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Thread: Just made a bet with my dad... Post: Just made a bet with my dad... [Image: https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-zar-s...-o/155.jpg] |
Norman | Remembering the Kanji | 113 | 16,393 | 2013-06-27, 1:17 am | ||
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Thread: I study Nihongo because... Post: I study Nihongo because... imabi Wrote:...the Okinawan Dialect of Standard Japanese What's the difference between a dialect and a language? |
Norman | Off topic | 358 | 111,104 | 2013-06-21, 2:28 am | ||
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Thread: Would Japanese tourists go for flyers in Japanese distributed in the u Post: Would Japanese tourists go for flyers in Japanese ... HonyakuJoshua Wrote:Because they have a tendency to give the answer they think you want to hear... Cultural insight, absolutely correct. I personally think it would be an excellent advertising tactic... |
Norman | Off topic | 5 | 950 | 2013-05-13, 5:30 pm | ||
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Thread: Complete Introduction to Japanese Grammatical Particles Post: Complete Introduction to Japanese Grammatical Part... Uisukii, thanks for sharing this. I just purchased a bundle of books, one of which was a particle workbook--maybe it's the same one. I'll check it when I get back home. Anyhow, many thanks! |
Norman | Learning resources | 12 | 5,168 | 2013-05-13, 5:27 pm | ||
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Thread: Encouraging People from Bad Backgrounds, Positive Discrimination Post: Encouraging People from Bad Backgrounds, Positive ... Those who have achieved success and overcome 'bad' obstacles should be given some points on standardized tests to provide them with a more equal opportunity for entrance into a university or job. The ... |
Norman | Off topic | 88 | 14,270 | 2013-04-22, 5:47 pm | ||
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Thread: How to make friends? Post: How to make friends? Growl Wrote:I'm completely lost. I think I have forgotten everything about socialization since I came to Japan. My time = work + studying Japanese, and that is the all of it. How am I supposed to make... |
Norman | Off topic | 5 | 1,152 | 2013-04-01, 8:49 am | ||
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Thread: Do you Know about iKnow? Post: Do you Know about iKnow? Thanks for all of the feedback. I will signup for the free trial and see if it has the stuff to motivate me. Meanwhile, I will stick with the textbooks regardless. |
Norman | Learning resources | 14 | 4,961 | 2013-04-01, 5:33 am | ||
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Thread: Do you Know about iKnow? Post: Do you Know about iKnow? After RTK 1, I have been working at a snail's pace from the textbook Reading Japanese (A.D. 1976). This historical masterpiece is full of drills that will wear and tear even the most dedicated learner... |
Norman | Learning resources | 14 | 4,961 | 2013-03-31, 10:39 pm | ||
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Thread: Can I go to school in Japan? Post: Can I go to school in Japan? Growl Wrote:Can I just enroll in a high school in Japan? I'm 28 and gaijin. LOL |
Norman | Off topic | 6 | 2,014 | 2013-03-28, 9:59 pm | ||
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Thread: How does one make the Core 6k 'fun'? Post: How does one make the Core 6k 'fun'? Good question. I think if you are using Anki, you could add the plug-in "Anki-Emperor" to spice things up in general. There are a few threads about it on the forum. |
Norman | The Japanese language | 42 | 10,208 | 2013-03-18, 3:55 pm | ||
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Thread: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me" thread. Post: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me"... bimspramirez Wrote:Wow! Physical flashcards for all those kanji? O_O As another "Old Timer," I also used index cards at first, for the first 500 or so. Around Lesson 20, whenever Heisig decided to dro... |
Norman | Remembering the Kanji | 1,845 | 424,597 | 2013-03-15, 3:53 am | ||
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Thread: Getting more speaking practice with Japanese speakers Post: Getting more speaking practice with Japanese speak... It all depends on where you are living. A lot of Japanese go to English-speaking countries to learn the language. Just try to put your feet in their shoes, i.e., making the trip to Japan and have peo... |
Norman | General discussion | 29 | 6,620 | 2013-03-11, 10:32 pm | ||
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Thread: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me" thread. Post: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me"... Finally, I'm finished! I need a beer! It took me almost a year to complete. I took a few months off in the middle, and that made things quite a bit more difficult. I had to essentially relearn everyth... |
Norman | Remembering the Kanji | 1,845 | 424,597 | 2013-03-10, 11:12 pm | ||
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Thread: 2001.Kanji.Odyssey Post: 2001.Kanji.Odyssey I should add that the 2001 Kanji Odyssey site is not my actual interest, rather it is the textbooks they publish that contain the same materials: Essential Japanese Kanji 1110 Levels 1 & 2. |
Norman | Learning resources | 1 | 712 | 2013-03-05, 8:35 pm | ||
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Thread: 2001.Kanji.Odyssey Post: 2001.Kanji.Odyssey This book is apparently very similar to the Core Cards that are available online. I was looking for an actual textbook to use, rather than simply flashing Anki cards on my iTouch for reviews. Has anyo... |
Norman | Learning resources | 1 | 712 | 2013-03-05, 8:33 pm | ||
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Thread: Book--Reading Japanese (Jordan) Post: Book--Reading Japanese (Jordan) I was wondering if anyone has studied with this book. It's from the 1970s or 80s, and it was used at Yale University's Japanese language program. The author was a professor there. This was the first b... |
Norman | Learning resources | 0 | 598 | 2013-03-05, 6:22 am | ||
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Thread: iTouch 4 problem with importing CSV file Post: iTouch 4 problem with importing CSV file I have both an iTouch 1 & 4. I am trying to import a CSV file of my favorite RTK stories for my Anki/RTK apps. I was able to do this with older iTouch-1st generation without any problems. The 4th ... |
Norman | Learning resources | 0 | 371 | 2013-03-04, 11:47 pm | ||
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Thread: kennedy san Post: kennedy san Tzadeck, the human connection is a valid point, but it is still a blatant political payoff system with these appointments of unqualified friends. It would be best if real experts were selected in more... |
Norman | Off topic | 11 | 2,645 | 2013-03-02, 4:31 am | ||
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Thread: kennedy san Post: kennedy san Vix86, it sounds like you have read too many State Department brochures. These people are dead weight sipping off tax dollars. Ambassadors were appointed as messengers for leaders. Technology has made... |
Norman | Off topic | 11 | 2,645 | 2013-03-01, 5:43 pm | ||
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Thread: kennedy san Post: kennedy san Ambassador appointments are essentially a payback system to politicians and strong political party supporters of the elected president. Every administration has used these appointments in this manner.... |
Norman | Off topic | 11 | 2,645 | 2013-03-01, 9:23 am | ||
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Thread: Warning on AnkiMobile 2!!!!!! Post: Warning on AnkiMobile 2!!!!!! s0apgun Wrote:Seriously man? Grow a brain.... LOL resolve Wrote:Responding to a few points above: - "The documentation is poorly organized...." - I spent quite a lot of time on the docs. If you have... |
Norman | Learning resources | 25 | 15,685 | 2013-02-27, 5:35 pm | ||
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Thread: Japanese study-related software that you wish existed Post: Japanese study-related software that you wish exis... I would want a game that would allow you to choose the cards, add others later... some sort of customization feature integrated into the game play. I personally like the Anki-Emperor/Warrior game of "... |
Norman | Learning resources | 21 | 4,184 | 2013-02-26, 11:10 pm | ||
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Thread: AnkiEmperor - Build your own empire (aka AnkiWarrior 2.0) Post: AnkiEmperor - Build your own empire (aka AnkiWarri... Oniichan Wrote:joe78 Wrote:Proxx Wrote:Hi, I have created a Website to add new cities (for now only in Japan) and constructions: http://ankiemperor.hallojapan.de/viewCities.php If you have favourite... |
Norman | Learning resources | 180 | 53,029 | 2013-02-26, 11:01 pm | ||
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Thread: Graded Readers Post: Graded Readers Somewhat related, but most certainly helpful...eBook Readers have a 'touch' function that will allow you to instantly retrieve the dictionary meaning of words/kanji. I have a Sony eReader and it does ... |
Norman | Learning resources | 15 | 3,769 | 2013-02-23, 10:03 pm | ||
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Thread: Second attempt at RTK Post: Second attempt at RTK Good luck! I also stopped several months ago, about midway. It was a hassle to go and re-remember everything. I am finally now near the end -- Lesson 50. I need to slow down and review everything more... |
Norman | Remembering the Kanji | 2 | 637 | 2013-02-22, 12:22 am | ||
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Thread: Leaving Japan, dealing with stuff Post: Leaving Japan, dealing with stuff Call the local city office. As a resident, you can get a discount to dump your junk at the local landfill/incinerator. If transportation is an issue, you can probably pay a "dump it all" truck to come... |
Norman | General discussion | 15 | 4,160 | 2013-02-21, 10:36 pm | ||
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Thread: Do you give choco back to your students? Post: Do you give choco back to your students? Marumaru Wrote:Some of my juku students gave me choco for valentine's and I was wondering what's the protocol for this case? EAT...EAT...EAT... |
Norman | Off topic | 5 | 995 | 2013-02-20, 8:01 pm | ||
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Thread: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing? Post: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing? chamcham Wrote:Street is easy. Just think of a street sign that tells the name of the street https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/image...chiU_LJ_2w The horizontal line is the part with the street nam... |
Norman | Remembering the Kanji | 102 | 21,407 | 2013-02-18, 9:39 pm | ||
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Thread: RTK 2 or RTK 3? Post: RTK 2 or RTK 3? Thanks for the replies. It seems the consensus is that RTK 3 would be the better of the two, if I wanted to continue with the textbook format. Although I have been working on RTK 1 exclusively, I woul... |
Norman | The Japanese language | 8 | 2,225 | 2013-02-15, 5:44 pm | ||
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Thread: Reason why I can't get myself to use AJATT Post: Reason why I can't get myself to use AJATT Zlarp Wrote:Norman Wrote:We are assuming this 'broken grammar' is crafted purposely for such an effect. I'm not making such an assumption. Someone with the responsibility of assisting learners in a fo... |
Norman | The Japanese language | 93 | 21,665 | 2013-02-15, 5:06 am | ||
