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I prefer to study alone, whether at home or in the library. One thing I don't like is having distractions while studying. I wouldn't mind studying with friends as long as they respect my space and let me study in peace.

Whenever I read or hear about Spanish profanity, they make me feel amused in one way or another. I have played Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as well as San Andreas and heard many of these profane words, such as p*nd*jo, m*r*c*n, c*br*n, c*j*n*s, etc.

Since my formal basic Nihongo class started last week, we were introduced to writing hiragana. The basic vowels are quite tricky, but once you get the hang of it, it is already easy. Speaking and memorization is not so difficult, but writing it can be quite complicated. You have to make sure that the strokes are perfect.

I just came from my first day of elementary Nihongo, and we were introduced to hiragana. Since I'm still a beginner, I'm finding it difficult to practice writing. Speaking is all right but I should memorize the sounds as we will have a quiz next meeting.

I found it easy for me to learn English since I'm a native speaker, and learning the language became a snap when I entered school. Once you are already born with a fairly decent command of the language, speaking it will be easier than if you don't have prior knowledge. Watching English movies will also reinforce your learning. I also have a comprehensive English handbook for professionals and students. The handbook provides the most basic rules in English, from spelling and punctuation to grammar.

I just tried Memrise through Facebook, and it's quite a good learning program. I wanted to study Japanese, so I gave it a try. I've already finished one lesson as well, and the interface is easy. I'm really looking forward to learning more as I use the program.

Constant repetition and memorization will really help in learning a language. If you encounter a certain phrase being frequently spoken in movies, you are most likely to repeat it. It not only applies to the English language, but also to other languages you are learning as well. It is more fun learning a language if you have already been exposed to it several times. Your language skills will be further reinforced if you study it on your own as well.

For me, watching anime is not the only way for me to learn Japanese. I also watch non-anime shows such as tokusatsu (Japanese special effects) shows as well as certain films such as The Last Samurai and Battle Royale II. Of course, I am planning to learn Japanese the traditional way by enrolling in a basic language class. If I'm planning to grasp Japanse in a formal manner, I have to take these things seriously.

When I was still in high school, I had to say that I wasn't very good at reading comprehension questions. In fact, I always got the feeling that I was left behind and when I took the state college entrance exam, I fared very poorly in reading comprehension. Even as my skills grew to this day, I honestly felt that my level of comprehension was still insufficient compared to my peers. I have always felt that I'm lacking something, and still do up to this day.

Learning a language will take some time, and it also depends on the classes as well as your desire to learn. Much like practicing sports, you will mentally exercise your brain into understanding and memorizing basic concepts and terminologies. Once you already know the language basics, you can then move on to intermediate, and later advanced concepts.

I am studying foreign language because of interest. I have always been an anime fan, and while I watch English dubs of my favorite anime shows, I figured that it would be better if I had some knowledge of Nihongo. I know some basic Nihongo words, but I find it difficult to comprehend sentence structure. I have enrolled in a Nihongo language class so I can have a better understanding of the language. Also, it is a good way to keep my brain working.

Even for native English speakers, there are certain words which are spelled in one way but are pronounced in another. Rendezvous, for instance, is pronounced ran-day-vou. Chive is pronounced tsaive, but its pronounciation changes when the word itself changes, such as adding the prefix ar- to chive, giiving archive (pronounced ar-kaive). My English tutor said that if the pronounciation sounds funny, it is definitely wrong.

Having a teacher will greatly help you in areas where self-study or self-review is not sufficient. Of course, the teacher must also be up-to-date with his stock knowledge and enrich himself. Like the student, the teacher is also expected to study his lessons and keep abreast of the latest developments in the language. In that way, he can help the student and update him on any changes. Learning is not just one-way, but a two-way process - while the student assiduously studies his lessons, the teacher prepares his lesson plans, and when the class starts, both are expected to contribute to the discussion.

Thanks a lot for these practice sheets. I just enrolled in a beginner's Nihongo language class, and I've always thought about writing hiragana in addition to katakana. I also downloaded the katakana and kanji practice sheets in preparation for my class.

I'm currently studying Nihongo, and though I can understand some of the vocabulary, I am far from speaking it fluently. I'm also interested in Korean, but I only know a few Korean words. Since I stayed in Saudi Arabia during my childhood years, I, together with my classmates, was required to learn Arabic. I never got interested in learning about the language, and only studied it for purposes of passing.

The word Joto means heat in Swahili, but in Spanish, it is a derogatory term referring to homosexuals. I've encountered this while watching a cartoon show, and the name of that particular character is Joto. As a result they changed his name to Hot Spot.

I just enrolled in a beginner's Japanese language course. Though I am learning Japanese through songs, anime, and movies, it is really difficult to grasp the entirety of the language. You may get the idea, but the spoken language is another matter, so if you are learning to study the language itself, it will take more than just self-study. I would need the guidance of a language instructor to help me as well.

Both words signify doubt as to whether a condition will occur, but they mean the same thing. Perhaps is spoken for usage in formal conversations, though it can also be used in casual spoken usage, albeit sparingly. As for maybe, it will always be for casual usage.

I've already spoken some Korean terms since I practiced taekwondo, but after acquiring my black belt last June, I already "retired." Also, I am enjoying some Korean food, especially bulgogi. But it's my taekwondo training which influenced me to study and learn Korean.

It's all right to be overacting once in a while. Actually, there are situations when the speaker conveys his message but has to deliver sometimes overacting lines to get attention or describe the object with exaggeration. However, when the choice of sentences borders on being melodramatic or, in extreme situations, paranoid, the speaker must have a major problem going on within him.

I have a language handbook as well as some review materials which contain a section on irregular verbs. I think the word quit is likewise an irregular verb, since it is awkward to mention "quitted" when you can just say I quit (e.g. I quit the team yesterday) in the past tense. Though there are some sites which mention "quitted," quit is more of an irregular verb.

I really enjoy reading the quotes in this thread. Not only do they leave behind important pieces of advice, but also they serve a deeper meaning to life. The quote "The Worst They Can Tell You is No" is a double-edged blade for me. Somehow, I interpret that quote to mean an immediate "no" right away. Also, this quote is very much true as well: "A lie often repeated enough becomes the truth." - Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Propaganda Minister. Kurt Cobain's quotes about truth and reality likewise inspire me. "I'd rather be hated for who I am, rather than loved for who I am not." "Pretending to be someone you are not is a waste of the person you are."

When it comes to spelling mistakes being made by other persons, I usually let it pass because I can understand the fact that English is not their first language. However, I'll admit that I get ticked off whenever I go through written texts with obvious spelling mistakes. The word "wierd" is already weird, since it is not only a spelling mistake but also a definition of being unable to spell correctly. "Alot" is just like "irregardless," and I was once guilty of using irregardless a couple of times.

Though I'm already proficient in the English language, particularly as to spelling, there are still many aspects of grammar which I have not substantially absorbed. I'll be taking a major examination this coming week, which is why I'm reviewing for it as well. I'm studying to improve my diction and expand my vocabulary. In addition, I am also studying grammar for purposes of reading comprehension and paragraph organization/development.

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