learning japanese

[alicia94]

I don't think Bunka is too fast paced now given that it has added another elementary level to become 3 and the content is still the same. I haven't found it fast even when there were only 2 elementary levels but it's true that if you pick Bunka, you would have to stick with it till the end of intermediate cos of the difference in structure with other school.
Anyway Bunka is awesome if you are in the right class. I've been lucky most of the time except for when i was in Intermediate 2 so it has been pretty good for me.

 

[Taopokz]

Hello I need some advices from fellow Japanese learners here.

I am currently done with Japanese 2 in NUS, uses Minna No Nihongo 1-2. I want to continue next semester but might not have the time due to clashes with clinical attachment.

I am thinking of taking up a night class in Ikoma to continue learning, is it possible to join the intermediate class or would I be going to basic 2?

TIA

 

[peiling0902]

Hi

Can any1 advise basic class at ikoma by 3rd lesson will be learning till what? Wanted to join new class but right now they asked me to join on going class starting 3rd lesson meaning 1st & 2nd lesson will be a quick make up class.

 

[dimitri_can]

Taopokz: intermediate 1.

Peiling: I think is hiragana...

 

[peiling0902]

Thanks if it's not too difficult then I think I can start going. If I complete all basic 4 term in ikoma should be able to go for n5 in next June?

Not sure if I can complete in time for June since its only 1 lesson a week..

 

[dimitri_can]

Next Dec. Jun will be hard

 

[mousepad_88]

Thanks if it's not too difficult then I think I can start going. If I complete all basic 4 term in ikoma should be able to go for n5 in next June?

Not sure if I can complete in time for June since its only 1 lesson a week..

next sat is my third class=) me also once a week on saturday. i also wish to take the n5, aiming at june too.

 

[peiling0902]

Mousepad.. If I join sun class will be 3rd class le.. I will miss out 1st & 2nd class.. Is it tough? Hmmm seems impossible to take in jun n5?

 

[mousepad_88]

Mousepad.. If I join sun class will be 3rd class le.. I will miss out 1st & 2nd class.. Is it tough? Hmmm seems impossible to take in jun n5?

i dont think it is impossible to catch up the 1st and 2nd lesson. just alot of memorising. for me i always make an effort to go through the things i learnt on the train to work. you definately will be able to catch up but of course you must put in some work on your part.

 

[peiling0902]

mousepad what I mean was below reply by dimitrimentioned to take n5 in jun might be hard. Dec will be fine..

 

[dimitri_can]

heard of the hare and the tortoise story?

 

[mousepad_88]

mousepad what I mean was below reply by dimitrimentioned to take n5 in jun might be hard. Dec will be fine..

oh.. if cant make it for june then dec is fine by me too=)

 

[peiling0902]

heard of the hare and the tortoise story?

Slow & steady wins the race..

 

[dimitri_can]

Good that u know. I rest my case.

 

[peiling0902]

Good that u know. I rest my case.

Yupz thanks for the enlightenment. Shall start slow & build my foundation well. Thanks alot

 

[solarwings]

heh y jlpt at psb... =/ just received the test voucher...

The counter staff say that SMU don't wanna rent out their building this december. Besides, it's uni exam period...

 

[galaxiwae]

hi all,

any recommendations to improve listening? i realise i have problems listening to japanese speech once the pace is too fast!

 

[solarwings]

^ How about listening to japanese radio?

If you like anime(like me), most anime have their own radio shows. These anime radio shows are usually hosted by the voice actors/actresses, where they say both in-character and out of character stuff, talk about the series and their characters, answer questions from listeners, etc.
The japanese used in the radio shows are mostly informal though but spoken at natural speed and there are no visuals to distract from the listening.
Over time, listening to such shows has helped me get used to the pace of speaking.
For example, I'm currently listening to the SAO radio show, and Kirito's seiyuu is talking about his experience in voice acting the character.

I started out a number of years back due to curiosity about the people behind the voices and totally not understanding a single word. lol

 

[dimitri_can]

Galaxiwae: what level r u currently studying?

 

[bugmenot45]

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