Listening
February 18th, 2009
Let’s get you primed for learning Japanese! In this lesson you will learn the basic sounds of the Japanese language, and then listen to some sample conversations so you can begin to “get an ear” for it. It is important to note that while you can learn the basics of Japanese at this website, it is crucial that you PRACTICE, and STICK WITH IT if you really want to make any progress.
Japanese is a very different language from English and it may be frustrating at times, but if you stick with it, the rewards will be well worth your time! Ganbate (good luck)!
Part 1: Learn and get comfortable with Japanese Sounds
Part 2: Listen to Natives Speaking Japanese
wtashi no namae wa sparkie desu.genki desu ka.hii im sparkie and i whant to say hii^_^…well is fun hearing from you guys n im the first to comment this sugoi!!! im not a nube in to speaking japanese but i need a lot ove help..:( my mom is puertorican and my pop is japanese….but i havent seen him for a really really long time im a rock climber n u guys r really helping my sensei n i speak in japanese alot but im leting you know about me if u guys have a my space ill love to add you my email to my myspace page is kk hope to see ur add and we can get to know each other as friends..not as some guy ur teaching….kk mata…janne….^_^
@sparkie
I’m glad you’re enjoying our site and lessons. We don’t have a myspace account yet, but we’re on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ispeakjapanese. Anyway, nice to hear from you and keep in touch! -Aaron
Thanks for the comment
hajimemashite douzo yoroshiku,watashi no namae wa allen desu kara kimashita.I have a few weeks ago moved to japan with my wife,she is japanese and it is a must for me to learn this language,it is my belief that it is not really a difficult language to learn,and thanks to you and your course you make it even more interesting,i am ready to learn all you have to give me so i hope and trust that with you and this course I will in time be able to hold a conversation in japanese with my wife,yes i would like very much to shock her,once again Arigatoo gozaimasu
こん、僕は健路だ。僕は１５歳。始めまして！自分のwebsiteが好きだ。日本語よく話せません・・２年の日本語勉強します。
おおきに
健路から
oh yeah, and is my japanese good?
hi aron i what to asked you about night clubs in japan how are they like and what kind of people go there
@elias
To be honest, I’ve never made it to a nightclub in Japan. I’ve been to plenty of Izakaya and night spots, but never a real ‘club.’ Kevin has been though. From what I understand, it really depends on the club. You might check this link for more info: http://www.starforest.com/clubbing/clubs/index.html
Konichiwa,
My name is Jessica and I have been living in northern Japan for about 5 1/2 months. My husband is in the ariforce and we live off base in a great town. I have been learning the language as best I could on my own, but you guys have helped greatly! I took a tip from Kevan’s snowboarding adventure and have begun to add words I have picked up from daily interactions. Like today when I was trying help a freind have an armoire delivered, I live down the block from a graveyard and its called bochi. The man helping me and I laughed a bit trying to get the directions, it was fun and I think I may have made a new friend. tho we can’t say eachothers names… hehe. Thanks guys.