Blog for the beginner learner of Japanese

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Elan2009

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7 Jan 2009

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• 7 Jan 2009

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Greetings to all!
My name is Elan I've recently started a blog entitled Learn a Language on YouTube.
Its purpose is to bring forth a number of online resources (especially YouTube videos) selected to help the very beginner language learner.
I've already posted a number of articles, videos and resources on the Japanese language.
Hope you like it and that it's helpful to you!
Would love to hear your feedback.
Best
Elan

 

Aurura

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14 Nov 2008

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• 8 Jan 2009

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Greetings Elan2009 san, and welcome to the JForum.

I appreciate the time and effort you took to create you YouTube blog.

Although I did vote in the poll that a person could learn a language entirely online, I dont' really feel that a person -should- do so. It really helps to have a pocket dictionary and perhaps one or more books in the chosen language to take with you wherever you go if desired. Also, it's absolutely awesome to have folks around locally who know the language you want to learn.

But the internet has definitely helped to sky-rocketed the learning process. I'm grateful for it! I know your blog will be a great help as well.

Take Care,
Aurura

 

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Elan2009

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7 Jan 2009

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• 8 Jan 2009

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Hi there Aurura,

Thank you so much for the encouraging words.

Actually I am in total agreement with you. It was a big dillema when I was defining the target group for my blog. In the end (also for practical reasons) I decided to focus on the complete beginners group.

As any language learner knows, conversations with native speakers is essential when you want to advance your language skills.

Take care and thanks again!

Elan

 

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Drew-san

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22 Jul 2008

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• 8 Jan 2009

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Of course it is possible, but it would be a hell of a lot easier if you payed for some of the stuff online and it is definitely not the best way.

 

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Elan2009

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7 Jan 2009

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• 8 Jan 2009

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Hello Drew-san,

Yes you are right. The more you invest in it, the better your chances are your chances for success. There are some pretty neat stuff on the Net for language learning. Do you use any?

 

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Drew-san

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22 Jul 2008

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• 9 Jan 2009

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I use this along with a book I bought "Remembering the Kanji" by Dr. James Heisig

 

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Amigo

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31 Aug 2008

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• 20 Jan 2009

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Hi! MEGURO CENTRE has a site plenty of free material to start learning Japanese.

Enjoy it!