In previous motivation-related posts we talked about setting stakes to help with success as well as how to form good habits. This week we're going to learn some tricks - and they really are tricks - to help push you just … [Read more...]
The Japanese language is a great language to learn, especially for those who love anime, but it can be particularly difficult for native English speakers. I have taught the Japanese language to native English speakers in … [Read more...]
If you go to Japan, you'll probably end up receiving a lot of things as gifts, especially if you go as an exchange student. That's what I did as sixteen year old me, fresh to explore the world and take my share of … [Read more...]
Last week on the "Staying Motivated" front we talked about setting stakes and how that can greatly increase your chances for making big progress in learning Japanese. Let's say you did that, and now you're ready for the … [Read more...]
If you're a beginning or intermediate student of Japanese, you may feel like you have a very limited arsenal of verbs within arms reach. I can't tell you how many times I've been asked to write a sentence in class, and the … [Read more...]
Japanese is one of those languages that is seen as mysterious and exotic to many Westerners. It may seem that way, but if you've read Part 1 and Part 2 of my "Borrower Language" series, or if you are familiar with … [Read more...]