(2016-03-16, 4:32 pm)Meriden Wrote: Yeah, I was just planning the road ahead. I'll stick to the textbook route then. I'll go with IATIJ->Tobira->Kanzen N2 in the medium-term.
Another reason I've asked those questions is that, while I learn new grammar points, I forget several old ones. Because of that, I started only a few days ago with an anki deck for grammar, but the lack of a systematic grammar reference gives me a few difficulties. How would you suggest I solidify grammar, and N4 to N2 in general?
Use the language. That means reading/listening/speaking/writing a lot. You get out what you put in. Flash cards are great for managing stuff you don't use frequently, but make sure you use the language on a regular basis.
Speaking and writing will help you cement your knowledge of a lot of stuff. Reading and listening will work like extra flash card reviews, reinforcing words/grammar you've been studying when you run across them-- "Oh, there's that grammar point again!"
If you get sick of textbooks, it's okay. You can try other methods. There should be a wiki entry here somewhere of different things to try. It's a long windy road to proficiency, and some of us have a few detours along the way. It's all cool.
The best advice is in DrDunlap's Arcane Secrets thread. It's on here somewhere.