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Things I Wish I Knew When I Was A Beginner Japanese Learner, Feat. Emily Suvannasankha

Things I Wish I Knew When I Was A Beginner Japanese Learner, Feat. Emily Suvannasankha

Update: 2022-03-25
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In this episode, Emily Suvannasankha, a Japan category writer at Tofugu and an enthusiastic Japanese learner of over a decade, discusses all kinds of things she wishes she knew when she was a beginner Japanese learner. Even more, she also shares tips and advice that she got from interviewing her friends who study Japanese.

Emily covers topics like:

- A little a day adds up to a LOT — make Japanese learning a daily habit
- Don’t let shame keep you from getting back into a groove after a hiatus
- Hiragana, katakana, and some simple kanji are surprisingly easy
- Learn a good chunk of vocabulary before starting to study grammar
- Kanji writing ability is not as important as you think

and more.

Make sure to give it a listen for some Japanese learning wisdom from Emily and her friends!
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Things I Wish I Knew When I Was A Beginner Japanese Learner, Feat. Emily Suvannasankha

Things I Wish I Knew When I Was A Beginner Japanese Learner, Feat. Emily Suvannasankha

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