Let's study AP

focus on the languages you’re already learning, said my brain. nah dude LEARN ALL THE LANGUAGES, said my heart. so here we are!! even though i can’t really devote much time to learning japanese at the moment, i think i’ll try to learn some basic japanese over the summer, so these are just the things i’m saving for reference. also, this is for anyone who wants to start learning japanese but doesn’t know where to start! we can do this together ~~  ໒( ﹒ ͜ر ﹒ )७ 

BASICS

genki i - amazon / pdf

genki - self-study room

majide japanese

tae kim’s guide to japanese + resources page

tofugu + resources page

tangorin (english ⇆ japanese dictionary) + resources page

jisho (another dictionary)

nihongo e na (like google, but dedicated to japanese resources)

/r/JapaneseResources

/r/LearnJapanese

youtube - taekimjapanese / japanesepod101 / TalkInJapan / tofugu

10 things i wish i knew about japanese learning when i was first starting out

HIRAGANA, KATAKANA, & KANJI

hiragana chart

katakana chart

quizlet - hiragana / katakana

cute ios apps - hiragana / katakana

kodansha kanji learner’s course memrise

common kanji

MISCELLANEOUS

numbers & counting

body language

slang

onomato project

your name in japanese

DISCLAIMER & SIDENOTE

i’m not japanese, i just like learning languages is all

remember there is a difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation

just … mindfully respect culture and stuff

(i’m just trying to say “don’t be a weeaboo” politely)

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20 01 2016 • “She lost him but found herself and somehow that was everything.”

8/30 studyblr challenge by @study-read-study: to do list

study planning, festive planning, daily planning - the illusion of organisation

To-do list for the incoming semester Hi friends! I know most of us are going back to school this week *cries*, and we might need that extra push to get through this, so here are a few things we could keep in mind:

Forgive yourself. Failed a couple of tests? Watched a whole season of your favorite TV show over the weekend instead of getting started on your research paper? (yes) Found your grades drifting into uncharted waters? No matter what happened last semester, forgive yourself. Make it your armor and remember that you have a clean slate in front of you. You get to start over. Take that chance and do things right this time. 💪

Set realistic goals. And every time you accomplish them, treat yourself. Go ahead. You deserve it.

Show up. I know it’s inevitable to have those “meh” days, when you’re physically present but mentally absent in class. Drink some coffee, eat something or listen to music before coming to class to boost your energy. It feels good to learn something new everyday, so make the effort to get even just a little something out of those long class hours. It’s worth it.

Work hard. Do things that have meaning and remind yourself of your dreams and aspirations. You got this!