how i study japanese + language learning tips for self-studying

hey guys! i really wanted to make a video sharing the most helpful resources and tips i learned after a month of self-study, so here it be :3
learning and studying languages is something i find quite fun and interesting, so i'm really excited to be taking an actual japanese course in college right now :) this video is mostly centered on tips for self-studiers, but hopefully I'll be able to share more tips as i learn from my class in future videos as well!
comment below and let me know what language you are studying, and your best language study tip that works for you :)

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what grade are you in? i am currently in my first year of college
what do you use to film/edit? canon SL2 and final cut pro
what ethnicity are you? chinese-american :)

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[skonsk]

I'm so jealous that everyone else I've seen studying Japanese seems to always have way better handwriting than me 😭

[karanicole]

When I was 14 I taught myself hiragana in one day by writing the characters over and over while pronouncing them out loud. The next day I taught myself katakana the same way. 4-5 years later I still have not forgotten hiragana and katakana. Through-out the years I studied Japanese off and on. I plan on taking Japanese classes in University and studying abroad, so I am starting to seriously study Japanese again.

[kilarifanever]

Hi! Just a little information for those who learn languages with a flash card making system! I've used Quizlet for around a year until I started noticing that I kept forgetting vocabulary again and again before I switched to Anki. The main difference is the SRS system. With Quizlet you won't know when you need to see a specific word in order to remember. Ankis SRS system always knows what words you NEED to see to never forget it. I write this because I wasted one year with Quizlet. I know Quizlets layout is more user friendly, but it is really easy to make cards with Anki as well, you can customize the program itself, you can add patterns to your cards if you want to, and you will remember 90% of the words you made cards for. I would say Quizlet is more useful for school, at least for me, before a test period, because I will forget most of the things of subjects like Chemistry, Physics etc. which aren't connected with my future plans. So Quizlet is better for a short period, but for long term Anki is a life saver.

[liviasaito]

The diary part is so accurate man, my japanese teacher always taught us to write a diary talking about our day and that helps so much on remembering kanji and phrase structures. Another thing that I found essential to keep on learning japanese was to actually get involved with the culture and try watching japanese vlogs and makeup tutorials while doing home tasks such as cleaning my room. Hope we all imporve and get to achieve our goals s2 ( sorry if there is any english errors, I'm actually a brazilian student so.... )

[marielees]

YESSS, this is a sign for me to finally start learing french

[nm]

I'm Japanese and so happy I can understand what you're saying in this video❤️❤️Even We as Japanese have so many unreadable Kanji and its stroke order😂Hope you're enjoying studying Japanese❤️

[patricialopez]

bruh off-topic but your handwriting, , , SO NEAT

[flowerpastries]

me, a Japanese American who can hardly read or write in Japanese, watching this at 2 am: 😟💻

[aaishah]

i was so distracted by the jujutsu kaisen op playing in the beginning LOLLL
update: i replayed the video thrice, now its time to focus on the tips ;)

[taeyongisbald]

The timing is so perfect! 😭I just started learning Japanese 2 days ago.
Good luck to everyone with learning!💖

[chinatsusan]

1 mins: THIS INSPIRE ME TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE
10 mins later: never mind the language

[grqcies]

FINALLY A STUDYING JAPANESE GUIDE THANK UU ♡

[mymeloluvs]

Just a tip I have based on my experience:

Using a textbook works much better than a language learning app. Textbooks really break down what you’re learning much better than opposed to an app. Of course that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use an app because both sources still help you cover the language.

Hope that helped!!! 💜 Good luck everyone

[amooorA]

Hi just wanted to say that the genki second edition is available in free pdf on internet and there is also A LOT more other workbook in other languages too😊

[prittyyyy]

I actually never thought of keeping a diary, it is such a great idea tho. Thank you! :)

[Spooks_]

🌟 Timestamps 🌟
0:05 - SquareSpace
1:20 - Textbook resources
2:47 - Note-taking
3:36 - Online resources
8:26 - Tips and tricks

[thomasrobertson]

My brother studied languages at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in California. The pace of study was intense. Students had to master the language course in 36-64 weeks. Psychologically it was very difficult, but fortunately he was helped by Yuriy Ivantsiv's book "Polyglot Notes. Practical tips for learning foreign languages”. The book " Polyglot Notes" became a desk book for my brother, because it has answers to all the problems that any student of a foreign language has to face. Thanks to the author of the channel for this interesting video! Good luck to everyone who studies a foreign language and wants to realize their full potential!

[qwertyuiopasdfghjkl]

When I was younger I lived in an area in LA that had a big Japanese community and I studied Japanese since I was 5 years old until I was 8 years old. Plus I would hang out with my Japanese neighbors, so I would always speak Japanese with them. The thing is I’m Chilean and I moved back to my country at 9 years old, and currently I’m a 16 year old that can only read hiragana, katakana and some kanji and unfortunately I only understand half of what I read lmao, so I want to learn Japanese again because considering I have the Japanese level of a young child lol it might not be too difficult to get back on track. I also really like learning languages for traveling. For now all I know is Fluent English, basic Italian, basic Portuguese, and obviously my native language Spanish. I think I will finally be a satisfied polyglot if I can manage to learn Japanese haha.

[psyche_]

when i was in kindergarten i was really good in japanese, i had a great bond with my grandpa, he was my bestfriend, then i left the country and now i forgot how to speak it but i do remember some words, though i can’t seem to talk to my grandpa anymore so i’m trying my best to learn again to spend all the time i can with him

[xkiruo]

Your vlogs are like a reward for me when I finish studying. You’re the best! 💕💕