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    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

OK folks - shows over. This is basically turning into a huge waste of everyone's time. You can argue all you want amongst yourselves, but I'm out of here. See you on another forum - or not.
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 11:59 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

Jarvik- You did not answer my question. You basically said you don't like shared exercises. Not what I asked, but I'll be sure not to send you any. I thought - and still hope - this forum was open t...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 11:30 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

This is tiresome. Either you can help me with a request or you can't. You probably have an active life. Wonderful. Off topic. So please people : no links to shared links? No problem - go somewhere e...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 11:17 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

Amset Wrote:mc2mc Wrote:I'd rather keep this a serious thread; but frankly I don't need someone telling me I'm not serious. I've got a lot on my plate, so unless one is in a position to appreciate how...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 10:44 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

Jarvik7 Wrote:You seem to have a chip on your shoulder mc2mc. I suggest you remove it before you ask people to spend their time helping you. Translation is not an easy job if you want to be any good ...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 10:40 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

I'd rather keep this a serious thread; but frankly I don't need someone telling me I'm not serious. I've got a lot on my plate, so unless one is in a position to appreciate how difficult it is to jugg...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 10:10 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

Transparent_Aluminium Wrote:Well, Kanji in context has been typed by the kind souls inhabiting the other thread, so you can input it in an SRS. It's a great book IMO, better than just taking random se...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 8:43 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

Hey T_A, Thanks for the imput. If it's bound, I've probably seen it already, as I'm regularly in Japanese bookshops and make a habit of checking out new material. KIC is alright, as is most material ...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 7:28 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

One more thing I forgot to mention - there are a couple of sections of the JLPT1 that I think aren't really suited for SRS but would be ideal for online exercises - eg., the section where you're suppo...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 3:36 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

LaLoche Wrote:mc2mc: Welcome to the RTK forum. I'm sorry I can't help you with your question, but someone will. There's a great depth of knowledge, especially about resources, on this board. Thanks...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 3:22 pm
    Thread: Steve Wonder and Language Learning
Post: Steve Wonder and Language Learning

I'm looking for good shared materials for JLPT1, especially vocab, but also grammar exercises. I've used smart.fm, quizlet, flashcards db, etc..., and so far I haven't really found anything I'd write ...
mc2mc Learning resources 44 5,870 2010-02-06, 2:38 pm
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

vgambit Wrote:Ok, kazelee, you've had your fun. It's pretty obvious what this guy is here to do. No, apparently, it is not clear. I came here with some legitimate questions. I got answers. Maybe some ...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 2:18 pm
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

LaLoche Wrote:mc2mc Wrote:Again, all I tried to do is to get people thinking about their shared exercises. Something troll-like about that. Why?
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 2:11 pm
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

vgambit Wrote:And you're full of shit because you claim to have 10 years of experience teaching professionally, but never learned proper manners. You don't enter an established community and just blur...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 2:10 pm
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

kazelee Wrote:Being a teacher for umpteen years doesn't mean you are a good one. kazelee Wrote:Taking a general statement quite personally aren't you? It was general, not directed at 'you.' Quick Engl...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 2:07 pm
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

Zarxrax Wrote:mc2mc: Based on your long posts on page 2, you seem to have *no idea* what most people on this forum are advocating or doing. Duh... I haven't read the thousand threads here. I've state...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 2:01 pm
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

LaLoche Wrote:It's an INTRODUCTORY course in teaching ESL. And I found it to be a good introduction - ten years ago when I did it. LaLoche Wrote:Don't criticize other people's credentials when your ...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 12:19 pm
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

mezbup Wrote:Over the last month I've really come to see the importance of this. I can read plenty but always tripping over unknown, rare, less useful vocab and having to look it up just breaks the fl...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 11:43 am
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

Sorry, my 建て前 isn't very good. As portable as paperback 村上 is, it still takes me ages to get through a chapter, and I think it's most effective to read texts at your level, and then move on to more an...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 10:56 am
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

Jarvik7 Wrote:What you (@OP) are afraid of is a myth perpetuated by people who only have a passing interest in learning a language (the majority). Uhhh, in addition to being somewhat oblique (what myt...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 10:22 am
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

magamo Wrote:@mc2mc I think you might want to lurk a bit more before making a harsh comment. A lot of members of this forum are emphasizing the importance of context. I'm guessing many serious learne...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 9:22 am
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

resolve Wrote:Since you seem to place such an emphasis on the opinions of academics.... Where? resolve Wrote:you should read more of Stephen Krashen's work, as much of what he says forms the basis o...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 7:48 am
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

activeaero Wrote:With all due respect I've found that dedicated self learners, in almost any field, are usually the most skilled individuals in that field. Whether it be languages, business, computer...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-06, 5:59 am
    Thread: Blind leading the blind?
Post: Blind leading the blind?

Although I love the fact that forums like this allow Japanese learners the opportunity to get in touch with other like-minded individuals to exchange ideas and resources, I can't help but think: Does...
mc2mc General discussion 92 16,253 2010-02-05, 11:17 pm
    Thread: Looking for online grammar exercises with evaluation feature
Post: Looking for online grammar exercises with evaluati...

Try this: http://www.n-lab.org/library/mondai/index.html It's based completely around the JLPT, but I don't think many of you will mind. Select your level and then choose grammar\vocabulary, and i...
mc2mc Learning resources 14 3,766 2010-02-03, 6:17 am