two. If someone tells you to learn survival phrases first, hit them with an open hand.