Why did you choose to learn Japanese?

1. It’s the perfect gateway language. It’s one of the more difficult languages to learn, but can be a gateway language to other Asian languages. Speaking Japanese is a way to get to know the culture better and get to discover a side of Japan you would have never been able to without the language.

In what time I can learn Japanese?

How Long Does it Take to Learn Japanese on Average? With consistent studying and speaking, for about 30 minutes to an hour a day, you could speak at a conversational level in Japanese in about 3 months.

What to know when starting to learn Japanese?

How to Teach Yourself Japanese in 8 Steps: The Beginner’s Guide

• Learn to Read Hiragana.
• Become Familiar with Katakana.
• Familiarize Yourself with Kanji.
• Build a Core Vocabulary.
• Learn Basic Japanese Pronunciation.
• Get Familiar with Basic Particles.
• Learn Japanese Sentence Structure.
• Learn Basic Greetings and Expressions.

Is it difficult to study Nihongo?

The Japanese language is considered one of the most difficult to learn by many English speakers. With three separate writing systems, an opposite sentence structure to English, and a complicated hierarchy of politeness, it’s decidedly complex.

Why should you learn the Japanese language?

As an island nation, Japan has been isolated for much of its history. You can experience the unique culture through visiting, but learning the language itself really helps in understanding the history and the cultural differences.

How did you become interested in Japanese?

Having spent several years going to Japanese school with students from all over the world, I’ve met my share of language students. Many of them first became interested in Japanese through manga or anime. Then there are serious gamers who gained an interest for the country by playing Japanese games.

Why is it important to learn about other cultures?

For example, there are certain words in Japanese that can’t be translated into English or other languages, because of the uniqueness to the culture. There may be similarities to other cultures as well as very different aspects. Learning about any culture will open your mind, but a culture very different from yours may do so even more.

Why is it important to learn a foreign language?

You can experience the unique culture through visiting, but learning the language itself really helps in understanding the history and the cultural differences. For example, there are certain words in Japanese that can’t be translated into English or other languages, because of the uniqueness to the culture.