It’s about a month now since I’ve been playing the Nintendo DS game My Japanese Coach in my spare time. So far Most of what I have covered I was taught when you used to go to classes or I have read in books but It was good to refresh my memory and remind me how lazy I am and why my Japanese hasn’t improved past Hiragana, Katakana and a few basic Kanji in the past year. My Japanese Coach isn’t perfect but it does well to keep inspire me, for practicing and keeping the sound of Japanese fresh in my mind as my main problem is not having much immersion in naturally spoken Japanese in my surroundings.
Other than me (Infidel) my friend Elvis (Negro) and girlfriend (Marsha) are
also playing My Japanese Coach
I am at lesson 22, proud of my KINDERGARTNER Rank with 227 words mastered. I have started sentence structuring and will post another update in a few weeks with updates before a review not long after.
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My perspective with respect to learning foreign languages, is that one may be better served residing in the country that speaks the language that you are trying to learn for a period of time.Specifically, as it relates to the immersion issue or question you alluded to. Nonetheless, I respect your approach,albeit, a difficult one.A suggestion, if I may? The Japanese are always in the market for English instructors,my understanding is that the demand for English instructors is somewhat significant.In that regard,what you may want/need to do in the medium term, is to become certified in teaching English,and take advantage of such a demand, on the part of the Japanese,by going to Japan and teach English for a period of time. And, hopefully, in doing so you will become more proficient and fluent in Japanese. Another suggestion, see if you can interface with the Japanese Embassy regarding a possible part-time tutor.Star, dont give up, just keep on trying. I think you will do well in the final analysis, since you are such a Japaneseophilie.Nuff respect!!
My Yute!
How are ya? It’s good to see that you are still studying and making progress it seems. That ” My Japanese Coach” really seems like what I need, too. I really haven’t studied Japanese seriously for about six months now. I have a few other Japanese learning games but they all seem to be above my level. I think this game might be where I need to restart. Thanks for sharing.
Likkle more.
Great! Now you impress hot Japanese single moms by communicating with their toddlers! 🙂
Cool! Keep on practicing the fun way!
@ Esteban, I have looked into all those things but I need to put certain things in place first before applying
@ Kaydee, got your email, will respond soon 😀
@ Leon, rofl
@ Stunner, thanks!
Your Japanese coach is very cute.