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It has been a while since I last posted on this blog, but thanks to the latest posts by my friend @nyahongo​, I’ve been returning to study languages.

I find that the uncertainty of situations, whether it be in study or life in general, gets in the way and makes it overwhelming to study. I have found a new way that’s helping me with remaining focused during my studies, particularly as I return to Japanese and revise content that I’ve learned previously, but am quite rusty on.

If you haven’t heard of the game Virtual Cottage, it’s a cozy game that you set a timer to complete your work within. It contains cozy sounds like lofi music, a crackling fireplace and your choice of nature sounds like wind, snow and rain. It’s assisted my learning so much, so if you struggle with focus I recommend checking it out. The last I checked it is free, so you only require a free Steam account and a computer that can handle it. You can check it out here (this is not a paid advertisement; I just adore the game).

7. Format. Are you a university student? Self-taught? High school?

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It has been a while since I last posted an update on the language learning journey, so I’m dappling back into the basics of Japanese from the beginning of Genki 1 3rd Edition. I’ve been working through the workbook as opposed to the textbook because I still have a basic working knowledge of Japanese, I’m just very rusty.

I’m unable to do the listening activities for the workbook as I don’t have access to the audio files for this edition. It’s unfortunate because I mostly struggle with listening, but I’ll work on finding different resources to practice this.

Once again I’m using the free game Virtual Cottage to study and it’s such a cozy game, it really helps to keep me focused. Focus is definitely where I lack most, along with the discipline to remain consistent.

I’m looking forward to getting back to my old level of Japanese comprehension, but in the meantime I’m dappling in the basics. If you have any suggestions for resources, let me know and I’ll check them out.

Day 1:  Introduction. Who are you? What should we call you? What are you studying?

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1. Introduction. Who are you? What should we call you? What are you studying?