What is your single favorite learning resource that you could not go without?

If you had to choose only one resource such as youtube channel/textbook/podcast etc that have made the most significant difference in your journey with Japanese, what would it be?

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  1. I’m never able to make a direct relation to what I learned from what source honestly. I feel like everything I do has a significant impact and would probably be worthless without the other. Basic example: Anki seems to be a big vocab builder and is something I can easily do in the morning without exceptions. Nevertheless, I stumble upon things I learned in Anki while reading tons of times and have no clue what it means. Looking it up I immediately say “Urgh of course, I should know this from Anki”. Is Anki now the staple or reading? Would one work without the other? Hard to say.

  2. Kanji Study. Analyzing the form, meaning and sound components of kanjis has helped me make more educated and correct guesses for new kanjis.

  3. TheMoeWay Discord server. The method they preach WORKS, access to a lot of resources, helped me start tracking my time… and most of all, the people are great. So much I’m thankful for.

  4. Renshuu, really great SRS site/app with grammar lessons and community built word lists. not too gameified and has a solid basis in language learning techniques.

  5. Wish i had discovered it sooner, but the JLAB (japanese like a breeze) anki deck/addon is really great for beginners. Probably my favorite beginner resource i’ve come across so far. I use it mainly for listening practice, but it has a wealth of features that are great for learning grammar (both casual/slang and formal). All of the cards are from anime.

    That being said.. i’d have to say Anki if i could only choose 1 tool, or Netflix (w/ Language Reactor) once passed the early beginner stage.

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