Jan. 4, 2020
Language Goals for the New Year
Hi guys! I have a lot of resolutions for the new year. Well, honestly my 2020 already got off to a rocky start so I don't have much hope for the new year lol. But still, one needs to stay positive, right?!
I'll be putting my focus on Italian and Japanese this year, but I've been a bit overwhelmed by the vast range of learning resources available so I decided to write down a list detailing how I'm going to learn these languages to give myself some directions.
Japanese:
1. Udemy online courses (for N4 & N3) - I'm going to start off with this online course for both levels to learn the essential grammar items & vocabulary needed for that level first.
2. JLPT-specific textbooks
· vocabulary: 日本語チャレンジ ことば N4
N4 1500 単語
· grammar & listening: 新完全マスター
· reading: スピードマスター N4 読解
TBD for N3 but should be more or less the same, suggestions on what books to get are very much appreciated :)
3. General reading
· TangoRisto App
· Easy Japanese App for News
· will probably try to get a graded reader or something. maybe children books? any suggestions?
4. General listening
· YouTube videos: JPod101, Japanese Ammo with Misa etc
· TV dramas for immersion
· might start watching children animations like Peppa Pig when I reach N3?
5. General writing - writing journals here on LangCorrect
6. Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memorise vocabulary (I don't do well with flashcard apps so I don't have many choices)
Italian:
Honestly I'm kind of lost when it comes to Italian. I've taken Italian courses at a language school here before & also at university, technically my grammar knowledge should be at B2 level but I've forgotten a lot of it already so I need to catch up at some point this year. I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memorising vocabulary. Sources include YouTube videos, fairytales, readers etc. And when that's done, I'll move on to grammar. I've got loads of grammar books so that shouldn't be a problem. More importantly, I've always got the Mighty Google! For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching children shows and movies. There are just so many resources out there that it makes me dizzy just thinking about it!
That's about it, it's time for Japanese I'm afraid, so I'll talk to you guys next time. Any comments on my plans (or my English) would be welcome! Thanks and Happy New Year! :) x
Language Goals for the New Year
Hi guys!
I have a lot of resolutions for the new year.
Well, honestly my 2020 already got off to a rocky start so I don't have much hope for the new year lol.
But still, one needs to stay positive, right?
!
I'll be putting my focus on Italian and Japanese this year, but I've been a bit overwhelmed by the vast range of learning resources available so I decided to write down a list detailing how I'm going to learn these languages to give myself some directions.
Japanese:1.
Udemy online courses (for N4 & N3) - I'm going to start off with this online course for both levels to learn the essential grammar items & vocabulary needed for that level first.
2.
JLPT-specific textbooks · vocabulary: 日本語チャレンジ ことば N4 N4 1500 単語 · grammar & listening: 新完全マスター · reading: スピードマスター N4 読解 TBD for N3 but should be more or less the same, suggestions on what books to get are very much appreciated :)3.
General reading · TangoRisto App · Easy Japanese App for News · will probably try to get a graded reader or something.
maybe children’s books?
maybe children’s books?
aAny suggestions?
aAny suggestions?
4.
General listening · YouTube videos: JPod101, Japanese Ammo with Misa etc · TV dramas for immersion · might start watching children animations like Peppa Pig when I reach N3?5.
General writing - writing journals here on LangCorrect6.
Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memorisze vocabulary (I don't do well with flashcard apps so I don't have many choices)Italian:Honestly I'm kind of lost when it comes to Italian.
I think “memorize” is how we spell it here in the US and “memorise” is how the UK spells it. So, I just corrected it on now I would spell it!
Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memorisze vocabulary (I don't do well with flashcard apps so I don't have many choices)Italian:Honestly I'm kind of lost when it comes to Italian.
I think “memorize” is how we spell it here in the US and “memorise” is how the UK spells it. So, I just corrected it on now I would spell it!
I've taken Italian courses at a language school here before & also at university, technically my grammar knowledge should be at B2 level but I've forgotten a lot of it already so I need to catch up at some point this year.
I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memoriszing vocabulary.
I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memoriszing vocabulary.
Sources include YouTube videos, fairytales, readers etc.
And when that's done, I'll move on to grammar.
I've got loads of grammar books so that shouldn't be a problem.
More importantly, I've always got the Mighty Google!
For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching children’s shows and movies.
For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching children’s shows and movies.
There are just so many resources out there that it makes me dizzy just thinking about it!
That's about it, it's time for Japanese I'm afraid, so I'll talk to you guys next time.
Any comments on my plans (or my English) would be welcome!
Thanks and Happy New Year!
:) x
Jan. 4, 2020
Thanks a lot! :) I totally forgot about the "'s" haha! And yeah I usually follow British English, but thanks so much for the input! 😊😊x
Language Goals for the New Year
Hi guys!
I have a lot of resolutions for the new year.
Well, honestly my 2020 already got off to a rocky start so I don't have much hope for the new year lol.
But still, one needs to stay positive, right?
!
I'll be putting my focus on Italian and Japanese this year, but I've been a bit overwhelmed by the vast range of learning resources available so I decided to write down a list detailing how I'm going to learn these languages to give myself some directions.
I think it should be singular? Can’t be sure; it probably doesn’t matter too much.
Japanese:1.
Udemy online courses (for N4 & N3) - I'm going to start off with this online course for both levels to learn the essential grammar items & vocabulary needed for that level first.
2.
JLPT-specific textbooks · vocabulary: 日本語チャレンジ ことば N4 N4 1500 単語 · grammar & listening: 新完全マスター · reading: スピードマスター N4 読解 TBD for N3 but should be more or less the same, suggestions on what books to get are very much appreciated :)3.
General reading · TangoRisto App · Easy Japanese App for News · will probably try to get a graded reader or something.
maybe childrens’ books?
any suggestions?
4.
General listening · YouTube videos: JPod101, Japanese Ammo with Misa etc · TV dramas for immersion · might start watching children animations like Peppa Pig when I reach N3?5.
General writing - writing journals here on LangCorrect6.
Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memorise vocabulary (I don't do well with flashcard apps so I don't have many choices)Italian:Honestly I'm kind of lost when it comes to Italian.
I've taken Italian courses at a language school here before & also at university, technically my grammar knowledge should be at B2 level but I've forgotten a lot of it already so I need to catch up at some point this year.
I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memorising vocabulary.
Sources include YouTube videos, fairytales, readers etc.
And when that's done, I'll move on to grammar.
I've got loads of grammar books so that shouldn't be a problem.
More importantly, I've always got the Mighty Google!
For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching childrens’ shows and movies.
There are just so many resources out there that it makes me dizzy just thinking about it!
That's about it, it's time for Japanese I'm afraid, so I'll talk to you guys next time.
Any comments on my plans (or my English) would be welcome!
Thanks and Happy New Year!
:) x
Feedback
I’d like to recommend the Tofugu website (just google it) and Tae Kim’s guide to Japanese grammar (also a website) for your Japanese studies. I find them very helpful, and they’re both free. 😉
You might also want to consider Anki (website) or CleverDeck (app) to help you learn vocab in either language. Again, they’re both free, and they use SRS which saves a lot of time and makes learning WAY more efficient.
Good luck!
Jan. 7, 2020
I'll be putting my focus on Italian and Japanese this year, but I've been a bit overwhelmed by the vast range of learning resources available so I decided to write down a list detailing how I'm going to learn these languages to give myself some directions.
I think it should be singular? Can’t be sure; it probably doesn’t matter too much.
It's probably one of those words that is usually used as a singular noun! I'll take note, thank you so much! :)
Jan. 7, 2020
Thank you so much! The Tofugu website looks great! :) I've taken a look at Anki, there are a few versions of it (some are called AnkiWeb, AnkiApp, AnkiDroid etc which is a bit confusing to me hahah), not sure which one is it that you're referring to? Thanks for the recommendations, much appreciated! :D
Language Goals for the New Year
Hi guys!
I have a lot of resolutions for the new year.
Well, honestly my 2020 already got off to a rocky start so I don't have much hope for the new year lol.
But still, one needs to stay positive, right?
!
I'll be putting my focus on Italian and Japanese this year, but I've been a bit overwhelmed by the vast range of learning resources available, so I decided to write down a list detailing how I'm going to learn these languages to give myself some directions.
Japanese:1.
Udemy online courses (for N4 & N3) - I'm going to start off with this online course for both levels to learn the essential grammar items & vocabulary needed for that level first.
2.
JLPT-specific textbooks · vocabulary: 日本語チャレンジ ことば N4 N4 1500 単語 · grammar & listening: 新完全マスター · reading: スピードマスター N4 読解 TBD for N3 but should be more or less the same, suggestions on what books to get are very much appreciated :)3.
General reading · TangoRisto App · Easy Japanese App for News · will probably try to get a graded reader or something.
maybe children's books?
aAny suggestions?
4.
General listening · YouTube videos: JPod101, Japanese Ammo with Misa etc · TV dramas for immersion · might start watching children's animations like Peppa Pig when I reach N3?5.
General writing - writing journals here on LangCorrect6.
Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memorisze vocabulary (I don't do well with flashcard apps so I don't have many choices)Italian:Honestly I'm kind of lost when it comes to Italian.
I've taken Italian courses at a language school here before & also at university, technically my grammar knowledge should be at B2 level but I've forgotten a lot of it already so I need to catch up at some point this year.
I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memoriszing vocabulary.
Sources include YouTube videos, fairytales, readers etc.
And when that's done, I'll move on to grammar.
I've got loads of grammar books so that shouldn't be a problem.
More importantly, I've always got the Mighty Google!
For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching children's shows and movies.
There are just so many resources out there that it makes me dizzy just thinking about it!
That's about it, it's time for Japanese I'm afraid, so I'll talk to you guys next time.
Any comments on my plans (or my English) would be welcome!
Thanks and Happy New Year!
:) x
Feedback
You were wrong on a few words, other than that it was very good.
Jan. 7, 2020
Thank you so much for the help! :) Cheers!
Well, honestly my 2020 already got off to a rocky start so I don't have much hope for the new year lol, LOL.
The preference is to capitalize acronyms/initialisms.
Udemy online courses (for N4 & N3) - I'm going to start off with this online course for both levels to learn the essential grammar items &and vocabulary needed for that level first.
"&" implies two things joined together. "And" would be a better choice here. "N4 & N3" as a grouping looks fine.
JLPT-specific textbooks · vocabulary: 日本語チャレンジ ことば N4 N4 1500 単語 · grammar &and listening: 新完全マスター · reading: スピードマスター N4 読解 TBD for N3 but should be more or less the same, suggestions on what books to get are very much appreciated :)3.
"&" implies two things joined together. "And" would be a better choice here.
General listening · YouTube videos: JPod101, Japanese Ammo with Misa etc · TV dramas for immersion · might start watching children animationsartoons for children like Peppa Pig when I reach N3?5.
I've taken Italian courses at a language school here before &and also at university, technically my grammar knowledge should be at B2 level but I've forgotten a lot of it already so I need to catch up at some point this year.
"&" implies two things joined together. "And" would be a better choice here.
Jan. 7, 2020
Thanks for pointing it out! :)
Feedback
I added an additional language (Japanese) to your studying languages. Cheers and happy new years!
Jan. 7, 2020
Thank you so much!! Much appreciated! Happy New Year to you as well :P (a bit late, but still!)
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Hi guys! |
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I have a lot of resolutions for the new year. |
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Well, honestly my 2020 already got off to a rocky start so I don't have much hope for the new year lol. Well, honestly my 2020 already got off to a rocky start so I don't have much hope for the new year The preference is to capitalize acronyms/initialisms.
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But still, one needs to stay positive, right? |
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I'll be putting my focus on Italian and Japanese this year, but I've been a bit overwhelmed by the vast range of learning resources available so I decided to write down a list detailing how I'm going to learn these languages to give myself some directions. I'll be putting my focus on Italian and Japanese this year, but I've been a bit overwhelmed by the vast range of learning resources available so I decided to write down a list detailing how I'm going to learn these languages to give myself some direction I think it should be singular? Can’t be sure; it probably doesn’t matter too much.
I'll be putting my focus on Italian and Japanese this year, but I've been a bit overwhelmed by the vast range of learning resources available, so I decided to write down a list detailing how I'm going to learn these languages to give myself some direction |
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Japanese:1. |
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Udemy online courses (for N4 & N3) - I'm going to start off with this online course for both levels to learn the essential grammar items & vocabulary needed for that level first. Udemy online courses (for N4 & N3) - I'm going to start off with this online course for both levels to learn the essential grammar items "&" implies two things joined together. "And" would be a better choice here. "N4 & N3" as a grouping looks fine.
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JLPT-specific textbooks · vocabulary: 日本語チャレンジ ことば N4 N4 1500 単語 · grammar & listening: 新完全マスター · reading: スピードマスター N4 読解 TBD for N3 but should be more or less the same, suggestions on what books to get are very much appreciated :)3. JLPT-specific textbooks · vocabulary: 日本語チャレンジ ことば N4 N4 1500 単語 · grammar "&" implies two things joined together. "And" would be a better choice here.
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General reading · TangoRisto App · Easy Japanese App for News · will probably try to get a graded reader or something. |
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maybe children books? maybe children’s books? maybe children’s books? maybe childrens’ books? maybe children's books? |
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any suggestions?
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General listening · YouTube videos: JPod101, Japanese Ammo with Misa etc · TV dramas for immersion · might start watching children animations like Peppa Pig when I reach N3?5. General listening · YouTube videos: JPod101, Japanese Ammo with Misa etc · TV dramas for immersion · might start watching c General listening · YouTube videos: JPod101, Japanese Ammo with Misa etc · TV dramas for immersion · might start watching children's animations like Peppa Pig when I reach N3?5. |
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General writing - writing journals here on LangCorrect6. |
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Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memorise vocabulary (I don't do well with flashcard apps so I don't have many choices)Italian:Honestly I'm kind of lost when it comes to Italian. Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memori I think “memorize” is how we spell it here in the US and “memorise” is how the UK spells it. So, I just corrected it on now I would spell it!
Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memori I think “memorize” is how we spell it here in the US and “memorise” is how the UK spells it. So, I just corrected it on now I would spell it!
Vocabulary - using apps like Duolingo & Lingodeer to help me memori |
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I've taken Italian courses at a language school here before & also at university, technically my grammar knowledge should be at B2 level but I've forgotten a lot of it already so I need to catch up at some point this year. I've taken Italian courses at a language school here before "&" implies two things joined together. "And" would be a better choice here.
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I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memorising vocabulary. I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memori I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memori I'll start with a new vocabulary notebook and try getting as many words written down as possible to help expand my vocabulary, which is one of my weakest areas because I just don't like memori |
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Sources include YouTube videos, fairytales, readers etc. |
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And when that's done, I'll move on to grammar. |
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I've got loads of grammar books so that shouldn't be a problem. |
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More importantly, I've always got the Mighty Google! |
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For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching children shows and movies. For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching children’s shows and movies. For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching children’s shows and movies. For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching childrens’ shows and movies. For listening, I'm thinking of listening to podcasts and also watching children's shows and movies. |
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There are just so many resources out there that it makes me dizzy just thinking about it! There are |
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That's about it, it's time for Japanese I'm afraid, so I'll talk to you guys next time. |
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Any comments on my plans (or my English) would be welcome! |
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Thanks and Happy New Year! |
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:) x |
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