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Best way for a beginner to learn Japanese

Jimoslimos · 2006-09-06 10:33:32

Okay I've recently begun trying to learn Japanese by myself. I'm not intending to use it in any sort of business setting but more as a hobby/challenge. I intend to enroll for lessons once I have a basic grasp of the language. So I was wondering for any suggestions on the most effective way to learn, bearing in mind that I…

06-09-2006 11:33am

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Jimoslimos

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Okay I've recently begun trying to learn Japanese by myself. I'm not intending to use it in any sort of business setting but more as a hobby/challenge. I intend to enroll for lessons once I have a basic grasp of the language.

So I was wondering for any suggestions on the most effective way to learn, bearing in mind that I have no strict timeline. Is it wise to ignore Romanji and concentrate more on the Japanese scripts? Or does that only apply for natve speakers learning the language?

Any comments welcomed.

Thanks

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#2 07-09-2006 12:41pm

mountainyman

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Get a sleeping dictionary.

MM

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#3 07-09-2006 12:45pm

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I had to look that up. Nice one.

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#4 07-09-2006 3:59pm

Jimoslimos

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mountainyman wrote:

Get a sleeping dictionary.

MM

LOL:D

Don't think the OH would be best pleased:mad:

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