What is the best way to learn? Is it more efficient to study under a tutor? Also are they’re any native tutors out there that don’t charge an arm and a leg. Thank you.
i actually learn from duolingo, however i did read that it isn’t the best but it’s free lol. however i do wanna have some people to talk to in japanese, cause the best way to learn a language is to actually speak it lol
The “best way” for one isn’t going to be for everyone. My suggestion is study consistently and get someone who can guide you or give feedback.
Tutoring is a great option, especially if you’re not on school, if your school doesn’t offer Japanese, or you can’t take time to go to a language school.
Japanese tutors who are native speakers exist. iTalki is rather affordable (tutors range from $10 US and up). As to whether or not they’re affordable is based on your budget and what kind of value you’re looking for, plus how much the tutor believes they are worth.
I tutor Japanese. I’m not a native speaker, but I have 4 years of experience living, studying and working in Japan. I have 14 years of tutoring Japanese. I am a certified Japanese teacher. I have a master’s degree in the subject. My $40 – $45 seems on the low end of “reasonable” to me.
Another Japanese tutor in the area I’ve seen is a native speaker with a doctorate in Linguistics, plus more years of experience teaching at various schools. Her $120 seems justified.
Still, another native speaker college student without any of those credentials or experience is looking for $25 an hour.
Am I better than the others? Maybe, maybe not. I know how a non-Japanese engages with and understands the language. On the other hand, I don’t have an intuitive sense on what might be “correct” in all cases. And on the other hand still, I do have more experience than one of those tutors, so I could ask for more than they do.
Need both tutors and own perseverance I feel
Also looking for crash courses to complement my own studies
You might be able to find online classes through your closest city’s cultural center. Seattle offers online classes that cover the basics through Genki 2 which is most of the way through n4 grammar. You can also probably find language clubs near you as well.
I took classes in college and have been studying on my own since January.
You might also look into old person clubs in Asian districts of your closest city sometimes the old people just wanna talk
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i actually learn from duolingo, however i did read that it isn’t the best but it’s free lol. however i do wanna have some people to talk to in japanese, cause the best way to learn a language is to actually speak it lol
The “best way” for one isn’t going to be for everyone. My suggestion is study consistently and get someone who can guide you or give feedback.
Tutoring is a great option, especially if you’re not on school, if your school doesn’t offer Japanese, or you can’t take time to go to a language school.
Japanese tutors who are native speakers exist. iTalki is rather affordable (tutors range from $10 US and up). As to whether or not they’re affordable is based on your budget and what kind of value you’re looking for, plus how much the tutor believes they are worth.
I tutor Japanese. I’m not a native speaker, but I have 4 years of experience living, studying and working in Japan. I have 14 years of tutoring Japanese. I am a certified Japanese teacher. I have a master’s degree in the subject. My $40 – $45 seems on the low end of “reasonable” to me.
Another Japanese tutor in the area I’ve seen is a native speaker with a doctorate in Linguistics, plus more years of experience teaching at various schools. Her $120 seems justified.
Still, another native speaker college student without any of those credentials or experience is looking for $25 an hour.
Am I better than the others? Maybe, maybe not. I know how a non-Japanese engages with and understands the language. On the other hand, I don’t have an intuitive sense on what might be “correct” in all cases. And on the other hand still, I do have more experience than one of those tutors, so I could ask for more than they do.
Need both tutors and own perseverance I feel
Also looking for crash courses to complement my own studies
You might be able to find online classes through your closest city’s cultural center. Seattle offers online classes that cover the basics through Genki 2 which is most of the way through n4 grammar. You can also probably find language clubs near you as well.
I took classes in college and have been studying on my own since January.
You might also look into old person clubs in Asian districts of your closest city sometimes the old people just wanna talk