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Thread: If you knew then what you know now.... Post: RE: If you knew then what you know now.... Thanks for the replies! Oddly enough, I recently started the Mango Languages Japanese program available for free through my library. I'm enjoying it and remember enough that I don't feel like an idi... |
Altaira | General discussion | 12 | 1,471 | 2015-11-26, 4:07 pm | ||
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Thread: If you knew then what you know now.... Post: If you knew then what you know now.... Hi, I posted here a few years ago when I first started studying Japanese. This forum was so much help and was very encouraging. Sadly, after about two years I pretty much gave up. It took me 1.5 yea... |
Altaira | General discussion | 12 | 1,471 | 2015-11-15, 6:15 pm | ||
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Thread: Graded Readers Post: Graded Readers Whoops! Nevermind. |
Altaira | Learning resources | 15 | 3,769 | 2013-03-19, 8:48 am | ||
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Thread: [Youtube/NicoNico] Good-looking white/half-white females and Japan. Post: [Youtube/NicoNico] Good-looking white/half-white f... In the interest of fairness, qwertyytrewq, will you please post a photo of yourself so that I can judge if you are hot? If you are really, really good-looking, it is OK if you are creepy. Women ador... |
Altaira | General discussion | 57 | 10,357 | 2013-02-21, 12:07 pm | ||
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Thread: "Introduction to Modern Japanese" : vol.1 without vol.2 ? Post: "Introduction to Modern Japanese" : vol.1 without ... I am trying "Intro to Modern Japanese" after giving up on Genki (and numerous other popular textbooks). I bought both books after reading that Vol. 2 is a must. I was planning on doing a lesson per we... |
Altaira | The Japanese language | 5 | 3,288 | 2013-01-12, 5:15 pm | ||
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Thread: And the award for Slowest Japanese Language Learner goes to... Post: And the award for Slowest Japanese Language Learne... Thurd, that is a good read! Thanks for the link. |
Altaira | The Japanese language | 24 | 5,161 | 2013-01-12, 8:33 am | ||
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Thread: And the award for Slowest Japanese Language Learner goes to... Post: And the award for Slowest Japanese Language Learne... Thanks for the great replies. I feel better now reading everyone's different experiences. (And, LOL, Mushi!) I took Spanish for 3 years in high school (ahem, over 40 years ago). I had a wonderful tea... |
Altaira | The Japanese language | 24 | 5,161 | 2013-01-11, 11:41 am | ||
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Thread: And the award for Slowest Japanese Language Learner goes to... Post: And the award for Slowest Japanese Language Learne... Me! I have been self-studying Japanese for about a year. It took me 7 months to finish RTK 1. I am doing the Core vocab, kanji and vocab on Skritter and using assorted apps, books, etc. I watch (and... |
Altaira | The Japanese language | 24 | 5,161 | 2013-01-10, 5:33 pm | ||
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Thread: Does ADD help with doing RTK? Post: Does ADD help with doing RTK? "Does ADD help with doing RTK?" Nope, didn't help me one bit. My (self-diagnosed) combo of OCD and ADD, plus being 55+ years old, have made learning Japanese very difficult. I slogged my way thru ... |
Altaira | Remembering the Kanji | 13 | 3,242 | 2012-11-11, 5:37 pm | ||
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Thread: Barriers to using RTK kanji recognition in print contexts .... Post: Barriers to using RTK kanji recognition in print c... The tiny kanji in most books are frustrating. With even tinier furigana! The different fonts are tough as well. I bought a new iPad 3 and have several Japanese dictionaries and apps plus some books ... |
Altaira | The Japanese language | 2 | 1,096 | 2012-10-16, 11:19 am | ||
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Thread: Anki 2 is out! Post: Anki 2 is out! resolve Wrote:If you have any other questions about the new version, it'd be great if you could post them on the Anki help forum. I noticed that when someone asks a question on the Anki help forum, so... |
Altaira | Learning resources | 60 | 22,296 | 2012-10-15, 12:03 pm | ||
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Thread: Sex ratio of this forum? Post: Sex ratio of this forum? 61:36 |
Altaira | Off topic | 148 | 26,506 | 2012-09-29, 9:39 am | ||
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Thread: How many times have you restarted learning Japanese? Post: How many times have you restarted learning Japanes... Thanks for the thoughtful replies. I was feeling rather whiny that day. (Insomnia doesn't help.) gaiaslastlaugh - KanjiBox is great. I remember about 80% when I use that app. However, when I run acr... |
Altaira | The Japanese language | 14 | 5,047 | 2012-09-28, 10:14 am | ||
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Thread: How many times have you restarted learning Japanese? Post: How many times have you restarted learning Japanes... I first started my journey of Japanese learning January 2012. I learned Hiragana and Katakana. I went through Season 1 at Textfugu. I then spent seven long months on RTK 1. I practiced writing the ka... |
Altaira | The Japanese language | 14 | 5,047 | 2012-09-25, 2:27 pm | ||
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Thread: Finished RTK 1 in 15 days Post: Finished RTK 1 in 15 days I hope your speedy mindset doesn't cross over into your love life! |
Altaira | Remembering the Kanji | 54 | 22,789 | 2012-08-04, 8:15 am | ||
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Thread: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me" thread. Post: The "I just finished RTK1, please congratulate me"... I finished RTK 1 (6th Ed.) yesterday. It took me almost 7 (seven!) months, studying several hours per day. I had to rush at the end as my 6-month Skritter account ended today. (You can still use Skrit... |
Altaira | Remembering the Kanji | 1,845 | 424,618 | 2012-07-21, 11:55 am | ||
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Thread: Does anyone have opinions on textfugu/tofugu and/or skritter Post: Does anyone have opinions on textfugu/tofugu and/o... I signed up for TextFugu and did that for a short while until I started RTK. I really like Skritter and use it every day. (I already had a tablet.) It can be addicting. I guess I'll go back to TextFu... |
Altaira | Learning resources | 10 | 20,182 | 2012-05-18, 12:21 pm | ||
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Thread: Kanji Stories [iPhone, iPad app for RevTK] Post: Kanji Stories [iPhone, iPad app for RevTK] Thanks for the tips! It is working again. |
Altaira | Learning resources | 33 | 12,850 | 2012-03-23, 8:36 am | ||
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Thread: Kanji Stories [iPhone, iPad app for RevTK] Post: Kanji Stories [iPhone, iPad app for RevTK] The app stopped importing my sentences after about 850. Not much use now. I'd pay a buck or two if it would work properly and to get rid of the ads. (The ads can be lessened by putting your iPhone i... |
Altaira | Learning resources | 33 | 12,850 | 2012-03-20, 1:36 pm | ||
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Thread: Where can I find Japanese LARGE-PRINT books? Post: Where can I find Japanese LARGE-PRINT books? Thanks for the replies! |
Altaira | Learning resources | 4 | 1,836 | 2012-03-11, 10:18 am | ||
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Thread: Where can I find Japanese LARGE-PRINT books? Post: Where can I find Japanese LARGE-PRINT books? Thanks, Fillanzea, for the info. |
Altaira | Learning resources | 4 | 1,836 | 2012-03-10, 12:13 pm | ||
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Thread: Where can I find Japanese LARGE-PRINT books? Post: Where can I find Japanese LARGE-PRINT books? Any suggestions for finding Japanese LARGE-PRINT books? TIA! |
Altaira | Learning resources | 4 | 1,836 | 2012-03-09, 12:48 pm | ||
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Thread: KanjiPoster - How long did it take to receive yours? Post: KanjiPoster - How long did it take to receive your... Just to update, I received the poster today. Paddy had mailed the poster in a timely manner, but our moron USPS carrier screwed up the delivery. The poster is nice! |
Altaira | Learning resources | 3 | 789 | 2012-02-16, 7:31 pm | ||
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Thread: KanjiPoster - How long did it take to receive yours? Post: KanjiPoster - How long did it take to receive your... Thanks for your reply! I live in the U.S. Hopefully, it won't take a month. I've gotten parcels from Canada in just over a week before. |
Altaira | Learning resources | 3 | 789 | 2012-02-13, 12:08 pm | ||
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Thread: KanjiPoster - How long did it take to receive yours? Post: KanjiPoster - How long did it take to receive your... I'm not the most patient person in the world. :) Mine was shipped maybe ten days ago. How long did yours take to arrive? The Canada Post tracking number is about as useless as USPS tracking numbers... |
Altaira | Learning resources | 3 | 789 | 2012-02-11, 3:33 pm | ||