Do you people usually use this as a main studying tool, as in just this to learn Japanese or do you guys use this as a separate tool, like a build up to a textbook, actual Japanese class or course? I’m using this as my main learning tool, so I feel like it might be harder and since I’m in a high school that doesn’t really have any programs, I’m basically a free user using this as my only learning tool. How about you people?
I do attend Japanese online class once a week with a teacher, but it's basically always review since I study everything using renshuu before hand.
Then after that I guess the rest is mainly immersion; readings novels, playing games, etc...
A lot of people use renshuu as a supplement to their classes or books; but nowadays with the internet I really believe that learning any language can be no cost. Just keep at it with renshuu and watch videos on ytb of things you struggle with, or heck even ask here in renshuu. If you keep it at it, you'll be even better.
I use this as the main tool, and I also supplement with some videos on YouTube.
Me too
But I also use some free tadoku booksor find a reading exercise onPinterest. I read one text on few evenings in a row, out loud, highlight words I don't know and check them in the morning.
I learn grammar in renshuu, but I take notes of everything. Then I can review!
I have one other notebook, where I write sentence whenever I learn a kanji (with that kanji, of course) I also practice writing it on grid I printed. I don't practice kanji I know too well, I just review it.
Speaking of YouTube, I use listening exercises as speaking exercises!There are some, but less interesting. It's fun to just repeat!
When I watch anime, I see it as learning, too. Even when watching with subtitles, I try to get as many words as possible. Sometimes I'm curious about a word and I try to find it in the dictionary just by sound.
Finally, I think in Japanese, even though I have to mix some non-Japanese words in. Honestly, that's exactly how I did in English. If I didn't imagine some crazy, very poor vocabulary moving to America stories, I wouldn't learn English at all.
My Japanese learning is so random, I’m always scared I’ll run out of motivation and stop practicing for a long time again. But I’m back, and maybe if I just do it a little at a time I’ll be able to keep it up! Life is so busy
I use a rotation of WaniKani (reviews x2 a day, and I hold off on new lessons when those review piles start getting heavier), Renshuu (all reviews, lessons when it feels right to add more), and at least two "circles"/lessons on duolingo every day. Sometimes I listen to Japanese Podcasts passively while I work also, or read a couple of graded readers on tadoku.
I'm blessed to have a good bit of free time at my job most days and I like to feel like I'm still being productive in some way, even if it's not technically work related, so I study! (And yes my boss knows lol)
Now, I'm using renshuu only to study words reading, kanjis reading and sentences. For the meaning, I use japanese dictionaries. I also use a different app for writing and I'm studying grammar with japanese ressources (websites or youtube channels). Also, I spend a lot of time speaking (or at least trying) with some japanese friends or watching japanese content on youtube.
It can, for some people. In my case, it didn't. But on the other hand, now, I prefered to do basic textbook exercises for japanese kids than studying grammar on renshuu. But that's just my case.
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) I also practice writing it on grid I printed. I don't practice kanji I know too well, I just review it.
There are some, but less interesting. It's fun to just repeat!
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