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there are two language threads open, but both deal with reading/writing, so i have a question. what sources are good for actually learning the language? not kanji or kana, not SRS, but actually learning words, sentences, ect.

i've tried/have downloaded currently Genki, that 'Lets learn Japanese!' show, Pimsleur, something called 'subliminal japanese' and 'japanese for busy people'. Out of these and others, i wonder what is recommended and what is collectively known to be shit. Suggestions?

thanks.

>> No.2418153

1. Complete Heisig book 1
2. Complete guidetojapanese.org
3. Read manga/light novels, using a dictionary as needed. Add any interesting sentences to your SRS

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>>2418153
thank you very kindly.
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any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.

>> No.2418184

>>2418153

Has the idea. Some people object to Heisig though, so that step is debatable.

>> No.2418189

How come everyone on /jp/ only bothers with reading and writing and not speaking?

>> No.2418204

>>2418153
Is 2 a legitimate suggestion? How in depth does the site go? I had always assumed it was shit.

>> No.2418217

>>2418204
It goes into enough depth that you can switch to learning directly from Japanese sources after you've completed it.

>> No.2418218

>>2418189
porn

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>>2418189
speaking is easier to figure out. find pen-pals, social sites. once you have the language down, you just need to find someone to speak to. actually learning is what needs more text help.

>>2418184
true. i've found heisig to be useful, though, so the suggestion doesn't bother me. thank you, though.

>> No.2418255

>>2418204

It's probably the best single grammar guide available. Basically covers all of the grammar necessary for 4級 and 3級 of the JLPT.

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bumping. thank you for the suggestions so far.

>> No.2418328

why the fuck are you bumping the thread? The first poster gave you everything you need to know.

>> No.2418333

>>2418328
does it offend you personally?

>> No.2418387

[Aside] To give this thread some meaning and to spare the hapless OP from Anon's wrath, I'll ask a question.

Has anyone tried/know where to download Kanji in Context? I've heard good reviews, but apparently it's only sold in Japan.

>> No.2418390

>>2418189
Well, most of us only speak to our mom on the phone once in a while, and just need Japanese to read manga/VNs.

Shit sux when you got an oral exam coming up and you realize you've never spoken a word out loud, though.

>> No.2418394

Genki is a damn fine textbook. You should get the workbook and answer guide too, though. It's definitely worth it to do the workbook work.

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