as written by Melissa Kartini
These aren’t exactly tips; these are more of a call for fellow Malaysians who are learning Japanese to make use of the advantages they have in the language. Though when I put it that way… I guess you can call these study tips? Anyway. I’m about to go into my second year of studying Japanese …
With the JLPT just two weeks away, the air in my school has been abuzz with JLPT talk. Our teachers have been prepping us with extra classes outside of our school sessions; students have been asking each other about their exam centres and studies; and others have been expressing worry about its possible cancellation. There …
Hey! How is everyone doing? It’s no secret that this hasn’t been a good year for the majority of us, myself included–which was why I decided to take a long holiday from my blog. But I’m here again, so hello! In case you were wondering how I spent my time away, I basically spent it …
Two of my biggest regrets when I first started studying Japanese were: Not knowing which textbooks to buy. Not knowing that the best way to tackle the JLPT N3 and onwards is by using multiple textbooks. Which is why I’ve decided to add this new section to my blog–to share the wealth of knowledge I’ve …
Long story short, yes, yes it is–but that is easier said than done. Especially for shy language learners. Trust me, as a shy person myself, I know this feeling all too well. While I simply adore language learning–I love writing, reading and just consuming such content in general–I tend to dread the speaking part of …
So after the onslaught of personal posts, we’re back to our regular content about Japan. This time around, I’m going to talk about seven bad habits to avoid while studying Japanese. Now, I have been studying Japanese for almost three years (one and a half years in Malaysia, and almost a year in Japan), and …