Hey Everyone

[TenchiMayo]

I'm new to the site, please to meet everyone here.
I'm from the states, not really new to Japanese culture or the language; however, I've never took my studying serious enough until recently. I had many chances to learn over the years, but it was bit difficult for me at that time. I have confidence in being able comprehend the Japanese language in written and speaken form (I am not trying to sound ignorant or cocky). I have ZERO confidence, I will ever learn how to speak Japanese or any other language, but I am really trying. Well, please guide me well. Thank you

[AJBryant]

Welcome to the madhouse.

What level of a learner are you? (High school, college, what?) The useful materials (and the time to spend on them) tend to vary a bit.


Tony

[phreadom]

I got a good boost of confidence just from learning some of the kana. Once I started reading some of the basics, I felt I could really begin to understand how the language worked. Of course it takes time, but if you keep chipping away at it, you will make progress.

I'm still only basically an upper beginner, but I know I know so much more now than I did when I started. We just keep taking steps in the right direction and making progress... even if it's just baby steps.

[TenchiMayo]

@AJBryant,

Lol Thanks
I'm in college - returning student. I got some pretty good book material. I've found some decent video material online.

@Phreadom,

I'm at the basic level, lol. So far, I've learned the first set of kana - Hiragana. In addition, I've been learning words from the practice too. Been trying to get my ex-roommate to teach me Japanese, but we never get around to practicing. With her, it has to be close or precise but that's her OCD personality

Yeah, in the past I use to rush through the material and didn't practice enough. I wouldn't return to the material for couple weeks.
Thanks for the encouragement, Phreadom. Good Luck with your studies as well.