This second sentence pack is even closer to the way I learn sentences than the previous one, in that it focuses on one word, and contains several sentences using that word, plus some sentences that are tangentially related. So, the word for this sentence pack is 危ない（あぶない）, which is the first word on the Yale…
Sentence Starter Pack 1
by khatzumoto
So I was sitting there, thinking…”it’s pretty mean to tell people to go find sentences and not even throw them a freaking bone”. So here it is, a few sentences to get you started, or, if you are started, to help you along the way. They’re based on Yale Anime Society’s list of the 100…
Make Japanese the Center of Your Life: The Only Time You Have is the Time You Make
by khatzumoto
Remember before how I was all “I learned Japanese and held 3 jobs and was going full-time in college in a completely unrelated major”. Remember how I told you that? Well, I’m sorry if I said it in a way to make you feel that you could you could learn Japanese “on the side” while…
Classes Suck
by khatzumoto
Listening to girls called Stacy squeaking out “ah ree gar toe go zai moss oo” is not to your advantage. Especially if you are the girl called Stacy. That chick needs help. Classes suck. Not only do they cost money, but they’re boring and they don’t work. You only need look as far as the…
No Fun, No Good: You Must Enjoy Learning Japanese
by khatzumoto
You can enjoy learning Japanese. In fact, you must enjoy yourself. Otherwise, what’s the point? Why make learning Japanese an exercise in masochism for yourself? The key is to do/use things you (already) like. A lot of the things you typically like doing may not seem (or even be) very productive. They may even be…
Dick and Jane, Episode 10
by khatzumoto
We catch up with Mr. Brown, now firmly in the present, and discussing his plans and preferences. Mufin and Spot remain in a pickle. Can Dick, Jane, Hansel and Gretel things around? As always, please feel free to send your questions, suggestions and corrections by way of email or a comment at the bottom of…