learning japanese

[hoshiyume]

Confused with these. Can someone help me with when to use which?
だいたい、たいてい、ほとんど

 

[happybellyman]

Confused with these. Can someone help me with when to use which?
だいたい、たいてい、ほとんど

daitai = generally
taitei= usually
hotondo= most of it ?

hi guys correct me if im wrong

 

[dimitri_can]

For all info, JLPT registration starts next Mon-4 April!

 

[bugmenot45]

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[pikafunk3]

Its better to study in a slow pace. U study fast will end up being weak...

i have seen numerous cases of students who transferred to my class after learning from schools that teach fast, in the end, still give up Japanese... Not becos they cannot take it. Its becos their foundations are not strong enough. I myself took 4 yrs to reach N1

better to work on your 1st language 1st. desho?

 

[tansux]

does anyone have any recommendations of any good schools for teaching japanese in singapore ? i m interested, what is the course fee usually like for noobie

 

[jimmy_sg]

Yup, it is... it has been 8 years for me, though i have my JLPT N1, working in a Japanese related organization, speaking and writing business Japanese, teaching Japanese...i am still learning along with my colleagues and students. (^_^)

Learning a language requires lots of determination and passion. If an individual doesn't have both of that, it would be v hard to pursue the journey...

Dimitri_canさん何歳から日本語を勉強始める？

I started from fall 2009 till Jul 2011, Bunka Language School. Completed Intermediate. Due to work commitment can't cont... Till Sep 2013 then took my JLPT N4, had my prep class at Ikoma. Now cont.. with Pre-Adv.

Whenever I speak Japanese lang, I just felt very happy. There's a sense of accomplishment. Now trying to watch drama w/o subtitle =)

In near future, hope to be like you. able to work in an Japanese firm, have lots of Japanese friends...

Dimitri_canさんが憧れるなあ。。。

 

[xtwis7]

Hi dmitri-san, I once took Jap as 3rd lang back in sec school but that's more than 10 years back and my vocab is limited to mainly hiragana, katagana is a lot weaker, kanji is definitely okay. Words are definitely manageable but when forming proper sentences, I forgot how to structure them anymore. Does N5 focus on reading hiragana/katagana and commonly used phrases?

 

[dimitri_can]

Hi, am looking for freelance admin. The job is kinda easy. Below are the requirements.

Requirements:
-Male between 20-30
-Able to spare out Sat and Sun morning and other days when required (total of about 4-8 hours)
-May need to wear business attire for business Japanese presentation.
-Must be able to work hard
-Interest in Japanese is a plus.

Scope:
-Assist to carry Japanese books from one place to another
-Assist to print materials (photocopy shop is just opposite)
-Assist in business Japanese presentations when required

If interested, kindly pm me via the following template. I'll provide you with more details.

Name:
Contact number:
Email:
Do you like Japanese stuff?: Yes/No (if yes, what kind of Japanese stuff)

Person selected will also be able to get free Japanese lessons.

 

[dimitri_can]

Dimitri_canさん何歳から日本語を勉強始める？

I started from fall 2009 till Jul 2011, Bunka Language School. Completed Intermediate. Due to work commitment can't cont... Till Sep 2013 then took my JLPT N4, had my prep class at Ikoma. Now cont.. with Pre-Adv.

Whenever I speak Japanese lang, I just felt very happy. There's a sense of accomplishment. Now trying to watch drama w/o subtitle =)

In near future, hope to be like you. able to work in an Japanese firm, have lots of Japanese friends...

Dimitri_canさんが憧れるなあ。。。

23歳から日本語を習い始めました。

勉強始める -> 勉強しはじめました。

Dimitri_canさんが憧れるなあ。。。 ->Dimitri_canさんに憧れるなあ。。

例文：
あこがれる【憧れる】 ﾛｰﾏ(akogareru)

･もう結婚に憧れる年ごろではない. I'm no longer at an age when I long to get married. | I'm too old now to yearn ┌for marriage [to get married].

･宇宙に憧れる者にとって星空は限りない魅力をたたえている. To those who feel passionate about [love, are drawn to] the universe a sky full of stars has limitless charm.

･若者は海に憧れる. The young are attracted [drawn] to the sea.

･彼は都会生活に憧れて上京した. Attracted by the idea of city life he came [went] up to Tokyo.

 

[dimitri_can]

Hi dmitri-san, I once took Jap as 3rd lang back in sec school but that's more than 10 years back and my vocab is limited to mainly hiragana, katagana is a lot weaker, kanji is definitely okay. Words are definitely manageable but when forming proper sentences, I forgot how to structure them anymore. Does N5 focus on reading hiragana/katagana and commonly used phrases?

Hmm, i think it's better for you to revise your book again.
For secondary school, i think they are using 新文化日本語 (https://www.google.com.sg/search?q=...4HoDQ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=1920&bih=955)、which you need to complete 初級1 and 2.

You can refer to the sample questions here.
“ú–{Œê”\—ÍŽŽŒ±-JLPT*^N5
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N5: The ability to understand some basic Japanese.

Reading
・One is able to read and understand typical expressions and sentences written in hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji.

Listening
・One is able to listen and comprehend conversations about topics regularly encountered in daily life and classroom situations, and is able to pick up necessary information from short conversations spoken slowly.

 

[Unspeakable]

Hi everyone! I'm thinking of taking N5 this year by self-studying (i've took some jap langauge modules back in my uni days) and wondering what are the recommended books? Minna no nihongo?

Thanks alot!

 

[dimitri_can]

minna no nihongo is good. =)

 

[Unspeakable]

minna no nihongo is good. =)

Thank you dimitri_can!

I've to completed minna no nihongo 1-1 and 1-2 to cover the scope of N5 right? Thank you!

 

[dimitri_can]

Need to cover till chapter 30

 

[dimitri_can]

Folks, JLPT registration closes this Friday! ご注意ください

 

[Unspeakable]

Need to cover till chapter 30

Thank you!

I have to register soon ^^"

 

[dimitri_can]

Last day to register tomorrow folks! =)

 

[blah]

I work in a Japanese company here in Singapore in a middle management position and there are a mix of maybe 50% Japanese expats and 50% locals.

I think it would probably improve my career prospects within the organisation if I speak Japanese, although it is not a necessity and 100% of the local senior staff speak no Japanese at all, despite working here decades. I don't really need to learn to read/write Japanese, as documentation is all in English, but my long term goal would be to effectively explain complex concepts/ideas in Japanese, for the expats who are not fluent in English. It doesn't have to be elegant Japanese, just effective and clear.

The problem is other than this, I have no interest in Japanese (other than Japanese food) and the sole reason why I am doing this is because of career enhancement. So I suspect motivation might be a problem if I embark on this journey.

Having said that, any thoughts on how to keep motivated to learn Japanese despite a full work day?

Also I think that it would be better if I start with a business Japanese course to get me going as quickly as possible so that I can engage in some basic conversations with the Japanese colleagues here to find motivation and improve my spoken Japanese, rather than focus on the holistic reading/writing/speaking approach.

Certification is not really a goal for me.

Would appreciate all view points.

 

[dimitri_can]

I work in a Japanese company here in Singapore in a middle management position and there are a mix of maybe 50% Japanese expats and 50% locals.

I think it would probably improve my career prospects within the organisation if I speak Japanese, although it is not a necessity and 100% of the local senior staff speak no Japanese at all, despite working here decades. I don't really need to learn to read/write Japanese, as documentation is all in English, but my long term goal would be to effectively explain complex concepts/ideas in Japanese, for the expats who are not fluent in English. It doesn't have to be elegant Japanese, just effective and clear.

The problem is other than this, I have no interest in Japanese (other than Japanese food) and the sole reason why I am doing this is because of career enhancement. So I suspect motivation might be a problem if I embark on this journey.

Having said that, any thoughts on how to keep motivated to learn Japanese despite a full work day?

Also I think that it would be better if I start with a business Japanese course to get me going as quickly as possible so that I can engage in some basic conversations with the Japanese colleagues here to find motivation and improve my spoken Japanese, rather than focus on the holistic reading/writing/speaking approach.

Certification is not really a goal for me.

Would appreciate all view points.

Hi, am a private Japanese teacher teaching for the past 7 yrs and have seen a fair share of students like yourself.

You are right to say that motivation may be a problem and you mentioned that you are doing this for career advancement, which makes it another problem.

I think firstly, you need a good teacher to motivate you to study. Secondly, you need to tell yourself you want to do well and identify what is your goal (e.g to effectively explain complex concepts/ideas in Japanese), usually that will take about 3-4 yrs of study.

You can start to watch some Japanese dramas like Legal High/Legal High 2/Boku no Ita Jikan just to stimulate your interest level...

Lastly read success stories of people who have done well learning Japanese. =)

For your info, a fast track in Japanese also requires you to work hard (e.g 2 hours of self study + 2 hours of class) a week...

Take a weekend class instead of a weekday class. =)