learning japanese

[tootboy]

Check your pm, info on sensei in Bunka in 3 parts [ cause over pm 2000 character limit per msg ]

Hi, could you PM me the info on the senseis in Bunka? I just signed up for Elementary 1 @ Bunka and would like to know more about the teacher that is teaching me - which is Ms Yamamoto.


Many Thanks

 

[ilovepiano]

I like to add,

since u mentioned u were from bunka,

た＋ところ [ int 4 ] is also commonly used with さっき or 今, and in real actual time a while ago like what dimitri_can described.

た＋ばかり [ int 2 ] for recent events from speaker's perspective, not necessarily real time.

I recall someone asked one of sensei about this question u asked, so she quoted an example of a refrigerator, which normally have a operating life of 14-17 years, so when the fridge was spoilt 5mins ago after having bought it as recent as only 3 years ago, it becomes さっき冷蔵庫が壊れたところです。５年前に冷蔵庫を買ったばかり ~ ...

Ok with these 2. Confused about the ~tate one in relation to them. But what a handy example! Thanks for sharing!

-たて form is usually used for cooked food.
Source: From my time spent in supermarkets.

できたて、たきたて、やきたて

It's ok, I have faith in THE SUPERMARKET AUTHORITY. Thanks!

Another one i found.

「ます-form＋たて」 is not a grammar, but a 綴り方.

意味：ある状態が出現したばかりであること。使える動詞はごく限られている。

焼きたてのパン: 焼いたばかりという状態になってるパン
This is talking about a status of something.

Whereas, the other 2.
「た＋ばかり」と「た＋ところ」, You are expressing what happen immediately/shortly after an action has been done. 「動作が終わった間もなくのことを表します」

OK?

Thanks for all the examples.

Summary:

「た＋ばかり」と「た＋ところ」 emphasizes the action that is just completed.

「ます-form＋たて」 emphasizes the state of the subject/object after the action has been completed.


Do let me know if there is no such distinction and it's all in my imagination.

Happy CNY everyone!

 

[dimitri_can]

Anyone want some free books, i am throwing away a lot of books...

 

[affa14]

Anyone want some free books, i am throwing away a lot of books...

im interested. May i know what books?

 

[dimitri_can]

Updates:

Kanzen Master Lvl 1 (taken)
Kanzen Master Lvl 2 (Taken)
Kanzen Master Lvl 4 (Taken)
JLPT 3 Exam Papers 2000-2004 (Taken)
JLPT 4 Exam Papers 2000-2004
JLPT 4 Reading Practice (Taken)
Japanese for Busy People Bk 3 (Taken)
1日１０分の発音練習 (taken)
やさしい国語読解力->selling at $5 (taken)
耳から覚える日本語能力試験２級-> selling at $5
どんなときどう使う日本語表現５００ (JLPT 1/2) ->Selling at $5 (Taken)
Kanzen Master Lvl 2 Kanji ->Selling at $5 (taken)
絵から分かる日本語 (Taiwan version)->selling at $5 (Used by Ikoma for their N1 prep class) (Taken)

Might have some more to throw. While Stocks last

Pls pm me with ur name, contact number and MSN and i will get in touch with u shortly. Thanks

 

[dimitri_can]

Round 2 of books

中級から学ぼう (selling $7) no CD but will try to find useful for N2/N3 (taken)
いつかどこかで (selling $7) no CD but will try to find useful for N2/N3
必勝日本語能力試験２級 (selling $2) useful for N2 (taken)
新文化日本語１ (selling $15) useful for beginner
日本語中級J501 (selling $5) useful for N2/N3 (taken)
Minna no Nihongo 1 (selling $7) useful for beginner good condition (8/10) (taken)
日本語社会文化 (selling $4) useful for N1/N2 (taken)
JLPT 1 2005-2006 (selling $5) useful for N1 (taken)
Japanese Cultural code words (selling $10) useful for culture
JLPT 1 2000-2004 (selling $15)

 

[dimitri_can]

Round 3 coming up soon.

 

[ahmahippo]

-Ikoma
or
-Bunka

i dont know which to go as each has its own good point.
normally a starter would choose which sch?

 

[LeonVX]

I chosed Bunka because of the patented learning method they teach.. I feel the pace @ bunka is kinda fast sometimes. Never been to Ikoma for class, so cant comment on it.

 

[masashi]

I chosed Bunka because of the patented learning method they teach.. I feel the pace @ bunka is kinda fast sometimes. Never been to Ikoma for class, so cant comment on it.

I have to agree with you to a certain extent on this. Yes, from beginner's course till the end of intermediate course, it's a good place to learn. In my opinion though, from Pre-Advance onwards, Ikoma would be a better choice with a more structured programme for advanced learning

 

[ahmahippo]

ok i go for bunka first then after complete the courses there i go to ikoma?

 

[dimitri_can]

Round 3 of books.

Shadowing Let's Speak Japanese (selling $5/for ppl weak in speaking) (taken)
日本語文法句型・辞典 (selling $10, written in Chinese/for ppl need a reference textbook)
中学校の国語読解問題を１５パターンで完全攻略 (selling $10/for ppl weak in comprehension/N2 and N3) (taken)
ズバリ２級文字・語彙 (selling $2/ N2/ was told that my friend did very well for paper 1 after finishing doing the whole book) (taken)

 

[dimitri_can]

These are the books left.

耳から覚える日本語能力試験２級-> selling at $10 (recommended book)
Kanzen Master Lvl 2 Kanji ->Selling at $5 (taken)
いつかどこかで (selling $7) no CD, will try to find,useful for N2/N3 (taken)
Japanese Cultural code words (selling $10) useful for culture (taken)
JLPT 1 2000-2004 (selling $15)
日本語文法句型・辞典 (selling $10) (taken)
Minna no Nihongo 2-1 and 2-2 combined in 1 book (selling $28,original price $38, good condition) (taken)

My scary increased library!!!

 

[x_hollister_x]

Hi all,

I'm looking for Tuttle Compact Japanese dictionary by Samuel E. Martin.

anyone letting go of this dictionary? thanks

 

[ahmahippo]

does anyone know about how many students will be in each classes @ Bunka?
for Ikoma I know is between 8-18 students

do you think Bunka open today?

 

[LeonVX]

does anyone know about how many students will be in each classes @ Bunka?
for Ikoma I know is between 8-18 students

do you think Bunka open today?

dun't think bunka open today, stated on their website, they are closed on public holiday.

my previous ele 1 class size ard 13 ppl.

 

[dimitri_can]

Latest information received

N3: About 800 Kanji characters
N2: 1000-1200 Kanji characters

 

[anfield22]

bunka max class size of 14, but it seems like the higher up u go, your class will get smaller. maybe cos alot of ppl when they are beginning damn garang but as it gets harder they cant take the heat and stop

 

[dimitri_can]

My previous Pre-Advanced 3 class had 17. I think it depends on the class.

 

[ahmahippo]

oh ok thanks all.
me coming sat going down to reg.
hope they do open