Dōgen

Rule ＃1: Go to a school in Japan Rule ＃2: Make some Japanese friends Rule ＃3: Make Japanese your second major because what the heck are you going to do with only a degree in Japanese

as someone who's studied 5 languages, can confirm, self study is the best kind. That is, if you have the drive to keep going. Some people need that outside push, which, I think, is where education comes in.

Perhaps more directly to the point: Exercise your creative muscles. Reading and listening are important, but writing and speaking (and feedback from a native speaker) can take you further. This concept (active over passive) applies to learning nearly any skill. #日本語食べません

Story of my life

This is too true... too true. I wanted to do a class in/around Tokyo and the book was 20 pages of printout from a website anyone can access. -Mashu

I’m AJATTing now and I’m up to 1300 kanji. Never have been so motivated to study before. Self study is the way to go

You only need 1 year of Japanese school, after graduated, just continue your “wota” life. It works on me あくまでも個人的な意見でございます

Hey!! Dogen, nice to meet you! I'm Leo living in Japan learning English in earnest... l really love your videos... pls keep up your humorous efforts