Just got a pdf of the book: it looks really handy (book1 - book2 is really only about making out - though that could come handy too...). I already started practicing curses in front of my looking-glass:　なめんじゃねよ!
Of course, I don't know if it's still in use, but it's good for the intonation.

My Japanese buddy taught me ナイスけつやな！ which I think is all I really need in life. Right?

EratiK Wrote:Just got a pdf of the book: it looks really handy (book1 - book2 is really only about making out - though that could come handy too...). I already started practicing curses in front of my looking-glass:　なめんじゃねよ!
Of course, I don't know if it's still in use, but it's good for the intonation.

I dunno, does the "なめんじゃねよ" seem somewhat... non-optimal to anyone else? I mean, it sounds so confident and imposing up until the last syllable. I'd say, either be a guy and say "なめんじゃねえ", or be a gal and say "なめるんじゃないよ", and not choose some wishy-washy middle road when trying to make a point!

It's not girly... It sounds like naMEN jaNE!yo. usually followed by omae or something else... If it actually came to that I would usually say なめんじゃね～!んだよこのやろ。 although it comes out as んにゃろ... there are many variations...

I think Zarxrax can grant access to the spreadsheet. He still posts here, so maybe someone could send him a personal message. I have a copy of the spreadsheet, so if after a time people aren't successful in getting access I can share the spreadsheet. I can't however attest to its accuracy as I haven't checked every sentence.

Mushi and torokun, thanks for the input.
Of course, the contextualization will take some getting used to. That's the point of real life practicing. Can't wait to go to Japan (two years and counting). A conversation partner sounds like a good idea meanwhile. When I am good enough.

i requested access to the owner of the spreadsheet...

errtu Wrote:i requested access to the owner of the spreadsheet...

Let me know if you get it.

ryuudou Wrote:

errtu Wrote:i requested access to the owner of the spreadsheet...

Let me know if you get it.

I requested as well. Hope the access will be granted.
Thank you.

Access to the owner, or to the spreadsheet?