Challenges in Japan

 

Every foreigner that moves to Japan will experience challenges including a language barrier. However, there is no reason to feel distraught or despondent. With discipline and constant studying, you will improve.

Highlights:

1 : 40 – The language barrier

2 : 50 – Learning a foreign language

3 : 46 – Being illiterate

4 : 23 – Manga as a resource to learn Japanese

4 : 46 – Pimsleur is a great way to learn Japanese

5 : 50 – Japanese beginners should start with hiragana

6 : 00 – The Let’s Learn Japanese series

8 : 17 – Genki1 is the best book for Japanese beginners

9 : 30 – Being overwhelmed by Japanese

10 : 09 – Doing the JLPT test and passing

10 : 40 – Know and set your goals

 

Things to Note :

Start with hiragana and katkana by using the let’s learn series and then move on to Genki Volume 1. This plan of action will help you too if you are serious about studying Japanese.

Japanese can be a very difficult language to learn however do not become overwhelmed. Set small goals and have an idea about the type of speaker that you would like to be. Good luck.