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    Thread: Is it normal for reading to progress faster than listening?
Post: RE: Is it normal for reading to progress faster th...

I think reading progresses faster (or more accurately, seems to progress faster) because the reader controls the pace that the text is coming at them. It's easy to slow down or even re-read something....
SunlightUnderWater The Japanese language 22 2,782 2016-01-26, 12:52 am
    Thread: I've failed...and I've been lying to myself
Post: RE: I've failed...and I've been lying to myself

I've been through a few language study breakdowns over the years.  It's important to remember that the Japanese language and your study method are different things. That probably sounds stupid becaus...
SunlightUnderWater The Japanese language 60 7,043 2016-01-25, 8:20 pm
    Thread: Where's Khatzumoto?
Post: RE: Where's Khatzumoto?

(2016-01-18, 11:19 am)kanjiwarrior Wrote: I got the same email, without being specific about prices they range from $1000 to $200. Really sad that he is still going with this type of busine...
SunlightUnderWater Off topic 529 102,677 2016-01-18, 11:22 am
    Thread: Where's Khatzumoto?
Post: RE: Where's Khatzumoto?

(2016-01-18, 9:55 am)Sebastian Wrote: How much is each tier? Is anybody thinking of buying it? Is it against forum policy to post the price? If nothing more, I will say it's jaw dropping. Also, it...
SunlightUnderWater Off topic 529 102,677 2016-01-18, 10:59 am
    Thread: Where's Khatzumoto?
Post: RE: Where's Khatzumoto?

Hey everyone, today I received an interesting automated message from AJATT (I must have signed up for a mailing list at some point, I honestly don't remember). Here's what it says: Quote:You've been ...
SunlightUnderWater Off topic 529 102,677 2016-01-18, 9:34 am
    Thread: Another test for non-native English speakers...
Post: RE: Another test for non-native English speakers.....

Well, that song is officially stuck in my head.  :rolleyes: lol
SunlightUnderWater Off topic 1 697 2015-12-18, 5:24 pm
    Thread: low motivation
Post: RE: low motivation

I came out of a long slump about a month ago. During that time I could only muster up the will to do my baseline reviews in Anki.  What got me back on the horse was fresh material. Constantly going o...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 4 1,080 2015-12-18, 1:20 pm
    Thread: What is the hardest part about learning language?
Post: RE: What is the hardest part about learning langua...

(2015-12-18, 6:59 am)Stansfield123 Wrote: It makes it a little harder to keep the conversation going, when the only things I've done all week are work and Japanese stuff...neither of which interests...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 19 2,182 2015-12-18, 12:53 pm
    Thread: What is the hardest part about learning language?
Post: RE: What is the hardest part about learning langua...

(2015-12-17, 4:01 pm)dtcamero Wrote: @sunlightunderwater (when)   -   who    -    where   -   how   -    what    -    duration (time)   -  subject   -   place   -    verb   -   object   -   time d...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 19 2,182 2015-12-17, 5:43 pm
    Thread: What is the hardest part about learning language?
Post: RE: What is the hardest part about learning langua...

Oh wow, everyone has an interesting angle on the topic.  :) For me, there are two major roadblocks. First, like others, perseverance is a big one. I get bored of routines fast so the daily grind can...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 19 2,182 2015-12-17, 12:37 pm
    Thread: What is the hardest part about learning language?
Post: What is the hardest part about learning language?

What is your biggest roadblock in learning Japanese (or any language)? Not enough time? Hard to get motivated? Unsupportive family members? Haven't found a learning system that suits you? I'm curiou...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 19 2,182 2015-12-16, 7:44 pm
    Thread: How Can I Forecast Anki Reviews/Intervals?
Post: RE: How Can I Forecast Anki Reviews/Intervals?

Thanks for the responses. :) (2015-11-26, 6:28 pm)Inny Jan Wrote: Does this help? Workload modelling for SM2 (aka Anki) Oh wow, that is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks :D
SunlightUnderWater Learning resources 3 535 2015-11-26, 7:12 pm
    Thread: If you knew then what you know now....
Post: RE: If you knew then what you know now....

(2015-11-26, 6:12 pm)kameden Wrote: (2015-11-26, 4:07 pm)Altaira Wrote: I'm thinking about starting RTK again. I would suggest not to do this. I don't even think RTK is worth it the first time aro...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 12 1,470 2015-11-26, 6:45 pm
    Thread: How Can I Forecast Anki Reviews/Intervals?
Post: How Can I Forecast Anki Reviews/Intervals?

Lately I've been thinking of changing the amount of new reviews I do in a day. I'm curious to know if there is any tool or formula I can use to figure out how high my daily reviews would get before th...
SunlightUnderWater Learning resources 3 535 2015-11-26, 6:00 pm
    Thread: What are your thoughts on Tatoeba.org?
Post: What are your thoughts on Tatoeba.org?

I came across Tatoeba.org around 2010. I remember thinking it was neat, but was concerned about its accuracy. I haven't thought about the site for a few years until I stumbled across it today. What d...
SunlightUnderWater Learning resources 12 1,911 2015-11-21, 1:49 pm
    Thread: Is it worth it to learn traditional characters?
Post: RE: Is it worth it to learn traditional characters...

The answer to your question is in your motives to learn Chinese characters.  ;) When it comes to usefulness in communication, I would suggest learning simplified. From my personal experience, signs, ...
SunlightUnderWater Chinese and Hanzi 22 2,772 2015-11-21, 1:37 pm
    Thread: How many characters do you read per day?
Post: RE: How many characters do you read per day?

Hello  :) I'm not much of a reader. My only exposure is through my anki decks. From that, I probably read in the ballpark of 500 non-unique characters a day. Bearing in mind I'm studying Chinese ra...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 7 935 2015-11-19, 8:54 pm
    Thread: When there isn't much fuel in the tank
Post: RE: When there isn't much fuel in the tank

(2015-11-19, 8:09 pm)ファブリス Wrote: (2015-11-19, 6:18 pm)SunlightUnderWater Wrote: I actually was already in the habit of taking days off lol. During my productive month, I was adding 15 new cards e...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 8 1,033 2015-11-19, 8:46 pm
    Thread: When there isn't much fuel in the tank
Post: RE: When there isn't much fuel in the tank

(2015-11-19, 4:49 pm)yogert909 Wrote: In my experience these things just take care of themselves.  Sometimes we just go into a slump, but it's always short lived.   I think you are doing the right ...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 8 1,033 2015-11-19, 6:18 pm
    Thread: When there isn't much fuel in the tank
Post: When there isn't much fuel in the tank

Hello :)  I'm new to the forum but not to language learning. I had studied Japanese with limited results for a couple years until I made the switch to Mandarin Chinese almost a year ago. (My signific...
SunlightUnderWater General discussion 8 1,033 2015-11-19, 4:17 pm