How to Learn Japanese (The ULTIMATE Guide)

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Get 1 extra month of Migaku access for free by signing up using my reflink: https://migaku.com/signup?code=Livakivi Check out Migaku on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ImmersewithMigaku/ In this video, I'll be covering how to learn Japanese, as well as be sharing many absolutely crucial tips for mindset, realistic expectations, motivation, consistency, and so on. Its a multi-part series, so stay tuned for the upcoming episodes! This video is a part of my guide on how to learn Japanese (or any language): EPISODES - PART 1 (General Guide): https://youtu.be/KygsjMUj_C0 (This video) - PART 2 (Anki): https://youtu.be/husCWKdxiRI - PART 3 (Sentence Mining): https://youtu.be/QBcQJESGQvc - PART 4 (Immersion): https://youtu.be/edIAsm_xrJ8 RESOURCES: - Anki: https://apps.ankiweb.net/ - Core 2k/6k deck: https://livakivi.ee/files/core_2k6k_sentences_on_front.apkg (^NOTE the it already has the sentences on the front, if you'd prefer no sentences, follow the instructions from part 2 for adding sentences but just remove the expression part from the front of the card) - Alternatively: a shortened + slightly optimized Core 2.3k deck for those who want to start making their own cards through sentence mining as soon as possible: https://anacreondjt.gitlab.io/docs/coredeck/ - Tae Kim's Textbook: http://guidetojapanese.org/learn/ - 10 Motivation Tips for Language Learning: https://youtu.be/jaKo6038WYM - Dogen's 10min Pitch Accent Introduction: https://youtu.be/O6AoilGEers - Very long article on は and が particle with cute dinosaurs: https://www.tofugu.com/japanese/wa-and-ga/ - Migaku: https://www.migaku.com/ - For learning Hiragana/Katakana, just use something like Lingodeer, Duolingo, or any Kana app/flashcards/rote learn them, etc. - I also recommend checking out my other videos, where I document my own journey with similar methods, etc. MUSIC: Pocket Rurubu OST - Map Pocket Rurubu OST - Plan Koji Seto - Hakutaka In The City (https://youtu.be/8yEO_8BG5soo) Animal Crossing (GameCube) OST - 5PM Animal Crossing (New Horizons) OST – Interior Designing Bubble Bath - The Green Orbs Koji Seto - 米桜 / 88th Sakura (https://youtu.be/5wWsh9HplX8) SENTIVE - One day Huge thanks to Seto Koji for allowing me to use his music! Seto Koji Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/eguri89 Seto Koji SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/eguri89sounds/tracks CHAPTERS: 00:00 How to Learn Japanese 1:10 The Reality of Learning Japanese 1:35 What do I Mean by "Fluency"? 2:25 Expect Motivational Issues 3:20 The Hardest Part of Learning Japanese 4:05 Getting Started 4:25 Daily Habit, Hiragana, Katakana 5:05 Grammar 6:30 Immersion 7:30 Endgoal of Immersion 7:45 Improving Comprehension 8:00 Learning Vocabulary with Anki 10:30 Step-by-Step Guide 11:27 Current Routine 12:10 Immersion Over Language Learning Apps 12:20 How to Immerse TL;DR 12:37 Regular Immersion 12:55 Assisted Immersion 13:30 How to Approach Regular Immersion 14:05 Make Sure You Don't Skip Anki! 14:15 Sentence Mining 15:10 Migaku 16:50 Outputting 18:28 Two Ways to Improve Recall 18:38 The Issue With Early Output Practice 19:52 Regardless, How to Do Early Output Practice 20:07 Final Suggestions 20:50 Good Luck! ________________________________ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Livakivi Migaku reflink (1 extra month for free + support the channel): https://migaku.com/signup?code=Livakivi Twitter: https://twitter.com/Livakivi Discord: https://discord.com/invite/w6qyB5mpWa Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Livakivi Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BudgetLivakivi