UPDATE | January 07, 2022
How do you learn new words? It's hard to remember the words, isn't it? And don't you forget it as soon as you remember it? (Laughs) In this column, I will give you advice on "how to remember words" and "how to practice" that you use in your daily life. Please give it a try.
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How do you remember the new "words"?
In today's column, I will teach you how to remember and practice.
This method can be difficult. but it's okay.
Please try it little by little.
Let's say "things" in your room in Japanese.
There are many. What kind of thing do you have?
(example)
PCs, smartphones, socks, mirrors, curtains, electricity, doors, air conditioners, TVs, desks, textbooks, sweets, wallets, glasses ...
Did you say everything in Japanese?Look up and write down the "words" that you cannot say. And let's say it again the next day.
Next, let's talk about "things" nearby.
A short sentence is fine. Let's tell the true story, not the lie.
(example)
·Recently,computerI'm not feeling well.
·now,Air conditionerIs attached.
·thissnackIs cheap and recommended.
・TV setThere is, but I don't see much.
·newGlassesI'm thinking of buying.
Did you say what's in the room in a "short sentence"? If you can't sayLook up the "short sentence" and make a note of it. And I will say it again the next day.
If you look at the notes and practice every day, you can talk about the "things" in the room. It's very useful for online lessons, when friends come to us, or when you want to have a short talk. Please give it a try.
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What are your hobbies? What kind of videos, books, anime and games do you like? Can you say your "favorite things" in Japanese?
(example)
Favorite sports, favorite dramas and anime, favorite game titles, favorite YouTubers, favorite manga and characters, etc.
"Let's talk about" favorite 〇〇 "in a short sentence.
(example)
・ My favorite character (animation, etc.) is 〇〇.
・ Before coming to Japan (sports, etc.), I was doing XX.
・ I want a new 〇〇 (game console, etc.), but I don't have the money.
・ I'm looking forward to new movies (movies, etc.).
・ I'm watching XX videos on my smartphone (Youtube, etc.).
If you can't say it, find out what you want to say and make a note of it.
And let's practice again the next day.
And please tell us a little more about your "favorite things".
Let's make a longer sentence than before.
(example)
・ (Characters, etc.) 〇〇 is cool and very strong.
・ I'm looking forward to playing with my friends every week (sports, etc.).
・ (Game consoles, etc.) I've been doing this since I was a kid.
・ (Movies, etc.) I always go to see 〇〇 movies by myself.
・ (Youtube) 〇〇 videos are interesting, so I watch them every night.
If you write your "favorite things" on SNS, people with the same "favorite things" may comment and make friends. Please introduce a lot of your "favorite things" in Japanese.
"What do you do on weekdays and weekends? We always ask questions like" What are you doing? "And" What are you doing on your days off? "
Can you talk about your usual life in short sentences?
(example)
・ I have a job / part-time job.
・ Housewife / housewife.
·I am a student. I'm studying 〇〇.
・ I work at XX.
·I am looking for a job.
Let's talk in a little more detail.
When, on what day, what are you doing?
・ I play games every night.
・ Meet friends every Sunday.
・ I will go to the movies on Wednesday.
・ After work, I read a book.
・ I shop twice a week.
Look up, write down, and practice words that you can't say well.
And be able to talk about family, friends and colleagues.
・ My brother plays games every night.
・ My wife will meet her friends next Sunday.
・ My friends go to the movies every week.
・ Colleagues are always looking at their smartphones after work.
・ Children go to cram school after school.
I talk to various people about weekdays and weekends. You might talk to your neighbors, friends, colleagues, supermarket or convenience store clerk (of course, you don't have to talk if you don't want to). I can do it. Please give it a try.
When memorizing "words", it is difficult to memorize only "words".
You can have a simple conversation by practicing "words" in short sentences.
If you want to learn "words", make a short sentence. And try to say that sentence. It's not embarrassing to practice in your own room.
We will continue to support you in studying Japanese!
I teach Japanese at Japanese language schools and universities in Kyushu. I love games and manga. I also work as a coordinator and web writer to create a local Japanese language class for those who are studying Japanese.
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