Thora Wrote:

Quote:Surround yourself with Japanese ...girlfriends

So maybe if become a lesbian...especially a promiscuous one....then I'll finally achieve that elusive fluency.

Then I'd all alone.

There is always plastic surgery..

CKBrown1000 Wrote:First of all, don't call me Shirley...

Touche

ropsta Wrote:There is no exit strategy for learning a language. It's a relationship within you. Treat it well and you'll reap the rewards.

Well said. What I'm talking about is weaning oneself from learning methods other than normal language usage. Any plans for doing that?

leosmith Wrote:Well said. What I'm talking about is weaning oneself from learning methods other than normal language usage. Any plans for doing that?

Considering the fact that normal usage is a method in itself, I don't think it's possible. Speaking in a less global sense, at some point you have to review what you know, or you're just wasting your time. If you have a definite plan, to just go to Japan and live there forever with no intention of heading home or learning any other language then a weening of phase would make sense, though.