learning japanese

[dimitri_can]

Whole day...

 

[sweet_vanilla]

Whole day...

Might join u. Pm me ur contact
Will you be giving tips on that day too?

 

[dimitri_can]

Yea. Sent u my hp

 

[XasakuraX]

for andriod, if u using GO launcher, can try GO keyboard jap plugin. free~

 

[solarwings]

Sony Ericsson android phones(xperia) come with pre-installed japanese keyboard. Been using it for the past few months

 

[dimitri_can]

Exam Tips time
70-90% chance that it will come out!
You can go to Twitter to get my Skype account for more tips. (^_^)

日本語能力試験N１級

日本語能力試験N２級

日本語能力試験N３級

JLPT N4

JLPT N5

 

[dimitri_can]

N5 student told me that what I spotted came out... 3本

 

[Heleth]

Hi, I'm currently taking classes at Ikoma and now since it's the school holidays, I feel like doing some self-study.

Been stalking this thread for quite awhile and brought those N5 recommendations

I was wonder if anyone has any recommendations for a dictionary? My vocab is pretty limited as of now...

Thanks!

 

[dimitri_can]

Try the Kodansha dictionary.

Kodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary: Masatoshi Yoshida, Yoshikatsu Nakamura: 9784770027504: Amazon.com: Books

btw, how did everyone fare.
N1 and N2 listening was bad, i heard.

 

[Heleth]

Try the Kodansha dictionary.

Kodansha's Furigana Japanese-English Dictionary: Masatoshi Yoshida, Yoshikatsu Nakamura: 9784770027504: Amazon.com: Books

btw, how did everyone fare.
N1 and N2 listening was bad, i heard.

thanks!
Will try to find if kino has it

 

[Duramis]

Hey guys,
From what I read, Bunka and Ikoma are good language schools, though rather pricey. I'd like to know though how is Aoba and Pyaess teaching structure like? My aim is to be able to read, speak and write, such that when I travel to Japan, I won't have a hard time. And I would also like to take the JPLT exams.

 

[dimitri_can]

Some extra notes for those using Minna no Nihongo.

 

[Reny078]

I'd like to prepare for N4 in July 2013.

For N5, I studied this book but there isnt any for N4
実力アップ！日本語能力試験 〈Ｎ５　読む〉 文字・語彙・文法 （改訂版）
http://www.kinokuniya.com/sg/index.php/fbs003?common_param=9784896894721

so what books will be useful?

Thank you for the recommendations.

 

[jeremiahtong]

With reference to dimitri_can's post 7603:

White Rabbit Express Shop Nihongo 500 Mon - Beginner - JLPT N4 - Learn Japanese

White Rabbit Express Shop Do It Yourself: Japanese Grammar Review (Beginner-Level) - Grammar - Grouped by SKILL > - Learn Japanese

White Rabbit Express Shop JLPT N4 Official Practice Workbook - JLPT N4 - Learn Japanese

 

[XasakuraX]

kino having xmas sale for members, 13 -22 dec iirc.

best time to hoot ur books n stuff nw~

what books for n3?

 

[dimitri_can]

I'd like to prepare for N4 in July 2013.

For N5, I studied this book but there isnt any for N4
実力アップ！日本語能力試験 〈Ｎ５　読む〉 文字・語彙・文法 （改訂版）
http://www.kinokuniya.com/sg/index.php/fbs003?common_param=9784896894721

so what books will be useful?

Thank you for the recommendations.

This book should be enough

White Rabbit Express Shop Do It Yourself: Japanese Grammar Review (Beginner-Level) - Beginner - Grouped by LEVEL > - Learn Japanese

 

[dimitri_can]

Anyone wanna try to answer this question? You will get a small prize from me if you can answer it correctly.

通常、「ある」は非情物の存在を示すときに使われ、「いる」が有情物の存在を示すときに使われる。しかし「彼には子どもがいる」を「彼には子どもがある」に置き換えられる場合がある。それはどのようなときか考えてみなさい。

Normally, 「ある」 is used to describe inanimate objects and 「いる」 is used to describe animate objects. However, there are times when 「彼には子どもがいる」 is replaceable with 「彼には子どもがある」. In what kind of situations would such replacements happen.

 

[Duramis]

Hey dimitri_can, thanks for the lesson. Really something different, feels more like a study grp than class. Relaxing, rather fun, more interactive. Lessons are in depth too, awesome!

 

[unfinished07]

Anyone wanna try to answer this question? You will get a small prize from me if you can answer it correctly.

通常、「ある」は非情物の存在を示すときに使われ、「いる」が有情物の存在を示すときに使われる。しかし「彼には子どもがいる」を「彼には子どもがある」に置き換えられる場合がある。それはどのようなときか考えてみなさい。

Normally, 「ある」 is used to describe inanimate objects and 「いる」 is used to describe animate objects. However, there are times when 「彼には子どもがいる」 is replaceable with 「彼には子どもがある」. In what kind of situations would such replacements happen.

Let me try.

「彼には子どもがいる」
Although we know this sentence as 'He has a child'
This describes the 'temporary' position of where the child is.
いるis originally used to describe the position of xxx at a certain time
e.g, 私は学校にいる
'AにXがいる'describes 'X is at A'


「彼には子どもがある」
This describes the fact of the existence of the child. The subject is not on 'him' or 'the child'.
Xがある describes the existence of X, wherever it may be.

I'm not good in explaining, hope you understand, and hope my understanding is correct.

 

[dimitri_can]

Hmmm......... any better answers?