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    Thread: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me" thread.
Post: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me"...

Congratulations to all finishing prior to me. I finally finished RTK I as well. It took me a little under 13 months. The main reason for this was my bad time management and the threat of failing my c...
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 1,845 424,380 2013-11-18, 12:55 pm
    Thread: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing?
Post: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing?

Good job, almost done : )
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 102 21,400 2013-05-29, 2:47 pm
    Thread: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only
Post: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only

Aspiring Wrote:For jpoosuki, doesn't matter +The address isn't my main one. Even if it is not your main one, you should check it once in a while..
RoyalBlue Off topic 199 72,922 2013-05-29, 11:06 am
    Thread: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only
Post: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only

I really wouldn't post the E-Mail I'm using on a public forum
RoyalBlue Off topic 199 72,922 2013-05-29, 3:13 am
    Thread: What age are you?
Post: What age are you?

I'm 23, at frame 1836 and can't wait for RTK to be done and to finally start learning "real" Japanese.
RoyalBlue Off topic 357 73,657 2013-05-27, 2:14 am
    Thread: Japanese and E-book readers: A guide
Post: Japanese and E-book readers: A guide

That looks awesome! I have an ancient Sony PRS 505, but my bank was so nice to gift me a kindle, should be coming in the next few days. Looking forward to being able to actually read Japanese one da...
RoyalBlue Learning resources 57 50,972 2013-05-18, 4:49 am
    Thread: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me" thread.
Post: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me"...

learningkanji Wrote:I just finished RTK1. It took me about 2.5 months or so and while I'm happy and excited that I was able to finish it, I know that this is just the beginning and there is a long, lo...
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 1,845 424,380 2013-05-18, 4:40 am
    Thread: Finish Remembering the Kanji in One Month?
Post: Finish Remembering the Kanji in One Month?

yudantaiteki Wrote:RoyalBlue Wrote:I know what you mean, that picture also inspired my to try something similiar. I think I have enough to cover the intended wall but I'm too lazy to start attaching t...
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 50 17,989 2013-05-17, 10:55 am
    Thread: Are paid classes good?
Post: Are paid classes good?

I think it really depends on the teacher / class. There is no real answer to this question. You need to try it. I tried Chinese at my college for a few classes, but it was really slow, and the langua...
RoyalBlue General discussion 66 13,791 2013-05-17, 4:26 am
    Thread: Finish Remembering the Kanji in One Month?
Post: Finish Remembering the Kanji in One Month?

I know what you mean, that picture also inspired my to try something similiar. I think I have enough to cover the intended wall but I'm too lazy to start attaching them.. The template is from: http:/...
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 50 17,989 2013-05-17, 4:15 am
    Thread: On frame 1531. 3/4 of the way done!
Post: On frame 1531. 3/4 of the way done!

Finally here. Going really slow but progressing nevertheless.
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 462 138,045 2013-05-13, 11:21 pm
    Thread: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only
Post: Asia Torrents Invites -- Active Users Only

If it's closed you can pm me for one :)
RoyalBlue Off topic 199 72,922 2013-04-30, 2:39 am
    Thread: Where to buy manga...
Post: Where to buy manga...

Where did you dig up this old topic? :D Here in Germany Japanese manga is crazily overpriced. I would just buy a ton of them in Tokyo and stuff them in a bag. When flying with Lufthansa you get to ca...
RoyalBlue General discussion 61 20,802 2013-04-29, 6:09 am
    Thread: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing?
Post: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing?

Don't worry. It'll stick after a time. I also had a tough time with some stories containing heart.
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 102 21,400 2013-02-23, 8:06 am
    Thread: Non-Japanese youtubers who talk about Japan/learning Japanese
Post: Non-Japanese youtubers who talk about Japan/learni...

Quick question, what is a JET? Some kind of exchange program? Edit: Found it out. I'm just currently careful whenever I hear Japanese abbreviations I don't know.. A Japanese friend told me some funny...
RoyalBlue General discussion 6 1,847 2013-02-20, 5:43 pm
    Thread: Post Your Recent Milestone Achievement Here
Post: Post Your Recent Milestone Achievement Here

egoplant Wrote:RoyalBlue Wrote:Since when does learning Japanese have to be a priority? Not all of us are college students. Since you decided that you wanted to learn Japanese? The majority of learner...
RoyalBlue General discussion 1,389 294,258 2013-02-19, 6:52 pm
    Thread: Post Your Recent Milestone Achievement Here
Post: Post Your Recent Milestone Achievement Here

egoplant Wrote:People who skip them obviously don't make Japanese a priority, and they are the ones who are most likely to end up giving up and not reaching fluency. Since when does learning Japanese ...
RoyalBlue General discussion 1,389 294,258 2013-02-19, 5:36 pm
    Thread: Missed Anki for a while
Post: Missed Anki for a while

It actually wasn't that bad. Much faster than I thought. I expected to spend 10 days reviewing until I had time to study new cards, but Heisig and anki really did an amazing job, and all it took was a...
RoyalBlue General discussion 4 1,357 2013-02-18, 10:41 pm
    Thread: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing?
Post: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing?

If I remember correctly there is already one such topic. Not sure if its from beginning to end, but it had the first couple kanji covered.
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 102 21,400 2013-02-18, 10:17 pm
    Thread: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing?
Post: About to blitz through RTK, tips for reviewing?

I also changed a couple of keywords, but haven't seen a post about it. Don't change street into Mr. T! You'll meet him at around ~900 representing "Person".
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 102 21,400 2013-02-18, 5:53 pm
    Thread: Missed Anki for a while
Post: Missed Anki for a while

Great advice, thank you. My recollection rate went up, as my mature cards started coming up. Luckily I remember most of them. Still going to set the review counter to 200 and rejoice every time I see ...
RoyalBlue General discussion 4 1,357 2013-02-15, 5:45 pm
    Thread: Missed Anki for a while
Post: Missed Anki for a while

Long story short, I had exams for the last 3 weeks and missed doing Anki on most of them due to bad planing and a serious lack of time. Now I have 860 due cards, and 825 new to finish RTK 1. I plan to...
RoyalBlue General discussion 4 1,357 2013-02-15, 5:07 pm
    Thread: Passive and active listening
Post: Passive and active listening

Kind of wondering why a lot of the discussions about language learning techniques turn into discussions about Khatz. On topic, the day I really got into learning Japanese I put away all my non Japane...
RoyalBlue Learning resources 50 11,465 2013-01-22, 11:51 am
    Thread: Practise of specific lesson in Anki
Post: Practise of specific lesson in Anki

The simplest thing would be to open the deck, set new cards to 0, and suspend all Kanji before lesson 4. Edit: But I would use the time to learn new Kanji, because Anki is a SRS (for more info check ...
RoyalBlue Learning resources 4 1,479 2013-01-22, 3:50 am
    Thread: Remembering the Kanji and Readings & Meanings
Post: Remembering the Kanji and Readings & Meanings

That sounds really encouraging! Only 850 Kanji to go.. Thank you : )
RoyalBlue The Japanese language 34 8,377 2013-01-06, 8:10 am
    Thread: Remembering the Kanji and Readings & Meanings
Post: Remembering the Kanji and Readings & Meanings

chamcham Wrote:Japanese TV dramas, on average, require knowledge of 400-550 different RTK1 kanji for a 1 hour episode. When you combine all the subtitles for all episodes, there are typically 900-1200...
RoyalBlue The Japanese language 34 8,377 2013-01-06, 7:48 am
    Thread: Why RTK if I don't need to write kanji?
Post: Why RTK if I don't need to write kanji?

With only this site you miss out on the components which aren't a Kanji, but still have their own "calling". Makes buildung and understanding stories easier. I'd recommend getting the book. AFAIK all ...
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 18 5,557 2013-01-05, 6:36 pm
    Thread: REAL Heavy Metal!
Post: REAL Heavy Metal!

No words necessary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla...RBSkq-_St8#!
RoyalBlue Off topic 6 1,122 2013-01-05, 1:28 pm
    Thread: Immersion Media Player
Post: Immersion Media Player

Thanks! Working stable now, and looking good. One suggestion I have is regarding "Find lyrics online" Is it possible to use google from the country whose language you're learning. Using the button I...
RoyalBlue Learning resources 16 5,914 2013-01-05, 12:45 pm
    Thread: 500 frames and counting! ROOOOARRRR!!!
Post: 500 frames and counting! ROOOOARRRR!!!

Actually I think that it is a very good pace. That way you won't burn out and have a high chance of actually finishing RTK. If you take your time with each card then it'll actually save time, as you l...
RoyalBlue Remembering the Kanji 526 166,999 2013-01-05, 9:15 am