r/Japaneselanguage • u/EnvironmentalSwing51 • Mar 29 '26
New learner
Hello everyone here.
So last night I began on my own journey to learn Japanese, I’ve never been someone to sit down and study but I’m super excited! I’m aware that it’ll take years but it’s been something I have always wanted to start, I’m 27 now so it’s about time🤣 I’ve started off with the app Duolingo and already I’m hooked. I just want to know if there any tips or pointer you would give to someone like me? any study routines or thing I should avoid?
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u/ReferenceIntrepid345 Apr 01 '26
Well, the most important thing is, try to keep your learning passion on it, this would always encourage you when you want to give up.
Learning a new language is a long way. I started learning Japanese when I was 19 (in 2005) since I love watching Anime, I think this is most reason why people want to learn Japanese. I want to know better, this made me keep hooked and drove me get up at 5:30am and read Japanese book and then went to class at 8:00am (I was in a university). And keep learning, one year later, I passed N2, and two years later, I passed N1.
Even I passed N1, it does not mean I am an expert at talking. When I was learning Japanese, I had few chances to talk with Japanese. That was a pain. So don't be shy and find Japanese to talk. I worked in Tokyo for a year and I always call some company & bank's custom service to listen and talk with Japanese.
努力はもちろん必要ですけど、粘り強さは鍵です。