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Choose The Right Textbook
Choose The Right Textbook
Choose a textbook that is at the right level of challenge for you: it should be just beyond your current ability; not too easy nor too difficult. A good textbook should be clear in focus and include additional resources such as worksheets and audio / video files.
Also think about how much time you want to spend studying. A textbook used for studying 1hour a week is different from the textbook used for 15 hours lessons.
Find Your Favorite Resouces
Find Your Favorite Resouces
There are many good resources online. You can use sites such as YouTube channels as well as specific learning Japanese apps. But remember you need to balance the amount of content with practice using the content to improve your Japanese skills. You can also connect with like-minded Japanese learners on Twitter and Facebook.
Listen to Japanese as much as possible
Listen to Japanese as much as possible
It plays an important part in learning any language. Effective listening ensures understanding and it helps improve accuracy when speaking, among other things. To improve your listening skills, pay attention not only on what is said, but also how it is said. If possible, listen to recordings so you can also listen multiple times. A good general rule is to listen once for the general topic and situation, listen again for specific details and a third to check.
Speak Outloud
Speak Outloud
While you are listening, try to repeat the language outloud. Then to improve your fluency and delivery, I highly recommend a technique called shadowing where you try to mimic (shadow) the pronunciation, rhythm and intonation of the speaker. Don’t wait and listen to the whole sentence but rather repeat immediately. Do as much shadowing as you can and with practice you will be able to speak at the exact same time and same way. If you want to practise more, write the sentences and check for accuracy. This will improve your Japanese skills.
There is an app for shadowing. がんばってシャドーイング Ganbatte Shadowing
Read a Lot
Read a Lot
Find a book you are interested in. It is better choosing a book you can read without looking up words in a dictionary.
Use It!
Use It!
After learning new words and phrases, try using them as much as possible. By using them many times, they will become second nature and reduce thinking time. This will also avoid translating; remember many words don't easily translate into your native tongue. Practise, Practise, Practise - have fun and don't be dishearted by making mistakes. We all learn at difference paces so don't put pressure on yourself and don't be too proud. Technology such as social media makes it easier to practise from the comfort of your livingroom.
Build Your Vocaburary
Build Your Vocaburary
Learning vocabulary is essential, especially for beginners. Start by learning the vocabulary that appears in the textbook and relevant vocabulary related to yourself. Using these word in meaningul situations will help you remember. If possible, I recommend writing the words in relevant sentences to put the new words into context.
Reading can also significantly build your vocabulary but choose appropriate reading material that is just rabove your current ability. A good rule of thumb is to read something that has about five unknown words per page; you will be able to guess the meaning from the context more easily. Having to look up every word will slow you down and cause frustration.
Yoko Vigor
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