(2016-01-25, 11:53 am)john555 Wrote: [Cue the screaming of "there is a separate thread for arguing about using romaji"].
There's a separate thread for arguing about the use of romaji!
...Except we got it closed, so you'll have to find another one.
Still, this isn't a helpful argument to have now, especially on a thread meant to help a specific member overcome a learning slump.
@OP
Like the others, I suggest setting your RTK study aside for a bit (or slow it down a lot) and focusing on other parts of the language. I highly suggest Tae Kim's Guide, but you'll need to know the kana for that (very easy to learn, mildly aggravating to get used to). I've never used any of the textbooks mentioned, but from what I've heard of them, they're good for people who like that style of textbook... Personally, I prefer denser guides with plenty of examples, that's really only practical for digital resources.