I am not sure exactly how this post should be structured, so I'll try my best to ask the right questions without rambling on.
I am at a point where despite my meager hour of daily study, I definitely see the progress I've made, even when it's often subtle things, like remembering the kanji and pronounciation of a word I need to look up with more ease, rather than obvious shifts in comprehension.
However, I still feel like I have barely scratched the surface of the language. I think that I'm still lacking vocabulary in order to move on to reading novels and listening to native content, and when I just peek at the idea of doing it, it feels like I'll never be able to be good enough to do it.
I was wondering, from this point onwards, what kind of progression I can expect. Do you have experiences to share, moments where something just clicked and a full array of content became more accessible? Or maybe just tips, or resources that were a game changer for you?
EDIT: I currently stick with reading Manga and listening to podcasts for learner. I watch anime too but I don't count it since I usually keep the English subs.
I have had very low energy for a while, so I focus on things that are more comfortable, and try some tougher things when I have more energy (I can read quite a few chapters in a row when that happens!)
by Ultyzarus