Got my #Japanese studying done early today. Lesson 40 in #MyJapaneseCoach covered ???? (fruit).

Got my #Japanese studying done early today. Lesson 40 in #MyJapaneseCoach covered ???? (fruit)., a photo by thepetecom on Flickr.

Most of them I knew, but not ?? (peaches) or ??? (grapes).

Just finished lesson 39 on #MyJapaneseCoach for #NintendoDS. Better late (at night) than never...

Just finished lesson 39 on #MyJapaneseCoach for #NintendoDS. Better late (at night) than never..., a photo by thepetecom on Flickr.

It's super late, but I studied Japanese today(ish)! I know it's not the perfect way to study Japanese but it's super convenient and structured. So I feel like I'm making progress. Unlike when I study kanji and it just seems like there are stacks more od them to go.

My grade level on #MyJapaneseCoach for #NintendoDS

My grade level on #MyJapaneseCoach for #NintendoDS, a photo by thepetecom on Flickr.

It used to be higher but somehow I lost my savegame for it.

Kyou no Nihongo no benkyou (Today’s Japanese study): Finally getting to Te-form! SUGOI!

Kyou no Nihongo no benkyou (Today’s Japanese study): Finally getting to Te-form! SUGOI!

The great mysteries are about to be solved! Te form!  According to Akai-sensei (my first Japanese teacher) Te Form is where it all begins—real speech in Japanese, like native Japanese speakers use to communicate instead of what I know now, which is what I call “pigeon Japanese”.  Wish me luck!

Learn Japanese Language/Culture Podcast!

Man, I've been waiting for a podcast like this!

[http://japanese.libsyn.com|]
Click above to go there now!

According to the site, the podcast is "A cool and funky podcast to learn about the Japanese language and culture". Sounds sweet, ta me! The podcast comes mostly audio-only though there are occasional vodcasts, too.