(Yesterday, 3:45 pm)GreenCross Wrote: Thank you so much for your suggestions Risu. It was enlightening.
First off, do you have any other suggestions for low-level manga to start reading besides Yotsuba?
Also, I HAVE already started WaniKani and I find it to be fairly practical, but I plan on using it in conjunction with Anki, Genki and Tae Kim. I figure that at the end of the day, its all about what works best for us as individuals.
I'll have to work on finding Japanese materials to start reading, as well as figuring out Anki.....those are two parts of this equation that I have yet to get a solid grasp on......particularly the Word Mining part, I followed the link you posted but I was overall confused on what was going on.
But thank you again. I feel as though since I already have Genki I & II, I will just work through those books again in order to build up my grammar, basic kanji recognition and then supplement with Tae Kim. I'm going to continue to experiment with WaniKani because frankly being spoon feed Kanji doesn't seem like a bad deal (although I hear that it has its downsides, but I digress) and get Anki set up. I feel like what you described in accordance to reading is probably %100 true. I will certainly begin reading once I feel I have roughly a 700 word vocab.....so thank you for that suggestion. (Fortunately I listen to Japanese Music daily anyway, so I've already got that point down!)
As a side question, in terms of the different grammar patterns and conjugations that arise in Formal, Informal, and Honorific/Humble scenarios, were you able to absorb those through your reading to the point where you could chat informally with friends, formally with co-workers and Honorifically/Humbly with your superiors? Or did you make sure to pay special attention during your grammar study?
Once again, thank you.
I wouldn't recommend starting reading with a meager 700 word vocabulary. It was challenging to say the least. As for other easy manga, you can follow this link.
Alternatively you can read NHK News Easy which is aimed at Japanese learners as well as Japanese kids
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