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I prefer to take down notes manually through handwriting, especially in class. Through handwriting, I am able to practice my Nihongo skills, especially the kanji. Whenever I'm at home, I use the PC and type supplemental notes in addition to my handwritten ones. The problem with using smartphones or tablets is that it has to run on electric or battery power. Even with the advancement in technology, there will always be drawbacks. Sometimes you may not expect it, but your laptop may not boot at all, and it will be disastrous if you put all of your notes in one gadget.

I sometimes have a habit of tuning in to Arabic language news channels through the internet, out of curiosity. The irony of it all is that I didn't like learning Arabic in my elementary and first year high school, However, in my adulthood, I'm trying to listen as to how commentators and guests in Arabic language programs speak very naturally. Even if iI don't understand what the commentators are talking about, they will mention words familiar to my hearing, like "Inshallah."

My Japanese language teacher is an inspiration for me. She has trained many other students before me, and one of those who she trained is also one of my teachers as well. Our Japanese language class is also fun. She encourages her students to do their best. Most of my classmates had fun learning the language. In addition to learning the language, we were also taught how to make origami. We also watched videos about Japanese culture. For that, I'm very grateful for the training she imparted on me and my classmates.

I have a couple of foreign language films, and they have subtitles in them. Most of my foreign language films are Japanese tokusatsu as well as anime, while I have a French film too. The French film doesn't have any subtitles at all. Despite my lack of desire to learn French, I watched the movie for what it is. As for the Japanese language films and shows, they are already provided with subtitles by various fansubbers. Sometimes the fansubbers have a "creative" way of translating the Japanese into English, and they come up with rather unique English subtitles.

Back in my first year high school, we were required to read certain passages from the Qu'ran as part of our Arabic language learning. Some passages are quite long, while there are others which are short. The passages are at random and chosen by our teacher. In our elementary years though, we were not required to read about the Qu'ran. Do you consider reading Qu'ranic passages in Arabic a part of learning the language?

I am quite fond of hearing profanity in a foreign language, especially in the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, where it featured the Spanish-speaking communities swearing. Sometimes I just want to say the words to my parents as they would have no idea what they mean. I also try to practice them on my own for fun.

The only work of Shakespeare which I have appreciated is Macbeth. I admit that I wasn't fond of Shakespeare's works, especially A Midsummer Night's Dream. I recall reading Macbeth in my fourth year high school, and it was truly a tragedy. Wnen our next class hasn't started yet, I would always read my English textbook on that particular chapter.

I have never reached this "comfort zone" in learning the Japanese language, especially when it comes to my Elementary 1 class. Though I got very high marks in the midterm examinations, I was pulled down in the finals. I may have passed the course, but I honestly feel that my efforts were not good enough, as I wanted to aim for something higher. I don't want to fall under the thinking of 'good enough for me." I may have good marks in grammar and reading, writing is just fine, but listening is really bad such that I have to improve myself on the latter.

I'm looking forward to the iOS version, as listening is one of my main drawbacks in learning Nihongo. I may have high marks in grammar and reading, while writing is okay.. It's the listening portion which pulled my marks down.

I lived in Saudi Arabia during my elementary school days as well as first year high school. Unfortunately I never had any desire to learn the Arabic language, as it was more of a school requirement. We started learning Arabic in Grade 3, but I hated learning something which I had no interest in. I had to study the language just to pass our year level. After first year high school, I was glad to have left.

"I milk drink" is the direct English equivalent of "Watashi wa gyuunyuu wo nomimasu" / わたし は ぎゅうにゅう を のみます。 The Subject-Object-Verb pattern in the Japanese language can be tricky to master, so you'll need to have constant practice. This is only the basic rule, and once I enroll in the next level of my Elementary Japanese classes, the S-O-V sentence structure will entirely change, as I will learn about complex sentence patterns.

I always make it a point to write everything in full, even when texting. Sometimes the message can be misunderstood and writing in text abbreviations will turn off the recipient, especially if s/he is not familiar with text words such as BTW, LOL, etc. For instance, through Facebook Messenger, I always write my words in full to avoid being misunderstood. When people get lazy in writing, the message becomes blurred such that you will have difficulty trying to interpret it.

Whenever I study Japanese, I would try to think and act like a Japanese salaryman. But honestly, I don't think I can make better decisions, as I will always be prone to making and committing mistakes.

I was thinking of signing up, but after reading your post, I'm having second thoughts about joining. I'm pretty certain that they will have to charge me a certain amount. But in any case, the site looks interesting. It's great for those who want to focus on learning kanji, which is also one of my weaknesses. The mnemonics make the site similar to Memrise, except it's for kanji.

Next year, it's possible that I may have to continue my Japanese language classes. I'll be getting a job soon and it's likely that I will have to enroll in the weekend class. Of course, while at home, I will supplement my learning with all available online resources at my disposal, in addition to reviewing the lessons I have been given.

Most common words always feature the "I before e" rule. Achieve, belief, chief, and relieve are just some. Deceive, deceit, conceit, and perceive always fall under the "except after c" rule. There are words which do not follow the "i before e except after c" rule, such as reinforce, heir, and leisure. It's pretty easy if you know these rules by heart as well as the words which fall under any of these categories. If one word falls under one category, it will not be put in any of the others.

Looking back, I have gained a new appreciation for reading comprehension questions. When it comes to reading news articles, Wikipedia articles, newspaper opinions and commentaries, you will have to formulate your own questions at the back of your mind. Instead of simply reading the articles, you will formulate your own opinion and insights as you read on. Even in my Elementary Japanese 1 class, we also had reading comprehension questions, and I have scored better. Reading comprehension is an indispensable part of critical thinking and reading.

From the looks of it, the language is German. While Duolingo is a great way to learn a language, it does have flaws and is far from perfect. Maybe the developers decided to make Duolingo a bit more fun. Whether the errors are intentional or not, it is more likely that people will remember the errors more than the correct ones. Learning a language is fun, but these strange phrases, no matter how grammatically correct they may be, would be crossing the line.

In a way, yes. Whenever I speak Nihongo, I am beginning to show some changes such as bowing more often. In addition, I have a calm composure as well. I also notice that some of my habits also change, such as being early when going to school or work. My desire for learning has never been greater. I value honor and integrity more than anything else. On a personal level, I am both fascinated and intrigued by Japanese ethics and morals.

I still find it difficult to learn the language of neighboring countries. Though I live in the Philippines, I am not interested at the moment to learn about the languages of its neighbors, in particular Indonesia and Malaysia. True, Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Malaysia have similarities to Filipino, but if you're not happy about learning the language, it won't help much. Actually, I know of a doctor here who is from Indonesia, but he studied medicine in the Philippines. However, he speaks English more often.

I think the Quote button was pressed twice. I never spoke to myself, as I posted in this thread only once.

I only use po/opo when talking to my prospective employers, as they are my seniors as well as superiors. The use of po/opo has more to do with humility and respect to others, as well as a form of Filipino honorifics. I use ho/oho when talking to colleagues of the same rank, but I still prefer to use po/opo. When talking to close friends, I drop these words because I wouldn't want to look like I'm talking to an old person. I also drop these words when talking to my immediate family, as my relationships with them have become strained.

You may want to recommend to her the site of Nihongo Master, as well as the JLPT Resource. The JLPT Resource site has MP3 files which can help, as well as some reading materials, from the beginner up to the advanced.

はじめまして。 わたし は "AExAVF" です。 どうぞ よろしく お ねがいします。 I am also a student of the Japanese language, although I'm still on the basics. I just completed my Elementary Japanese 1 and hopefully I will be able to enroll for Elementary 2 next year once I find work. Hopefully, I'll be able to apply my language skills in the government service. Hope to see you around!

I've felt the pressure of learning the Arabic language during my elementary years all the way to first year high school, as I lived in Saudi Arabia during that time. I think it was in Grade 2 or 3 when we were required to study the Arabic alphabet, and eventually we moved on to learning vocabulary, grammar, reading, and Islamic studies. Sometimes learning some sections of the Arabic language can be easy, but the truth is I never got used to liking Arabic at all. I only studied Arabic only because it was a requirement. However, when I entered second year high school, I studied in a local school in the Philippines. I was relieved of the fact that I no longer lived in a foreign country.