vocabulary - Page 2

fogas · (#11 (**permalink**))

what deck should I download for vocabulary? cause it doesn't show a japanese word, just english...

fogas · (#12 (**permalink**))

so basically, I'm making a lot of cards and try to remember them?

StonerPenguin · (#13 (**permalink**))

RTK is "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig and it's not very good :/ I think you'd hate it Kyle. The RTK system show a kanji, defined by a single word with no readings and no combo words, just a little story on how to remember it. I personally didn't like it, but if it works for others that's fine.

Also, I recommend Smart.fm - 世界最大級英語学習コミュニティーサイト Try their Core series on Full Japanese or Kanji focus mode (the other modes being romaji or just hiragana and katakana). It's a good and fun way to learn kanji and vocab at the same time.

KyleGoetz · (#14 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by fogas

so basically, I'm making a lot of cards and try to remember them?

Yes. Until you get a copy of Kanji in Context, find a website that has the JLPT vocabulary and add whatever number you feel comfortable with every day/week.

Once you get KIC, just start at the beginning and add words for however many kanji you want to cover every week. I used to do 20 kanji a day for 100 a week. But after a month or so, you need a serious break because it's just so much to work on all the time.

fogas · (#15 (**permalink**))

But still, it takes a lot of time to make your own flash cards. Isn't it better to use something that was made by someone else?

KyleGoetz · (#16 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by fogas

But still, it takes a lot of time to make your own flash cards. Isn't it better to use something that was made by someone else?

No. Making the cards helps you learn them. Plus, you can tailor things to your own needs. Plus, there are sometimes mistakes in others' cards that can mess you up.

fogas · (#17 (**permalink**))

thank you very much for your help, but one more question. I see that there's not only one Kanji in Context book. Which of them should I buy?

KyleGoetz · (#18 (**permalink**))

I have only ever owned the Reference Book, but some people buy the companion workbook as well.

ShinJon · (#19 (**permalink**))

Is there a possibility that YOu can do anki program where you look at japanese kanji symbols and figure it out in english text answers?

KyleGoetz · (#20 (**permalink**))

Yes. Make a deck. Click on +, then use the Basic model. Leave the furigana section blank but fill in the Japanese and English in the other two spots.