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    Thread: Uh-oh (another "am I doing this wrong?" thread)
Post: Uh-oh (another "am I doing this wrong?" thread)

Thanks for all your replies! I think I understand now. At first I thought the RTK method was kinda "fragile" - i.e. if you do it wrong or misunderstand how to do it, it will backfire on you. But now I...
markbir21 Remembering the Kanji 6 1,797 2007-03-16, 7:32 am
    Thread: Uh-oh (another "am I doing this wrong?" thread)
Post: Uh-oh (another "am I doing this wrong?" thread)

Hey all! I just reached FRAME 202 ('shelf') and the last sentence was quite unsettling to me: "Here again, be careful not to let the rationality of the explanation get in the way before you turn it i...
markbir21 Remembering the Kanji 6 1,797 2007-03-14, 9:32 am
    Thread: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS
Post: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS

Found it. Wow, what a great feature. Thanks! Also, is your database for RTK available online anywhere, Ricardo? It would be nice to have the stroke count.
markbir21 Learning resources 16 5,680 2007-02-23, 3:30 pm
    Thread: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS
Post: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS

Hey, just got my Palm. Everything seems to be working fine - it seems that CJKOS doesn't support hi-res screens (as far as I can tell), but the free Twinkle fonts work fine. synewave, I looked for tha...
markbir21 Learning resources 16 5,680 2007-02-23, 11:24 am
    Thread: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS
Post: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS

Thanks for all the help Ricardo, synewave. I tend to search for answers for hours on end and get nowhere - so it's much appreciated. I've decided on the TX and if writing the kanji in PAdict turns out...
markbir21 Learning resources 16 5,680 2007-02-18, 12:33 pm
    Thread: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS
Post: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS

I looked into setting up an emulator, but it seemed quite complicated (joing the developer network, getting skins, etc.). Really all I want is a spaced repetition kanji flashcard program that allows y...
markbir21 Learning resources 16 5,680 2007-02-18, 7:24 am
    Thread: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS
Post: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS

I found my answer. I just didn't look hard enough at the documentation - sorry. Thank you for your time.
markbir21 Learning resources 16 5,680 2007-02-17, 7:43 pm
    Thread: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS
Post: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS

Sorry, I'm not understanding. Can I use PAdict for learning/looking up readings? (I don't currently have a Palm, so I can't really try it out yet) Many thanks!
markbir21 Learning resources 16 5,680 2007-02-17, 7:07 pm
    Thread: Hello from a newbie
Post: Hello from a newbie

[kana]jaa,ganbattekudasai[/kana]
markbir21 Learning resources 1 1,098 2007-02-17, 6:27 pm
    Thread: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS
Post: Kanji Dictionary for Palm OS

Hi, everyone! I am going to try to set up a good Japanese review system on a Palm TX. I'm using the instructions detailed on the page below. I was wondering, is there any kanji dictionary software ava...
markbir21 Learning resources 16 5,680 2007-02-17, 6:21 pm
    Thread: Suggestions on study system? I'm new
Post: Suggestions on study system? I'm new

Thanks again for your replies. Leosmith, I'll keep an eye on my retension to determine exactly how I'll proceed. [kana]jane[/kana]!
markbir21 Remembering the Kanji 11 2,384 2007-02-14, 10:25 am
    Thread: Suggestions on study system? I'm new
Post: Suggestions on study system? I'm new

OK, great! I'll decide on a program (Supermemo looked cool) and I'll be well on my way. Thanks a lot for the help. It's a little strange, but I'm not used to such helpful people from a forum (I'm use...
markbir21 Remembering the Kanji 11 2,384 2007-02-11, 5:19 pm
    Thread: Suggestions on study system? I'm new
Post: Suggestions on study system? I'm new

Hi everyone! I'm completely new to this, and I kind of need some help establishing a system with which to study. After reading some of your suggestions to each other, these are my impressions as far a...
markbir21 Remembering the Kanji 11 2,384 2007-02-11, 11:40 am