Motivation Tips for Self-Studying Japanese | How I Learn Japanese

[@AliviasNook]

What are your study goals for the week? Come check out mine on my new insta study log! instagram.com/alivias.nook/

[@CrouchingShiba]

Feel kinda special to be the 100th person to like your video lol. You have some great content and I'm at a level for which it's perfectly suited so I'm really looking forward to your future videos. I just finished RTK after an embarrassingly long amount of time while immersing casually at the side. Starting with Genki 1, 単語 N5 and a gazillion other things that interest me now. It's really exciting! :) If you or anyone reading this ever get demotivated with the 'goals' approach, do check out this video which contrasts it to the 'systems' approach - it's under 5 minutes long and an amazing piece of knowledge that could help you throughout life. I only wish it didn;t have the obnoxious/edgy thumbnail. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKjGfIePq9qjgNk Good luck with your studies, I'll be following along!

[@AliviasNook]

Aw thank you and congrats on being number 100!! I remember being in your exact position having so many resources to be excited about and not knowing where to start or how to use them so I hope my videos will help you out 😁 Also yes setting systems are really great and help you achieve consistency! I use goal setting more as a benchmark so I can then figure out what it is I need to do each day. If anyone wants to know more about that definitely check out the video @Halcyon linked above 👆👆

[@Deddshot]

These videos are so damn high-quality. I'm seriously impressed, especially after seeing you've only been uploading for about two months! Glad I stumbled across your channel. I've given learning Japanese a few shots over the years, but this is the first time where I've actually had some sense of structure while doing so and it's already helping *immensely.* Thanks so much for doin' what you're doin'. (Also, I saw you mentioned the possibility of streaming Japanese Stardew in another comment. I think seeing your learning process like that could be a really cool way to demonstrate some of the things you've talked about in these videos, as well as maybe let some viewers learn a little Japanese along with you. Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in on that one, heh)

[@AliviasNook]

Ahh what a lovely comment to start my day! I'm so glad you're finding it helpful and thank you for the kind words 🥰 When I started learning, I was also searching for some structure to follow but could only find it in bits in pieces spread across the internet, so I'm doing my best to try and pull it all into one place that's easy to digest! And thank you for the feedback on Stardew! It's already a pretty slow-paced game, and I'm even slower with it being in Japanese, so I wasn't sure if there would be interest. But now I'll definitely do it in the near future, now to just figure out how live streaming works... 🤔😄

[@LeaflingLearns]

Hell yes to changing things up!! Embracing experimentation has been the hugest thing for my Japanese and for my growth as a person in general! It's so easy to get stuck in something that doesn't work for YOU personally and to then feel really down on yourself.

[@AliviasNook]

Yes! It’s all about trying new things and having fun! Of course give new things a fair chance, but if it’s not working that’s ok, on to the next!

[@starlight-yd6ie]

As someone who hasn't felt that motivated to learn lately, I'll take these tips to heart and keep on! Thank you! 😊

[@AliviasNook]

You got this! Just take it one day at a time 💕

[@joshuaradloff1070]

Your tip on not relying on motivation and instead making it into a habit is some truly solid advice‼❤ that rings so true to me thank you😢

[@RogersJimmy-n4q]

I’m just having trouble finishing Genki. I was taking a class at the library. They were more like a study group. But the person running the group was like a teacher. They used the Genki series. They disbanded after two years. The library was charging them for the room. I got to lesson 8 of Genki. After they disbanded, I was finding it hard to keep up with the book series. I feel more motivated in a classroom setting. It pushes me to want to do the work by keeping up with the class. However self study is extremely hard for me to stay motivated.

[@arinzei.7496]

I don't know a word of Japanese, but these were great tips for self-studying anything! Loved the video!

[@AliviasNook]

Thank you! 😁😁

[@Quantum_Cowboy]

I’ve been learning Japanese for about 11 months now and I’ve recently discovered that the best way for me to study is through a method I like to call “cram and digest” I’ll do this with anki too but for the most part I do it with immersion. For anki I basically just do 100 new cards and “digest” it throughout the week. However with immersion I do it a bit differently. Basically I’ll read a chapter of a book or watch an episode of a show and look up all the words I don’t know in Jisho and put them in sorted folders. Then I’ll spend some time getting acquainted with the word and such. Then I’ll reread or rewatch the material until I understand it completely. Even though it takes more work than anki, I’ve learned things much quicker and thoroughly due to context. It’s honestly so much more effective than consistently doing a little bit of new vocab everyday but that’s just me. In this week alone there’s been maybe 200 or so context words (all from sentence mining from books) that I’ve been working on “digesting” If you’re like me and suck at doing things on a consistent basis and you get bored and sidetracked easily, I highly recommend it.

[@Izumi-pw7zg]

I've only studied Hiragana and Katakana, but honestly there's so many resources I don't even know which ones to use to take the next step. Your videos have been helpful though so thank you!!✨

[@AliviasNook]

It can be super overwhelming! I found the same thing when I was starting. I'm glad the videos have been helpful to you!!

[@JulianGuba]

I love love love loooove your videos, they are so motivating me to continue learning! Thank you so much for making them 😄

[@AliviasNook]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! 🥰🥰

[@LeMisterRai]

This. Enjoyment is a big factor in learning something.

[@AliviasNook]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@sjmarga]

i am so glad i found your channel alivia!! the anki video was such a huge help and now i’m just binging everything else- your videos are really so high quality and helpful. thank u sm

[@AliviasNook]

Ahhh that makes my heart so happy!! I’m glad you’re enjoying them and finding them helpful!! 🥰🥰

[@OGFizzyGoldTing]

My goal for this month is to get in a habbit at a time of the day Maybe a Anki, Wani Kani, Genki split for 1 hour then imersion activities some other time in the day

[@kal_el3901]

u deserve more views!!

[@AliviasNook]

🥰🥰

[@jtrow5023]

I appreciate that you give realistic advice and examples that most people can relate to. Keep up the good work.

[@AliviasNook]

Glad you could relate! Thanks for the encouragement 💕

[@angietrif]

this is so real thank you

[@isa-wt2lb]

The way I gasped when you said "three months" lol. I'm also using WK (at a pretty relaxed pace) and can't imagine going that fast, wow. Anyway, really enjoy the channel and tips! I started using LinQ and listening to some podcasts you recommended, so thanks for that :)

[@AliviasNook]

I know! I could never, but props to whoever can keep that pace. I’ve slowed my WaniKani way down and it’s way more chill and manageable now. Glad you’re enjoying the tips 💕

[@jamestays8416]

I'm using RTK but I'm just doing their Anki decks. I know maybe.. 800ish reliably after 2 months which I felt like was insane (my goal was 1000 in four months). I'm a bit skeptical about it being possible to learn that many kanji that quickly unless you're already a natural born genius. Which I am very much not. 😅

[@AliviasNook]

Wow that’s still super great! Good job! 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@memochan4862]

Very good tips.. great. ありがとうございます。👏👏💐

[@AliviasNook]

本当にありがとう！！

[@trackhero2714]

Love your channel! Are you still making videos!?

[@AliviasNook]

Thanks! Taking a lil break right now but hopefully will be back to it!

[@trackhero2714]

@@AliviasNook Glad to hear that, I just found your channel so I was just curious. All the best with your break !

[@pranaumanohar6857]

このビデオを共有してくれてありがとう.

[@ErnieV76]

👍🏼 Great tips. And yay for Instagram! 👏🏼 😃

[@AliviasNook]

Hehe thank you!!

[@ErnieV76]

@@AliviasNook Can I pick your brain a bit? 🤔 I think I am going to pick up my Japanese learning. I want to study once a week but incorporate my entire day(active, dead time, commute etc.) learning something. Any advice of what you would do if you could only study once a week? Any advice would be appreciated. 👍🏼☺️

[@AliviasNook]

Hmm I’d say that doing a bit each day would be easier than more time once a week, just bc it’ll be harder to build memory week-to-week. But if once a week is all you have to work with I’d still recommend doing the same type of thing I was doing each day, but only increase time in the immersion and grammar study departments. Don’t try cramming extra vocab or kanji, because I’ve found there’s really a cap to how much you can do in a day and you’ll start getting diminishing returns. Better to put the time into listening, watching or reading!

[@ErnieV76]

@@AliviasNook Ok, Two days a week. 😁 I am so immersed in Italian that I don’t want to hinder my progress. I don’t mind reviewing things over and over if I have to. I have no time frame so repetition is probably good. Italian is so different than Japanese so I’m not afraid to mix them up. I’ll rewatch your videos and see your routines and resources. Listening, watching and reading it is! Thank you! 👍🏼☺️

[@miriamjohn5898]

This is really great advice!! 🙌🏾💕

[@AliviasNook]

Glad you liked it!! 💕

[@MrCookieDu]

Hey Alivia, I have a question. Are you a Japanese goddess send from heaven to guide me to learning Japanese? I believe you are! 😂😂😂. Looking forward to your future videos, much thanks!

[@KhineJune-if2gs]

Best advice ever! ❤️

[@AliviasNook]

Thank you Khine!!

[@FarzanasLaw]

Interesting video!!!

[@AliviasNook]

Thanks!

[@jirojapandaily6751]

What a great video. Actually I’m learning English. I upload Japanese daily life with English and Japanese subtitles everyday to learn English.

[@dansjaf]

I really want a room tour lol it seems like you would have a nice one.

[@AliviasNook]

Haha thanks! The room itself is really nice, but I never got around to properly decorating it because it was supposed to be temporary. Moving to a new place next month so will have to say goodbye to the beautiful brick wall 😭

[@jackrep4985]

I really like watching sumo wrestling and i have picked up a few things from it :)

[@AliviasNook]

Nice! Finding something you really enjoy is so so SO key! 👌

[@annikawaite]

i love stardew!

[@ClareClark]

I’m trying to do the entire Duolingo course and then go from there. On my 304 day streak and listening to the peppa pig Japanese livestream

[@Paveesdiary]

I want pass N5 exam and come to Japan ❤

[@marcussosa3542]

I’m kinda new to this but umm how do I practice reading I’m not on kanji yet

[@AliviasNook]

I actually have a video on that! I go over some great online reading resources that have built in dictionaries, so it makes it a lot easier for beginners to read 😁

[@AoiNoStar]

would love to see how you play stardew valley! xD💕

[@AliviasNook]

Ooh yeah? Maybe I could do a livestream or something, that could be fun!

[@AoiNoStar]

@@AliviasNook that would be awesome! :D💕 i was thinking about playing some games in japanese but from all games that i have the japanese language option i have only in Witcher 3 xD maybe i should try xD so, watching stardew valley would be awesome! :D💕

[@AliviasNook]

@@AoiNoStar Ya try it out! When I first tried it was a bit too hard, but now it's super exciting to be able to play! I'm also lucky that most of the games I play are Nintendo anyways, so got lots to pick from 😁

[@B.Sheisty]

I decided to try to right a book about my life that made me want to keep learning because I could not find the right word so I tricked my self kinda😭

[@jamestays8416]

10 billion points for the hunter x hunter picture.

[@AliviasNook]

Haha, I’m obsessed 🤩