learning japanese

[Yellowfin]

Do you have prior knowledge in Japanese first?
1stly, you need to understand why you need to study Japanese.

No, I don't have any knowledge in Japanese.

For social interaction.

 

[swordsly]

Hi,

does anyone know of any good website for self-studying Japanese?
just take it that I don't have any formal learning experience in it.

Thanks.

 

[dimitri_can]

You can start off via Learn Japanese online.
You can opt to pay $1 US for 30 days of usage, if not it's free for 7 days. =)

 

[Death4ngel]

Hi,

does anyone know of any good website for self-studying Japanese?
just take it that I don't have any formal learning experience in it.

Thanks.

Which part of Japanese?

Hiragana, Katana, just memorise from some table. No two choice about it. Might help if you try to read some japanese blogs, doesnt matter if you can understand, just need to invoke your recall.

For grammar, I read this last time.
Learn Japanese | Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese

Nowadays got a lot of free Japanese apps on phone also.

 

[dimitri_can]

There is also a free JLPT N4/N5 prep class for every day on the week before JLPT. I will also go through the sure to come out exam questions... <hurries to stock up new JLPT books>

N4 students:
7-8.30pm: Do mock test
8.30-10pm: Lesson

N5 students:
7-8.30pm: Lesson
8.30-10pm: Do mock test

Gentle reminder for those who are interested.

Read more details here

 

[swordsly]

You can start off via Learn Japanese online.
You can opt to pay $1 US for 30 days of usage, if not it's free for 7 days. =)

Arigatou~

Which part of Japanese?

Hiragana, Katana, just memorise from some table. No two choice about it. Might help if you try to read some japanese blogs, doesnt matter if you can understand, just need to invoke your recall.

For grammar, I read this last time.
Learn Japanese | Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese

Nowadays got a lot of free Japanese apps on phone also.

I used to learn elementary japanese so hiragana and katana is not unfamiliar to me.
The grammar is the one I'm looking for. Thanks! (And wah lao you stalk me to this forum )

 

[tulielf]

Hi, is anybody study in pyaess japanese language school?
Pls share your experiences with the school and how the classes are conducted.

 

[Keri_Lee]

Hi guys,

Realised recently setsuzoku is one of my weak areas ):

How do all of you learn setsuzoku words??

What is the best way to learn setsuzoku phases?

Is there any books out there to read on or something?

Thanks!!!

 

[dimitri_can]

Hi guys,

Realised recently setsuzoku is one of my weak areas ):

How do all of you learn setsuzoku words??

What is the best way to learn setsuzoku phases?

Is there any books out there to read on or something?

Thanks!!!

do u mean words like それから、とはいえ、 etc?

 

[Keri_Lee]

do u mean words like それから、とはいえ、 etc?

Ah yes~!

 

[dimitri_can]

Suggest you to read up more newspaper articles and try to reference to the context. Then it's kinda easier to remember.

Another way, is go to Denshi Jisho - Online Japanese dictionary and search for example sentences then memorize the sentence.

 

[dimitri_can]

FREE Prep Class for N2/N3 students

Hi all, went to JCS today and saw a lot of potential N2/N3 students.
With this, i would like to offer FREE prep classes for N2/N3 students. This is part of my effort to give back to the community.

This is the last year where N2/N3 will be this easy. Next year, it will be more difficult... =(

I will not be taking any students from this class to be my future students. So moderators, you can feel safe that this is not a gimmick.

Starting Date: 9 June 2014 - 3 July 2014
Printing Materials: to be divided for those who attend (about $1-$2 per session)
Days: Mon/Thurs
Time: 7.30-10:00pm
Location: Wilkie Edge (nearest MRT: Little India/Dhoby Ghaut)
No. of slots: 8 (fastest finger first)

EDIT: 3 slots taken. 5 slots left.

Things i will go through

1) Speed Reading for passages
2) N2/N3 Grammar points that often appear
3) How to score points for each section
4) Passing Listening

For enquiries and registration, feel free to pm me or email me at learnJapaneseSG@live.com.
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You can read more about my student:

I have been studying Japanese for 5 years and underwent Can’s tutelage for the 2nd half of 2011 for JLPT N1. Can was able to find out my weak areas quickly through an interview and helped to arrest the issue. Using a variety of materials imported from Japan, he went through the grammar points slowly with me and made sure that I understood clearly the subtle meanings and usage of the N1 grammar. With his help, I was able to pull my grammar score from 25 to 39 and scored an A for grammar within half a year.

Can exhibits great passion for teaching Japanese and he sometimes uses innovative methods to help his students learn, such as improving listening via dramas and songs, which makes his lessons very interesting.

I would definitely recommend Can as a Japanese teacher for serious learners of the language.

By: Ken Chen
Private student, Passed JLPT N1 (Jul 2012)

Dear all, gentle reminder that there is a briefing session on the 26th of this month. Please RSVP if u are coming. Link

 

[DNA9179]

Anyone know if there is any school that teach japanese language conduct in mandarin? Bcoz my friends are from malaysia and they worry they might not catch up with the lesson if it's all conducted in English. Thanks ya

 

[Shooshoe]

Official JLPT N4 practice papers

Hello, anyone taking N4 this year? I bought this in late 2013 but didn't use it at all. If I'm not mistaken this is the official book. Mint condition, no pencil markings. CD intact. Price tag intact $14.70 from Kino. Selling at $9.90, any takers? Thanks!

P/S: HWZ didn't allow me to post pictures/links coz of low post counts.. you can search for the book on Kino website.

日本語能力試験公式問題集 ＜Ｎ４＞
By 国際交流基金 / 日本国際教育支援協会
Publisher : 凡人社
Published Date : 2012/03
ISBN : 9784893588203

 

[Shooshoe]

JCS

Anyone know if there is any school that teach japanese language conduct in mandarin? Bcoz my friends are from malaysia and they worry they might not catch up with the lesson if it's all conducted in English. Thanks ya

Hi, I have a friend who is currently enrolled in JCS for Elementary Class (A class). She told me that it's the only class that is conducted in Mandarin. The bad thing is, if she misses a class, she cannot attend other classes to "make-up" because the rest are all conducted in English. Give JCS a call to find out more! But their intake is in Dec (lessons start January) so you must be prepared to wait.. unless she has prior knowledge and can take a placement test to "crash" the existing class.

JCS Japanese Language School
Midland House, 112 Middle Road #05-00
Singapore 188970

Tel: +65 63383428
Fax: +65 63390328

P/S: I've been a student with JCS for 4 years and I enjoy my classes very much.

 

[dimitri_can]

Anyone know if there is any school that teach japanese language conduct in mandarin? Bcoz my friends are from malaysia and they worry they might not catch up with the lesson if it's all conducted in English. Thanks ya

Hougang Japanese Language School, Kitahara-principal also teach in Mandarin and i also teach in Mandarin. =)

 

[jeremiahtong]

Hi, I have a friend who is currently enrolled in JCS for Elementary Class (A class). She told me that it's the only class that is conducted in Mandarin. The bad thing is, if she misses a class, she cannot attend other classes to "make-up" because the rest are all conducted in English. Give JCS a call to find out more! But their intake is in Dec (lessons start January) so you must be prepared to wait.. unless she has prior knowledge and can take a placement test to "crash" the existing class.

JCS Japanese Language School
Midland House, 112 Middle Road #05-00
Singapore 188970

Tel: +65 63383428
Fax: +65 63390328

P/S: I've been a student with JCS for 4 years and I enjoy my classes very much.

Is there reading and conversation practice in each lesson?

 

[dimitri_can]

2級語彙ノートをアップしました。

 

[dimitri_can]

My new collection is here.

 

[GotBetrayed]

I new to this thing. I am keen to learn Japanese but where do u all recommend? I am considering Ikoma and JCS. What do u guys think?