Hey, first just wanted to introduce my background a bit and also apologize if these sorts of posts aren't productive enough / too frequently posted. I don't have any language learning friends, so I wanted to reach out.
I started learning Japanese in 2017 (on and off) through Googling and YouTube, trying to find some entry methods of self-studying. I used DuoLingo and flashcards to help memorize the kana and some phrases, and then I bought Genki 1 and worked through it to completion. For kanji, I bought a workbook that I honestly didn't get too far with. I looked for other learning methods, like WaniKani, and made it to the end of the free portion of the site. It was pretty helpful, I thought, and I believe I have all of N5's kanji in memory, with its help and an Anki deck I found.
I've used Tae Kim's guide here and there and some YouTube resources for grammar.
I made a big step last year and applied to university for their Japanese Language, Literature and Culture major program, so I'll be attending and studying there in the fall of this year.
A question I have now, though: after feeling stagnate in my self-studies, what would be a smart course of action to continue and make some good headway? As I mentioned, my studies have been on and off over the years, but I'm wanting to really increase my productivity before I attend university.
If anyone has a good outline of where I should start off from here, or any other suggestions, I'd be grateful to hear them! Thanks.
To help boil it down, here's where I'm at:
- Confident with Hiragana & Katakana
- Grammar needs a lot of attention, but basic grammar concepts like particles and their usages and some various adjectives, counters, etc.
- Confident with N5 kanji
- Limited vocabulary, can form basic sentences and phrases
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