learning japanese

[King Pikachu]

dear all, i have decided to move on my next stage of life. A lot of things have been going on in my life and i think i need to spend more time on those things. Thanks to all who have supported me/taught me things. Do take care....

Will you still during your free time provides us your expertise on Japanese language to this forum?

 

[Konnichiwa]

dear all, i have decided to move on my next stage of life. A lot of things have been going on in my life and i think i need to spend more time on those things. Thanks to all who have supported me/taught me things. Do take care....

Wah! very sad to hear that...

 

[Gintoki]

hi guys..

saw this book

at kino today, was wondering if its a good book to start picking up japanese? anybody has used this before? thankew~

 

[FrostWurm]

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Err soz,

but to all Bunka learners, has anyone been taught by Ms Eitaki sensei before? Looking for an INT1 teacher now

Thankiez~!

 

[GaaraOfTheSand]

Any electronic dictionary (Japanese) to recommend? I got a paper dict.. thinking of getting one electronic..

I need to get a compact electronic dictionary too to support my learning and for travelling to Japan. Any recommendation? Should be easy enough to be used by elementary/intermediate learners of the japanese language and powerful enough to help even experts. Budget is $700.

Or alternatively software to be installed on itouch, ipad, etc.

 

[ender51244]

it would be cheaper to get it over in japan. i think $500 should be suffifcient. most of them are quite standard and depends on what type of electronic dictionary you are looking for (english-japanese, or english-chinese-japanese, etc). so far i have tried seiko and casio; both are not bad. personal preference on their choice of compilation of dictionaries, i would say.

you can try installing software (through installing apps) on your apple products. they can help you with the basics but i think it isn't as useful as an electronic one.

 

[GaaraOfTheSand]

I won't be going to Japan for at least 1 year. But I'm currently taking japanese classes so have to make do with getting one locally.

Saw Seiko SR-G6000M for SGD499 at Kinokuniya. Good or not? It doesn't have kanji handwriting recognition though.

 

[fox1]

I won't be going to Japan for at least 1 year. But I'm currently taking japanese classes so have to make do with getting one locally.

Saw Seiko SR-G6000M for SGD499 at Kinokuniya. Good or not? It doesn't have kanji handwriting recognition though.

Get one installed in your iPod Touch/iPhone.
Cheap and good.

 

[GaaraOfTheSand]

I don't have any apple product.

 

[fox1]

I don't have any apple product.

Get the iPhone 4 or hold off till Sep for the new iPod Touch.
An electronic dictionary is an awful waste of money.
Check the itunes store for good J/E, J/J dictionaries.

 

[GaaraOfTheSand]

The new iPod Touch has camera right? Then not possible to buy liao... I can't bring camera for work. Only option is a proper electronic dictionary.

Anyway, I've heard from some japanese language students who've actually used and compared both iphone-based dictionary and electronic dictionary that the former can never replace the later's features. Dunno how true. Maybe the software-based one is sufficient if you already own a iphone and does not need features for advanced levels?

 

[ender51244]

buy online i think amazon should have, or the other (i can't remember the name) online shopping website should have. buy and ship it in (and calculate the total cost first to see if its cheaper or not).

or if you have friends going to japan, ask them to get for you. or your teacher, if he/she is kind enough. kinokuniya is way overpriced, i think.

 

[fox1]

The new iPod Touch has camera right? Then not possible to buy liao... I can't bring camera for work. Only option is a proper electronic dictionary.

Anyway, I've heard from some japanese language students who've actually used and compared both iphone-based dictionary and electronic dictionary that the former can never replace the later's features. Dunno how true. Maybe the software-based one is sufficient if you already own a iphone and does not need features for advanced levels?

I went up to JLPT 2 using a free J/E dictionary.

 

[morohh]

The new iPod Touch has camera right? Then not possible to buy liao... I can't bring camera for work. Only option is a proper electronic dictionary.

Anyway, I've heard from some japanese language students who've actually used and compared both iphone-based dictionary and electronic dictionary that the former can never replace the later's features. Dunno how true. Maybe the software-based one is sufficient if you already own a iphone and does not need features for advanced levels?

Hello, if you are learning japanese for the long run and have sufficient fund, it's definitely good to buy an electronic dictionary.

It's definitely much better than the one on iphone or DS as the explanation given in the dictionary is much better and it has ample sample sentences. Recent models also includes information about the word, something like an encylopedia and other useful features like synonym and antonym. You just cannot compare a full blown dictionary with those on other devices.

 

[power789]

Hi all, I am new to japanese studies, but have been to japan using some very basic japanese, mostly english to maneuver around.

Really keen in learning japanese, not expecting to be an expert, but hopefully at least obtain an intermediate level of japanese proficency. So any guide for beginners for me? I was hoping to get into the JCS classes, but I missed the registrations during June. Sigh....

Any intros or recommendations for me? Anywhere near north or central that has good places to learn beginner jap?

 

[masashi]

I need to get a compact electronic dictionary too to support my learning and for travelling to Japan. Any recommendation? Should be easy enough to be used by elementary/intermediate learners of the japanese language and powerful enough to help even experts. Budget is $700.

Or alternatively software to be installed on itouch, ipad, etc.

You can get the Casio Ex-Word XD-SF6200 model. You should be able to get it through online for less than $400. Got mine when my friend happened to be in Japan.

Edit: The model that I've mentioned may be out of production already. The new lineup for Casio is still worthwhile to get as compared to the other brands.

 

[GaaraOfTheSand]

Hi masashi, do you know which model among the new Casio products is equivalent to XD-SF6200?

I'm confused with which model or brand to get as I don't know which is more suited for english-speakers learning japanese at all levels and for english-speakers travelling to japan. Don't want to end up getting one which is meant more for japanese people learning english.

So far other than Casio XD-SF6200, have also got recommended to Seiko SR-G6000M and Casio XD-A6500. My sensei prefers Sharp because it's cheaper but she's more familiar with those models meant for japanese people learning foreign languages.

 

[masashi]

Hi masashi, do you know which model among the new Casio products is equivalent to XD-SF6200?

I'm confused with which model or brand to get as I don't know which is more suited for english-speakers learning japanese at all levels and for english-speakers travelling to japan. Don't want to end up getting one which is meant more for japanese people learning english.

So far other than Casio XD-SF6200, have also got recommended to Seiko SR-G6000M and Casio XD-A6500. My sensei prefers Sharp because it's cheaper but she's more familiar with those models meant for japanese people learning foreign languages.

You can consider getting the XD-A6800 or the XD-A6600, which would be released in 2 days time. Both in my opinion are good choices to consider as the offer very similar contents inside. Though the 6600 might just edge out 6800 slightly for me.

 

[MioFan]

hi guys..

saw this book

at kino today, was wondering if its a good book to start picking up japanese? anybody has used this before? thankew~

Same here. Any good books to recommend?

 

[Ah_keong]

Hi all, I am new to japanese studies, but have been to japan using some very basic japanese, mostly english to maneuver around.

Really keen in learning japanese, not expecting to be an expert, but hopefully at least obtain an intermediate level of japanese proficency. So any guide for beginners for me? I was hoping to get into the JCS classes, but I missed the registrations during June. Sigh....

Any intros or recommendations for me? Anywhere near north or central that has good places to learn beginner jap?

hmm, since you missed the JCS registration, u can either wait till next year jan or try BUNKA or IKOMA.

For your case, I would recommend Japanase for Busy People I kana version