vyronf3 Wrote:In "Nukemarine's Suggested Guide for Beginners" Nukemarine says "RTK using 2001KO 1-555 Kanji" but I was under the impression that they where not in the same order, If they are in the same order (even if they are not I guess) does anyone think it would be a good idea to use both books at the same time following the KO order and study frame while applying some of the methods of RTK...Replying per your e-mail.
I am a little bit tired and just throwing out some ideas before I go to sleep(I would like to buy one or both of these books this weekend and wanted to get a few questions out of the way before I chose) so links to other posts discussing this topic, or your own ideas on said topic would be appreciated immensity.
Personally, if doing RTKlite (KO variant) works for you then go for it first. RTK is about studying writing and meaning only in an intuitive order. KO then is used to teach vocabulary in a more intuitive order. The missing step then is beginner and basic grammar so you understand the meanings of the sample sentences. As such, there are books that present grammar in an intuitive order (tae kim for instance).
Please understand my guide is based on my experiences in addition to what I've read here in reaction to new techniques. I don't know if learning an abbreviated RTK (RTK lite or ultralite) works, but some have said it does. I don't know if learning words in KO2k1 order works, but people like Hashiriya says it works for them so I take them at their posts. As such, I think it's best to learn kana, then beginner/basic kanji, beginner grammar then finally beginner vocabulary. By that point, it's good to try ones hand at native material in a limited capacity to demonstrate your ability to yourself.