Why you’re not consistent as a language learner (and how to fix it)

It seems when people say "learn Japanese in 2 months" they mean "learn Japanese for 2 months".

Actual no BS guide... Please stay headed in the right direction 🙏

I think this is the first video I watched that didn’t encourage taking classes. I felt relieved a little because I took some online Japanese classes and I was so bored. It also didn’t help that I was busy and didn’t have energy when I came to class. I think classes work for some people but not all. Especially if it was at a bad time and you’re in the wrong headspace. Anyway, I really appreciate this video! Keep up the good work Yuki-san!!

I agree with you that self-learning a new language allows you 100% self-control and 100% responsibility. With that being said, Immersive Translate is a great way you can self-learn a new language. I personally use it to translate everything from webpages to documents, and even use it to watch my shows and movies on Netflix every day, which has been really helpful in my language learning journey so far.

how do you not have thousands of subscribers?? such well made content!

100% agree with self-learning! I use a spreadsheet and track how much time I spend on listening, vocabulary, grammar etc so I quickly identify which things need more volume. I am learning Japanese too, let's do our best :)

Hello, Yuki! I can tell you are a very organized person :) I would to like to share one of the most important reasons to learn a new language and it is that you can communicate with other people! I can speak english (as a second laguange) and of course, I still make mistakes, I've been able to get a better job, get access to information that it's only in English and also get to know new people. While English is a worldwile language, learning a different one such as French, Chinesse, etc. opens a door to a different culture and for me, that's something priceless. Thanks to that, I am here, watching your video and being able to share a "little" message with you haha. I hope you enjoy your Spanish learning journey! Saludos desde México.

this is what I need to get back on track! Muchísimas gracias!

I honestly don't find learning a new language to be that super exciting unless I have a reason to learn it. What's the a point of learning a foreign language that you probably won't even use for communication purposes. I mean I get it, it may seem cool at first to show off your language skills in front of people, but it's hard to keep track in the long run especially if you're not daily practicing or acquiring new vocabulary. I'd say learning at least a second language is essential and english being a first priority. PS It just also happens that I can speak four languages as part of what I do.

I'm Japanese. I'm glad to hear that you are learning Japanese.　がんばってください☺

素晴らしい動画をありがとう！！

Hmm. Tend to disagree with your point on language classes. Were you taking classes in country from which you were trying to acquire their language? Immersion is everything.

Hey, Yuki, I'm a Law student in the Brazil, nice video, i'm learning English and Japanese at the same moment, how long time you study law?

i dont get it, how do 10 year olds learn 10 words everyday without even noticing or making effort for it?

Language learning requires time, discipline and consistent motivation. I was able to learn Japanese to what most would consider fluent within 3.5 - 4 years at roughly 4 hours a day of study averaged throughout that time A big motivater for me was being able to play Japanese old school games and RPGs, import Sega Saturn and obscure Japanese games/media that never got released and consume manga/anime in its native language without reliance on dubious subtitles. If I did not have a cultural appreciation to Japan, I doubt I would have kept up with the discipline. All the wanikani reviews, anki flash cards and other SRS systems, reading death walls of complex kanji for news articles and speaking as much as possible to Japanese people.......yeah I don't think I have it in me to attempt Korean or any form of Chinese, wither it be mandarin or cantonese. 5000+ grueling study hours to be considered 天才に日本語ペラペラ was a massive time sink.

I have a question to you regarding your japanese learning journey. How hard is it for you to not confuse Kanji with chinese characters since they can have a very different meaning and function in japanese sentences?