Learn Romaji Before Start Japanese!
Welcome to Modern Japanese! If you're new to learning Japanese and wondering where to start, it's important to understand that building a solid foundation is key. While conversations and spoken language may be tempting to dive into, the Japanese writing system is a crucial component of the language. With three distinct writing systems, along with the use of Romaji and English, it can seem complex and overwhelming.
Many people struggle to learn Japanese because they lack a strong foundation in the writing systems. That's why we're here to help you navigate through this fascinating aspect of the language. By understanding the Japanese writing systems, you'll gain a deeper insight into the language as a whole.
So, let's embark on this journey together and start by exploring the Japanese writing systems.
0:16: Introduction
1:04: Japanese writing systems overview
1:22: About Hiragana
2:02: About Katakana
2:43: About Kanji
3:24: About Romaji
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Romaji Course Lesson Plan:
Introduction: Japanese writing systems: https://youtu.be/u7d7kAlQWj0
Lesson 1.1: Pronouncing the basic sound of Japanese: https://youtu.be/qKivBwHdDK0
Lesson 1.2: Pronouncing 71 variation sounds: https://youtu.be/VrwJzxGO4OU
Lesson 1.3: Fundamental rules of Romaji: https://youtu.be/fCqBjIKlHfA
Lesson 2: Romaji practice: https://youtu.be/3a3zXVZMIJ0
Lesson 3: Romaji quiz: https://youtu.be/DwlsLT4cw-8
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