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Welcome to our vibrant community dedicated to the fascinating world of Japanese language and culture! Whether you're just starting your journey or already have some experience, we're thrilled to have you here. Within our community, you'll find a supportive and enthusiastic group of learners, all passionate about refining their skills in written and spoken Japanese. Our aim is to create an inclusive space where we can share knowledge, exchange ideas, and encourage one another's growth.

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Hey everyone, I hope you're all doing well. Sorry I haven't been too active lately. Real life has been keeping me occupied. Regarding the title, I'm also curious what ranges of experience or interests are in the community so far.

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[–] bobob 2 points 1 year ago

I've been learning for the past two years. The first year on my own, and then I took two courses at university. I found that learning on my own seems to be way more effective than the classes at university. I mainly focus on speaking and understanding the language, so I try to watch Japanese TV (recently I dropped the English subtitles), listen to simple podcasts, and watch videos on YouTube. I don't want to completely neglect reading and writing, so I'm also learning kanji using Heisig's method. Though it will probably take me until mid-next year to work through that book.