Edit: the poll didn't show up when I posted and I don't know how to "re-do" it, so the question was "How would you class your comprehension of the Japanese language?"
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So I just started studying Japanese a couple of months ago and I'm really getting into it (I self-teach using a great online textbook called TextFugu [this is NOT intended as advertising; it's just in case anyone is curious]).
Was wondering if any Escapists have taken any of the JLPTs (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) - which level did you take; how long had you been studying the language prior to taking it? I guess it'll be a while before I get to that level of understanding, but I'm just curious for what I might be able to do in the future.
Also, have you ever visited/lived in Japan? How were you "accepted" (I've heard stories of the Japanese not taking too kindly to foreigners [?Oli?ª?¢?¶?ñj])? <--- it would appear there is no support for Asian characters on these forums :S
How did you study? Were you self-taught, did you get private lessons, lessons at school, etc.?
How do people react when you say you know/are studying Japanese? Are they like "Sweet! " or are they more like "You've been watching too much anime, methinks" or "Wtf is the point in that!?"?
As for me, I'm a beginner, but I can read/write Hiragana/Katakana and (so far) I know 33 different Kanji and the more important on' and kun'yomi for each (1-, 2- and 3-strokers, about to move onto 4-strokes). I've learned a few particles, grammar rules, and a few (about 100 or so) common nouns/verbs (some using the Kanji I have learned, some just in Hiragana (until I learn their Kanji).
Any questions about my own, personal studies are more than welcome.
I'm just curious about the Escapist's Japanese-speaking community, is all.
[DISCLAIMER: Before anyone screams "weaboo!!!1" or "wapanese" or anything like that, I am NOT obsessed by Japan and all things Japanese. I am NOT that big on anime (I used to watch DBZ, but no other anime or manga to date), I DON'T think Pokki/bento boxes/chopsticks/Hello Kitty/etc. are the best inventions ever, and I NEVER EVER say "kawaii desuuuuuu!!" while making the peace sign. I have just developed an interest recently of Japanese language (mostly just the language) and some of their culture.]
[Note: If you have come here to hurl abuse, please read the disclaimer at the bottom of the post]
So I just started studying Japanese a couple of months ago and I'm really getting into it (I self-teach using a great online textbook called TextFugu [this is NOT intended as advertising; it's just in case anyone is curious]).
Was wondering if any Escapists have taken any of the JLPTs (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) - which level did you take; how long had you been studying the language prior to taking it? I guess it'll be a while before I get to that level of understanding, but I'm just curious for what I might be able to do in the future.
Also, have you ever visited/lived in Japan? How were you "accepted" (I've heard stories of the Japanese not taking too kindly to foreigners [?Oli?ª?¢?¶?ñj])? <--- it would appear there is no support for Asian characters on these forums :S
How did you study? Were you self-taught, did you get private lessons, lessons at school, etc.?
How do people react when you say you know/are studying Japanese? Are they like "Sweet! " or are they more like "You've been watching too much anime, methinks" or "Wtf is the point in that!?"?
As for me, I'm a beginner, but I can read/write Hiragana/Katakana and (so far) I know 33 different Kanji and the more important on' and kun'yomi for each (1-, 2- and 3-strokers, about to move onto 4-strokes). I've learned a few particles, grammar rules, and a few (about 100 or so) common nouns/verbs (some using the Kanji I have learned, some just in Hiragana (until I learn their Kanji).
Any questions about my own, personal studies are more than welcome.
I'm just curious about the Escapist's Japanese-speaking community, is all.
[DISCLAIMER: Before anyone screams "weaboo!!!1" or "wapanese" or anything like that, I am NOT obsessed by Japan and all things Japanese. I am NOT that big on anime (I used to watch DBZ, but no other anime or manga to date), I DON'T think Pokki/bento boxes/chopsticks/Hello Kitty/etc. are the best inventions ever, and I NEVER EVER say "kawaii desuuuuuu!!" while making the peace sign. I have just developed an interest recently of Japanese language (mostly just the language) and some of their culture.]