Ok, I'll keep this short - Oh, and if i'm repeating myself and there is a very good thread that gives newbies a step-by-step approach to learning the language with RTK and beyond, please point it out please.
1) RTK does not teach precise meaning, only vague correct? I.e, even for single kanji words in Japanese (not compounds), the given english keywords make no sense in real Japanese writing, yes?
2) Therefore, this is mainly a course to teach handwriting and differentiation of characters?
Ok, now: once you've finished learning how to write and recognize these characters, what is the next step? How do you turn this knowledge into actual reading and speaking ability?
What is the first thing most people do here after finishing RTK, in order to take the next step?
Thanks
Alqa
1) RTK does not teach precise meaning, only vague correct? I.e, even for single kanji words in Japanese (not compounds), the given english keywords make no sense in real Japanese writing, yes?
2) Therefore, this is mainly a course to teach handwriting and differentiation of characters?
Ok, now: once you've finished learning how to write and recognize these characters, what is the next step? How do you turn this knowledge into actual reading and speaking ability?
What is the first thing most people do here after finishing RTK, in order to take the next step?
Thanks
Alqa

