New to Open Study, any advice on how to start practicing speaking/reading Japanese? I've got the Hiragana down and am working on the Katakana.

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anonymous · Answer

hmmm nope.. jus practice.. and listen to the way some people speak it i guess.
i've never really heard such a question been asked on here.

anonymous · Answer

You could try watching anime.

anonymous · Answer

thats an idea!

vincent-lyon.fr · Answer

One possible thing to read kana is to watch subtitled songs on YouTube. Just ignore the kanji until you can read them. Find a singer or group you like, with songs that are not too fast. https://youtu.be/jXWCrmJyUZ8 Children songs are easier because they write most kanji in hiragana. You can begin with Totoro or Ponyo! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ENHACSmlWI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RipmUr-u5do

anonymous · Answer

You're not alone.  I suggest taking cassette like Pimsleur, or getting "My Japanese Coach" for your DS.