Category Archives: Learning
Do You Know Your Place?
I was recently put in my place this last December with the JLPT 4 test. I wrote it about it in “Why my JLPT Fail was Still a Win“. It was a very eye opening experience and a great motivational experience.
The biggest problem with it is not being able to convey my how I felt [...]
The JLPT CAN be Used to Measure Proficiency
It is JLPT season and emotions are running high as people cram at the last minute and trolls come out in droves to tell JLPT takers how pointless it is. I have seen no less than 15 tweets on how pointless the JLPT is to measure Japanese ability.
As noted in the comments of “What is [...]
Consistent Action Leads to Extraordinary Results
There are many sayings and most have some “truth” to them, but none, to me, are as powerful as this one.
Consistent action over a long period of time leads to amazing results.
I am not sure I am even saying it completely or where I heard it. However, that is the saying I remember. What it [...]
10 Tips for a Successful Japanese Language Panel
Doing a panel at a con can be a bit stressful if it is your first one, heck anywhere if it is your first. So here are a few tips to help with doing a panel on Japanese language if you have never done one before or just want to improve.
1) Plan – This is [...]
It is ALL about Passion
I tend to have a bout of introspection at the oddest times. Today it just so happened while I was on the elliptical reading an interesting history book. The word Passion was used to describe early followers of Buddhism in Japan. Their Passion led to people going to great lengths to accomplish their ideals. This [...]
TV Asahi and TBS Now on YouTube
Yesterday, there was announcement that TV Asahi and TBS are going to YouTube to stream their video content to users. They are wanting to use the popularity and the backbone of YouTube to offer quality service to viewers. However, I am not sure if something is getting lost in translation or not because what I [...]
Japanese Speech Competitions
Speech competitions may be an interesting way to practice and get some critiques of your speaking ability and a fun way to really put yourself out there and force you to grow as a speaker.
Here are some videos of people doing there speech competitions. These are all gaijin’s doing speeches.
I took a look at some [...]
Where To Go From Here When You are Burnt Out
Burning out happens, but it is a good time to get going again. Recently, a commenter left a comment about how they are learning and some of the problems. Here is the comment:
Comment by: Kirlanda
Hi, I actually just stumbled on to your site. Because I’m not in any type of college course for japanese(my [...]
Learn ABOUT Your Target Language before you talk about it
I am increasingly running into a problem where those I talk to about the Japanese language, those that are learning Japanese, have no idea ABOUT the Japanese language, or they refuse to know about it. Here is a conversation I have had at least 7 or 8 times.
Other Dude: Man I am having a [...]
Importance of Ever Changing Goals
Updating your goals and sub goals is very important to be successful. By doing so you change learn new ways and new approaches to thing. This also helps you to avoid slumps and the mundane. Often times we tend to stop learning or progressing simply because we get tired of the same old thing. We [...]
