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    Thread: Hope the mods are ok with this - Quit learning Japanese selling my learning materials
Post: Hope the mods are ok with this - Quit learning Jap...

First off I'm not sure if this breaks any rules or anything, so if the mods aren't ok with this post I understand completely. As the title says I quit learning Japanese and I'm selling the learning m...
ryanjmack Learning resources 3 689 2016-05-31, 3:47 pm
    Thread: Something really weird with kanji
Post: Something really weird with kanji

Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset c...
ryanjmack The Japanese language 8 1,526 2013-12-30, 9:37 pm
    Thread: The "What's this word/phrase?" thread
Post: The "What's this word/phrase?" thread

新聞社に何千ものメールが寄せられたよ。 is もの necessary in this sentence? 彼女が怒るのも当然だ。 could someone explain the のも part to me? Thanks
ryanjmack The Japanese language 8,332 1,451,754 2013-12-30, 10:27 am
    Thread: Post Your Recent Milestone Achievement Here
Post: Post Your Recent Milestone Achievement Here

Finished working through Tae Kim's guide yesterday, and finished Core 2k today. :)
ryanjmack General discussion 1,389 294,110 2013-12-26, 12:54 pm
    Thread: 2013 Reflections and 2014 Resolutions
Post: 2013 Reflections and 2014 Resolutions

2013 Reflections Memorized kana Started and finished RTK Completed 90 lessons of Pimsleur Did a custom anki deck of ~1300 words/sentences Finished Core 2k Read and worked through all of Tae Kim's Gra...
ryanjmack General discussion 55 13,386 2013-12-26, 9:58 am
    Thread: Pitch Accent Numbers
Post: Pitch Accent Numbers

tom_b Wrote:I personally find the number system for pitch accents very difficult to remember. I basically wrote down what the numbers mean on a sticky note, and stuck it on the wall next to my compute...
ryanjmack The Japanese language 16 3,615 2013-12-22, 9:49 am
    Thread: I just realized I've been doing only a part of core 2k so far.
Post: I just realized I've been doing only a part of cor...

I would download pmnox's core 2k/6k/10k deck: https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/702754122 http://forum.koohii.com/showthread.php?tid=11095&page=1 The description on ankiweb explains everything pr...
ryanjmack Learning resources 1 478 2013-12-20, 10:41 pm
    Thread: Having lots of trouble. How many chapters til it starts working?
Post: Having lots of trouble. How many chapters til it ...

IMO, I would use anki for rtk reviews. You have more options for modifying the settings than on the koohii flashcard system. For example )if you download an RTK deck) I would recommend changing "Ste...
ryanjmack Remembering the Kanji 14 2,848 2013-12-16, 8:43 pm
    Thread: How do you motivate yourself?
Post: How do you motivate yourself?

ktcgx Wrote:Make a goals list. Make them small, achievable, and specific. Tick them off as you go through them, but make sure you don't focus on too many things at once (from your goals list) or it'...
ryanjmack General discussion 21 3,716 2013-12-16, 8:28 pm
    Thread: The "What's this word/phrase?" thread
Post: The "What's this word/phrase?" thread

Xanpakuto Wrote:私はいつも音楽を聞きながら日本語を勉強します I always study Japanese while listening to music. Wouldn't this sentence be I always listen to music while studying Japanese because of the いつも placement? ~ながら ...
ryanjmack The Japanese language 8,332 1,451,754 2013-12-06, 10:03 am
    Thread: Burnout - need a new strategy
Post: Burnout - need a new strategy

phybron Wrote:I was sick of looking at Japanese text and knowing that I know the kanji, yet not being able to remember the keyword. Not having a clue what the reading is is another issue altogether. H...
ryanjmack General discussion 60 11,124 2013-11-29, 8:42 pm
    Thread: Is there no better way to approach Speaking/Listening?
Post: Is there no better way to approach Speaking/Listen...

Try to think in the language and talk out loud to yourself. For example look around the room and describe things, label items you know how to say in Japanese, make up mock conversations in your head ...
ryanjmack The Japanese language 15 3,675 2013-11-26, 9:52 am
    Thread: Core Deck Order?
Post: Core Deck Order?

https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/702754122 http://forum.koohii.com/showthread.php?tid=11095&page=1 That should do the trick
ryanjmack Learning resources 2 620 2013-11-24, 8:06 pm
    Thread: Core 2k/6k optimized and post-rtk1
Post: Core 2k/6k optimized and post-rtk1

Xanpakuto Wrote:I know most people on this forum doesn't like brute force learning, but this is what I do. I do about 25-50 words from core, Nhk news easy or both. I write all the words I like in a ...
ryanjmack The Japanese language 15 5,254 2013-11-21, 9:54 am
    Thread: New Japanese Learning Website - Help Needed
Post: New Japanese Learning Website - Help Needed

Poskusin Wrote:So many views and so little replies! :) I hope that everyone who has read this will keep it in mind if they have any ideas. Here's some early screenshots of the system. Backgrounds are ...
ryanjmack Learning resources 6 1,250 2013-11-19, 4:05 pm
    Thread: Core 2k/6k optimized and post-rtk1
Post: Core 2k/6k optimized and post-rtk1

BlackIce Wrote:1. How do you guys study the core 2k/6k deck (https://ankiweb.net/shared/info/1102215805)? Do you fail each new card at least once because unlike rtk, there's no book to study before do...
ryanjmack The Japanese language 15 5,254 2013-11-10, 9:03 am
    Thread: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: 東京
Post: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: 東京

JapaneseRuleOf7 Wrote:I really hate to see stuff like that because it makes it sound like it's "a thing" in Japan. You could just as easily find it in America. I understand that it makes good TV, bu...
ryanjmack General discussion 73 17,905 2013-11-04, 11:50 pm
    Thread: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: 東京
Post: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: 東京

s0apgun Wrote:I was a little upset at the typical shock factors he was using about Japan. However he seemed to redeem himself a little with an honest look at where these things originated. The filming...
ryanjmack General discussion 73 17,905 2013-11-04, 8:34 pm
    Thread: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: 東京
Post: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: 東京

[Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPJmlKD7kgI] that should do the trick
ryanjmack General discussion 73 17,905 2013-11-04, 8:50 am
    Thread: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: 東京
Post: Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown: 東京

I stumbled across this today I just wanted to share it with the community because I'm sure some people may find it interesting
ryanjmack General discussion 73 17,905 2013-11-03, 9:35 pm
    Thread: Finished RtK! What should I do next?
Post: Finished RtK! What should I do next?

Haych Wrote:However, lots of people seem to get grammar from multiple sources. I can't really comment, since Tae Kim is all I ever did, too. I sometimes hear people say it is inadequate, but I haven't...
ryanjmack The Japanese language 6 2,064 2013-11-01, 8:26 pm
    Thread: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me" thread.
Post: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me"...

hardingt Wrote:Long time reader, first time poster, etc. etc. Finished up the 4th ed. RtK kanji earlier today. It's been a long journey, one in which I nearly quit a few times but managed to stick w...
ryanjmack Remembering the Kanji 1,845 424,353 2013-10-29, 9:51 pm
    Thread: Ultimate Reading Thread!
Post: Ultimate Reading Thread!

undead_saif Wrote:RawToast Wrote:They're called 10分で読める, and can be found here: http://www.amazon.co.jp/s/ref=nb_sb_noss...vascript=1 I don't think any of them have a 'look inside' on Amazon, but I ...
ryanjmack Learning resources 51 16,365 2013-10-29, 3:48 pm
    Thread: The "What's this word/phrase?" thread
Post: The "What's this word/phrase?" thread

yudantaiteki Wrote:Because it's not in the past. It's been six months since you came to Japan, and you're still there. Japanese tends to be easier to interpret as perfective (finished things) and im...
ryanjmack The Japanese language 8,332 1,451,754 2013-10-25, 6:52 pm
    Thread: JLPT July 2013
Post: JLPT July 2013

vileru Wrote:The key advice I have for everyone: limit your Anki use once you finish Core6k, Tae Kim's Grammar Guide, and the Kanzen Master grammar books. After that point, Anki should only take 30 mi...
ryanjmack JLPT, Jobs & College in Japan 65 18,231 2013-10-24, 7:55 pm
    Thread: Conflicts not important?
Post: Conflicts not important?

KanjiMood Wrote:Good tip on kanji > keyword. Though I may keep the production around for handwriting tests. I write out my vocab when learning them so my handwriting skill gets some practice :P
ryanjmack Remembering the Kanji 5 1,235 2013-10-24, 11:16 am
    Thread: Conflicts not important?
Post: Conflicts not important?

If I took RTK seriously my reviews would probably start going up over time, instead of going down. I really don't think at this point it's all that important, I'm doing fine with core 6k - However I s...
ryanjmack Remembering the Kanji 5 1,235 2013-10-24, 10:05 am
    Thread: How should an intermediate learner start listening practice?
Post: How should an intermediate learner start listening...

http://news.tbs.co.jp/ I came across this yesterday. The videos have an accompanying article (maybe a script??) Someone might find this useful, I know I'll be going back to it in a couple of months.
ryanjmack The Japanese language 55 13,874 2013-10-24, 8:56 am
    Thread: Arcane Secrets! (or one man's language learning story)
Post: Arcane Secrets! (or one man's language learning st...

speck Wrote:The reason I ask, is that I went full j-j on my anki cards 3 months ago, but with all the branching, and adding 20-30 new cards a day, it got a bit out of hand. I ended up spending nearly ...
ryanjmack General discussion 104 37,077 2013-10-23, 8:28 am
    Thread: The "What's this word/phrase?" thread
Post: The "What's this word/phrase?" thread

日本に来て半年になります。 I kind of don't understand the になります part. Why wouldn't it be past tense? And how would you interpret the sentence? Thanks!
ryanjmack The Japanese language 8,332 1,451,754 2013-10-22, 2:08 pm