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Learning Japanese isn't an easy decision to make, as you know it isn't something you can do overnight. Learning Japanese usually means learning a new alphabet, a new reading style, a new writing style and a new speaking style. It's not only a matter of memorizing the meanings of a few words! This isn't to say that it can't be done. Everyone who has ever learned Japanese had to start somewhere, and you can make a start as well. There are some tips that can make the process easier. The following suggestions will make it easier for you to get started.
The best way to learn Japanese is to become immersed in that language. If its practical, travel to Japan and go around on your own, without the help of a translator. When you are there, you will be forced to rely on any studying you've done and this will enable you to learn quite a bit more out of necessity. For many people this sort of total immersion is the best way to learn a language. This method literally forces you to use the new language and leave your old one at home.
If you don't have the time or funds to travel to Japan, the second best thing is to spend time in a Japanese neighborhood where you can hear the language being spoken. If none of this is possible, you can still give yourself a kind of immersion by buying or renting many Japanese movies and shows; don't use the subtitles, but only listen to them in Japanese. Doing this will enable you to learn lots of Japanese vocabulary in a short time.
Others learn best by learning the alphabet and writing style first. When you are learning a language that uses different characters and writing than your own, you need to pick one of these approaches to take and then stick with it. If you try to use more than one system at the same time, it's likely that you will get mixed up and you will find Japanese even harder than it needs to be. Just choose your course of study based on how you learn best. Learn the basic alphabet. Don't worry about spelling at first, but become familiar with symbols and how they are pronounced. At least then you can always make a good effort and writing down something you are trying to say. This technique will help if you go to Japan before you are fluent in the language. This basic skill of being able to write phonetically in the new language can be a great tool for communicating and it's also the first step in learning how to read in Japanese.
You can also learn subliminally, by playing Japanese language programs even when you aren't focused on studying. You can learn a lot by practicing a language directly with drills and lessons. But you can also learn by using the subconscious mind. Try this, and just play your Japanese programs while you are busy around the house, driving or doing anything else. A portion of your brain will be registering all these words, and this will really make learning easier. You may be surprised at how much you can recall from these sessions! Some people even believe you can learn while you are sleeping!
These are just a few hints that you can use to help you better learn Japanese. These techniques are a surefire way to increase your learning process and will give you the confidence you need to keep going and put the extraordinary ability of speaking another language part of your past. Try not to get too discouraged and remind yourself to keep practicing. This isn't rocket science folks.
The best way to learn Japanese is to become immersed in that language. If its practical, travel to Japan and go around on your own, without the help of a translator. When you are there, you will be forced to rely on any studying you've done and this will enable you to learn quite a bit more out of necessity. For many people this sort of total immersion is the best way to learn a language. This method literally forces you to use the new language and leave your old one at home.
If you don't have the time or funds to travel to Japan, the second best thing is to spend time in a Japanese neighborhood where you can hear the language being spoken. If none of this is possible, you can still give yourself a kind of immersion by buying or renting many Japanese movies and shows; don't use the subtitles, but only listen to them in Japanese. Doing this will enable you to learn lots of Japanese vocabulary in a short time.
Others learn best by learning the alphabet and writing style first. When you are learning a language that uses different characters and writing than your own, you need to pick one of these approaches to take and then stick with it. If you try to use more than one system at the same time, it's likely that you will get mixed up and you will find Japanese even harder than it needs to be. Just choose your course of study based on how you learn best. Learn the basic alphabet. Don't worry about spelling at first, but become familiar with symbols and how they are pronounced. At least then you can always make a good effort and writing down something you are trying to say. This technique will help if you go to Japan before you are fluent in the language. This basic skill of being able to write phonetically in the new language can be a great tool for communicating and it's also the first step in learning how to read in Japanese.
You can also learn subliminally, by playing Japanese language programs even when you aren't focused on studying. You can learn a lot by practicing a language directly with drills and lessons. But you can also learn by using the subconscious mind. Try this, and just play your Japanese programs while you are busy around the house, driving or doing anything else. A portion of your brain will be registering all these words, and this will really make learning easier. You may be surprised at how much you can recall from these sessions! Some people even believe you can learn while you are sleeping!
These are just a few hints that you can use to help you better learn Japanese. These techniques are a surefire way to increase your learning process and will give you the confidence you need to keep going and put the extraordinary ability of speaking another language part of your past. Try not to get too discouraged and remind yourself to keep practicing. This isn't rocket science folks.
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