Japanese language practice topic

[Professor E. Gadd]

This topic is for speakers and students of Japanese of any level. If it becomes popular, we can split it up into topics for beginners and advanced/native speakers.

どうぞ宜しくお願いします。今から日本語で話しましょう！

 

[crunchyg]

どうも、ガッヅ先生。ピンしました。

 

[Professor E. Gadd]

ありがたおうございます！ Actually, Professor E. Gadd's Japanese name is オヤマー博士 (Dr. Oya Maa), which is probably a nod to his creator, Yoshiyuki Oyama.

 

[crunchyg]

失礼しました！

 

[iceskater101]

I think this is a great thread except I know little Japanese. I have considered taking it maybe at a community college sometime, so I can learn!

 

[jelani435]

Wow! I'm currently using Tae Kim's Guide to Grammar for learning Japanese. What did you guys use to learn and how long have you each been studying?

 

[crunchyg]

Pimsleur, JapanesePod101, Japanese friends, traveling to Japan, anime, and imported games.

 

[DiskC]

I've always thought it would be a cool job to translate Japanese games into their American counterparts, but I have no idea where to start learning. I considered taking classes at my local university, but that seems kind of pricey compared to other options. I know common words (audibly) from watching anime, but I can't grasp the sentence structure. I'll have to try some of the things you suggested crunchyg.

Funnily enough, I've been to Tokyo, but only for one night until I flew into Bejing. But I love the culture and the language itself.

This thread is a great idea, though! Maybe I'll learn some and post something helpful here later on.