How to go about learning japanese
 

I have only just started learning Japanese and the only tools I have are a Berlitz book, dictionary and cds of native speakers that go with the book plus anime that I watch in Japanese. I am trying to find a class in my area but I have had not luck so far. Can anyone give tips on learning Japanese?

Hi there how's it going?

Check this website Learn Japanese - Japanese Language

It has a lot of info that's useful for begginers as well as for advanced students.

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Thanks :D. I will definitely use this site in learning Japanese.

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i bought myself a couple of books, one i particulary like is japanese in 10 minutes a day. it's rather fun with lots of stickers and flash cards. i also just recently bought myself before you know it japanese delux edition for the pc, which so far has been brill. i usually always have it running in the background.

I'm thinking of getting some more books next time I go to the bookstore. No luck with finding lessons but I can live until then. In the meantime I will use what I have and hope I don't completely mess up the pronunciation. So far I have and when I was at camp and ran into someone who spoke Japanese they couldn't understand a word I said so they helped me with some of the pronunciation but not all of it.

I don't know about other countries, but here in Sweden most schools give you the opportunity to actually study japanese (which I'm going to do for two years) and I believe the best way to learn japanese is actually to take lessons. Books and websites provide very good material, but I think lessons in japanese cover a little more than a free website.

That's my opinion...

That is why I am trying to find lessons. My school only offers French, Spanish and Latin plus I live in an extremely rural area where I don't think there are many people (if any) that know Japanese let alone are willing to teach it. I have a couple programs that aren't free that I am using too.

No offence but you cant learn japanese from anime the way they speak in it is all wrong there over eccentric because they are made to be real japanese do not speak like that.
Stick to your books and cd's flash cards help to drum things in.

I know :). As far as anime goes it is more understanding what they say, not pronunciation.

Yeah just becareful with anime its not really a great way to learn.
But good luck if you need help i would love to help you. ^_^

Japanese lesson from basics

You get lessons from a tutor by email. It costs 45 (US) dollars and there are a total of 40 lessons, plus extra ones you wll get after two or so to make sure you're learning. The first two lessons are free.

Im currently taking these lessons.



Learn Japanese Language

This is another one I know about but I haven't tried it so I don't know what its like.

Hmm.. I have considered working with some online courses but I would prefer lessons offline but if I can't find lessons I should talk to my mom about that.

i forgot to post this the other day, but its a link to the free demo of the program i use. it's pretty decent for a free intro.

Free Japanese Software Download - Learn Japanese with free BYKI software downloads

Thanks :D I should look into that. I think my mom is still trying to find lessons for now but if there is no luck with that I will try some of the other suggestions.