How to stay motivated to study Japanese (or any language) | Tips for studying Japanese
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- Опубліковано 22 лип 2021
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I know most of us are lacking motivation these days because of what’s happening around the world or because of our own personal reason. But whatever that is, I hope this video inspires you to get back into studying or start studying Japanese (or any language) even when you have zero motivation. We can do this! 🤗
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1) Prepare yourself physically and mentally 2:40
2) Write your goals 4:06
3) Start small 5:34
4) Set reminders 8:11
5) Make your notes neat and organized 9:17
6) Surround yourself with happiness 11:21
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Hi friends! How about you? What do you do to stay motivated in studying Japanese or any language? ☺️
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To stay motivated, I think about my future (getting MEXT scholarship to study in Japan) and to stay *MORIvated*, I watch your videos! They are really inspiring, keep up the good work!! ❤
Hi Mori san! I know it's too late to comment on this video and all. But when I was down and was not going to study (not japanese this time, it was school-related studying), and was tired of forcing myself to do so because my exams are quite near, I finally gave up and watched your video. It got me so pumped up that I completed the entire thing in an hour afterwards. I can never be enough grateful to you! You might very well be the reason for my good marks! I don't have words to express how I feel. Thank you!
I stay motivated by reminding myself the reason why I did start learning japanese
Thankyou mori
0:54 "And today seems a nice day
... To go back to bed"
That got me! XD
That’s actually my favorite part of the video. 😅
ur voice is so cute omg-
Thank you, Khanh! I appreciate your support. 🤗
Ok folks, I just wanted to write a quick (because quick and to the point is my style...**insert rolling eyes here**) post on the Busuu app that Mori talked about. I've been using it for the past few days, and it's pretty awesome. I'm actually having fun using it, and not in a colorfully animated barnyard animals singing and dancing about the word "なだれ" kind of fun. "Ooooh the mountain's sliding down and it's heading for us, nadare, nadare, nadare. All the barnyard animals are making a fuss, nadare, nadare, nadare...." (probably the only time in my life I'll actually get to use the word, nadare なだれ, so humor me). Its fun is in how the lessons are designed. The individual lessons are short, and usually start off with learning a few words and then creating sentences with them. I'm impressed with the combination of learning new words and some basic grammar in the same lesson. The lessons being as short as they are will have you saying, "Ok, just one more lesson before I log off". That's a big difference from the usual, "Please god, let this lesson end soon", that usually goes through my mind when I study.
Truthfully, I could go on and on about the things I've enjoyed about their site, but the best thing to do is just give it a try. There is a free plan (what I'm using at the moment), a paid plan, and a pay a little bit more plan. As I mentioned, I'm using the free plan, at the moment, but will switch to one of the paid plans next week. Even the paid plans are blessedly cheap, particularly if you pay for a year. They keep sending me emails about getting 50% off a year and that brings the price to about $40 USD for the whole year. If you feel like it, just give the free plan a try. If you like it, you can continue the free plan, or you can upgrade. If you don't like it, just don't use it. It's not going to cost you anything to give it a try.
Btw, one last thing. One of the things that surprised me, and I've been having a lot of fun doing, on their site, is helping people who are learning English by commenting on their use of the language. They will have an exercise that ask them something like, "Describe some of the people in your life. Who is the kindest? Who lives the furthest from you? Write or record your response.". They will write or record their answer and then submit it so native English speakers can comment on it. A Japanese woman asked English speakers to comment on her answer. Her answer was very sweet and sad at the same time. She said, "My mother is the most hard worker I know. My sister lives the furthest from me. She lives in heaven". I commented on her answer and told her how sorry I was to hear about her sister. She replied back to me and told me her sister was very good at English and taught English to children, and that was the reason she decided to start studying the language.
I actually submitted a recording of me introducing myself in Japanese. It's the first time I've tried to speak the language for others to listen to. I'm expecting comments like, "It kind of sounds like Japanese, but it's not". Still, the fact that I spoke it and people will actually listen to it, is a first, so kind of a milestone for me.
Hello! This comment was very enjoyable to read, and I appreciate the effort!
I have a few questions, if you don't mind. Has your Japanese improved since writing this comment? Do you still enjoy learning Japanese, if you do at all? That is all!! Hope you are well ❤️☺️
@@maowav Hi Sora, thank you for the nice reply. To answer your questions, my Japanese has improved, but still far from fluent. I very much enjoy my attempt at learning the language. I try to study a bit every day. I'm taking a break from Busuu and have switched to Rossetta Stone. Mainly because it focuses a bit more on pronunciation than Busuu does, and I really need all the help I can get in that area. I also use Anki to help build my vocabulary, and Japanese for Humans, which is a kind of an interactive ebook/course. Also, I listen to a lot of Japanese music. I've discovered some great groups on UA-cam. My current favorite is ジェニーハイ. They are such a fun group to listen to. Truthfully, there is little reason for me to be studying Japanese. I really don't see myself having the opportunity to visit the country, but I have always had a huge respect for the nation and it's people. I get a little sad when I hear people saying they want to learn the language so they can watch anime without the subtitles. To me that's like trying to learn Russian so you can read the label on a bottle of vodka. I know most of those folks will give up trying to learn the language when they discover that they won't learn it in a year or two. You really have to want to learn the language for stronger reasons than that. My hope is that someday I'll be able to carry on a conversation at, at least, a basic level. In the meantime, I feel a sense of accomplishment with each word, particle, and minor point of grammar that I learn. Again, thanks for the kind reply to my comment.
you said quick 😭
Arigatou Mori san, I needed this 😭❤
I've been procastinating alot lately and just like you said, sometimes just the thought of studying makes us lose all our willpower but after watching your video I'm gonna start studying my Japanese lessons again and ya I love Busuu app I've been using it since the day you recommended it and its helping alot, since I'm still a beginner
tysm for morivating us Mori san💖 :D
Hello! I’m so happy that I get to inspire you in my own little way. 🤗 Best of luck on your studying journey! I know you can do it. Remember, when your tired, just rest but don’t give up. ❤️
Whenever i watch ur vids i always feel motivated so thank u mori-san ^^
I love ur youtube channel omggggg
Your videos always motivate me to study!! Your notes are so neat and pretty.
Mori will always motivate us to study ! 🌿
Queen mori 😳 you are amazing i love u 😍😍
Nice Video as always.
Thank u for motivating me
I am MORIvated ❤️❤️☺️
Queen of aesthetics ✨✨
Ur voice is amazing! Also, very relatable in the beginning XD
Great video - thanks for sharing a piece of motivation with us! 🌿 I used to love studying new languages but ever since I started working, there's been way too little time for that. Wishing you a great day!
I really needed this. I haven't been so motivated lately to start my studies, but you give such inspirational energy!!!! 😊
Mori Ane-chan,
i love you a loootttt!!! i mean, you inspire me to never to give up on my dreams to move to Japan....thank you and keep inspiring people like me...doumo arigato gozaimashita!!
I have finally found someone to keep me going so I can achieve my goal of learning Japanese
Hi Mori! Always love seeing an upload from you. I always like how realistic these videos are in that motivation can be fickle. But as long as we keep at it, we can develop good habits. (at least that's what I tell myself when I'm slacking). Hope to see more!
In my case, I often feel so unmotivated because I have a lot of things to do and to study (because the college), so I haven't studied at all those days, and I needed some motivation to continue doing my best, thank you for your great videos Mori-San
I am more motivated because I met new friends and they are Japanese. I'm so happy because they help me to learn their language. :)
Oh im sorry i seen it one day after u post it cuz im so buzy but i love it
This video brings back my mood 😄thank you Mori🥰
Yey! I’m so happy I get to inspire in my own little way. ❤️
one more day and this video would have been on my birthday!
Thank you! I really don’t like homework and stuff.... and I don’t study like that-😭 this was a motivation for me
Konichiwa Mori~! Thank you for making this as I have been a little stressed lately with online school and I a have been wanting to learn japanese again~! ファインティング!!! ✨
Looking forward to watching more videos . Wish you both health and success
You’re literally the 👸 of aesthetics and motivation!! 💗 thank u for this vlog!
Thank you! 🥺❤️
i've spent all day long watching your videos and I'm super motivated to start learning Japanese, thank you a lot, i really appreciate it, I'm gonna start by writing down my goals first then will start Japanese in August in'sha'Allah 💕
Love this video! 🤍
Thank you for the love and support, couz! Love you!
I’m really late to this video but I just want to thank you so much for this. I had been studying for about 3 months (up until July 2022), but then I stoped because I got into a really bad depressive state. Now it’s 4 months later I feel like I’m okay enough to continue. I really hope I still remember as much as I used to! Again thank you so much for this, it helped me remember why I want to learn other languages, and it just got me back on track, and I hope everyone reading this has a good day/night!
I love your voice!
I am so happy that you are finally back with another video and I am very sorry that I am late and I also missed your chat but your video was very good , good job!!! and also enjoy your summer vacation , love you Mori ❤️❤️❤️
No worries! I an always grateful for your love and support on my channel. See you on the next video! Sending love from Japan 🤗❤️
I needed this! I'm starting college in 2 weeks, and I picked Japanese as a language to learn. Which I'm Super excited! hopefully if my grades are good enough I can go to Japan for a semester.💗
Mori you‘re pronunciation is soooo good now!!! You almost sound native!
O! You're a YAOSOBI fan too!
Btw, I'm planing to pass N5 this December. Then I think I'm going to skip some levels and go to N3 or even N2 next time. Thanks for the motivation!
THANK YOU!!! I was feeling unmotivated to study programming but your video helped me :) I am also studying Japanese and I will try to make cute notes like yours :D btw, I love your desk :D
Thank you ♡♡ I love this video!!
Loved the video! Thank you for *Morivating* us!! Let's all study hard together!
Sending Hugs from India ❤
You guys motivate me as well! Thank you for always supporting me. 🤗
New video up! Yey!
Thank you, love! ❤️
LOVED THE SINGING
ありがとう モリさん you really help alot! Long time ago i wanted to learn 日本語 but i couldnt ( it was kinda annoying 😒) especially because it follows the SOV rules...but, after watching ur videos it actually became easy for me so...thanks😁
These days I'm so busy that I forgot how many days since I last did a reading or listening of Japanese.
But as always, your video motivated me to spend a little time to do it haha. Thank you!
Hi, Minh! I’m happy I get to inspire you again to study. We all have those days. Remember, just rest but don’t give up. 🤗
Hi Mori! I truly appreciate your videos because it helps me in studying Japanese language. I actually wanted to do the same content on my channel but I ended up procrastinating a lot last year. Now I plan to catch up this year as fast as I can. がんばりましょう！😊
Yeah coming soon ☺️😘
Thank you for watching with me! 🤗
にほんごむずかしいのに、すごい！！
これからもがんばって👍
Hi mori , i love your videos it makes me motivated . Iloveyouu😚♥️
You are so sweet, Shasha! Sending love your way too. 🤗❤️
Oh my g. Your handwriting 🥺🤍
And u r singing kimi no toriko i love it
sorry i missed the live, It is always fun when i am there but it was night time to me
Tysm for this! I can never stay motivated to learn lol
Hi mori ! You are my sweetest and cutest morivator always
do you ever learned in online class for jlpt?
When i was unmotivated i will definitely watch your vlogs you're such a inspiration for me
Your videos motivate me to study Japanese !!
Thank you! You guys motivate me too. 🥺❤️
soon ♡
Yey! Thank you for watching with me 🤗
@@LifeofMori ( •ૢ⚈͒⌄⚈͒ •ૢ)
LOVE YOU MORII💜💜💜
Sending love back at you! Thank you for your continuous support. 🤗
@@LifeofMori YOU'RE MOST WELCOME 😘😘💜
I've been wanting to learn Japanese for a long time. Due to school and home life I've been unable to maintain a schedule. I've recently been doing better about depression and I'm ready to try! This was extremely useful and hopefully within a few months to a year I'll bring able to speak efficiently!!!
11:11 That's one of my favorite pens ever! I still have them with me, but they're so close to running out of juice :( I'll have to get myself a new bundle soon!
Thanks again mori ! Love you from india !... がんばってね! 🤝🌸😇
Always my pleasure, Meghana! 🤗 Stay safe always! ❤️
I have to stay motivated coz this time N4 level is waving…will start this Aug.😊💪👊
Thankie Mori san. I love those cutey cute stuffs. Be safe po.
Good video! 😃🇯🇵💚
Thank you, David! I appreciate it a lot. 😁
congratulations morii! your 3rd video hit 1m views! love your videos!
•morivated❤️
Thank you so much! I couldn’t have done it without you all. 🥺❤️
Hi miss Mori. Your planner is so cute!!! Can I know where you bought it??? Love from the Philippines!
I'm having trouble studying because as the lessons get harder, the harder it is for me to retain information especially kanji became a barrier in studying TT^TT but this motivated me so I'll go back to studying now! Salamat, Ate Mori!
You are so cute Mori you inspires me to learn japanese language Tanks for your motivation and help 😄😄
your singing voice is sooo sugoi-neee!!!!!
hmm.... what songs are you listening to lately? i would really love some recommendations from you ^^
Thank you for this. I really lost my motivation 🥺
your videos are my favourite 🐼🐼
Yay! 🤍
Mori-sans clumsiness is my spirit animal. みんなさん頑張った！
Oh my god thank you very much for this video ! I’m currently learning Korean but this is super helpful, really thank you~
Edit : next I’m going to learn Chinese Mandarin and then Japanese 😋
Are you planning on learning other languages? I’m curious ☺️
화이팅 그리고 감사합니다~ 🤍
That's really a great tip! Tysm! By the way, can you also suggest some good anime movies or series to watch while studying Japanese language? :D
Please make a video on your kindergarten to college study plzzz😭😭😭🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Hello, thank you for your suggestion! I’ll take note of this. Stay safe always! ☺️
I am motivated
Thank you always, Pom! 🤗
I always admire your aesthetic po. Thank you for making cute and helpful videos 🌸💜🇵🇭
3:57 wait- your voice is really good! You should start to make some covers hahahaha
Can't wait to go there in Japan. 🥺 My dream is to teach there and learn their languages and culture. 🥺😇 I'll definitely begin my dream after I passed the LET this May 2023. 💙
hello. i finished learning hiragana and katakana. do you have any tips what to study next? vocab words?sentence making? kanjis? i want to focus on just one first because i dont want to be overwhelmed. :/ thanks in advance
All Mori things are panda themed that’s so cool
Nice video thanks a lotttt for ure motivation ❤️🔥 I am currently studying jlpt N4 on my own after finishing Jlpt N5 classes from my college and since during holidays I tend to have the relaxation mood I tend to get distracted easily too watching anime and when I find out the day is almost over thanks a bunch for the motivation. By the way what level of Jlpt are you currently studying in japan ? N2 on ure own or from an institute?
Hi Mori sister🐼❤️....nice video .. waiting for next video...
Thank you as always, Dharshini! You are so sweet for always watching with me. 🤗❤️
@@LifeofMori thank you so much Mori sister ❤️❤️.... always with you... sending lots of love ❤️❤️.....
Started 😀
Thank you for watching with me! 🤗
I can feel this video telling me: It's okay.
Kon nichiwa mori best of luck from india
Pls make a video about how you got the apartment, where do you live in japan and the cost of bed, table etc and how you afforded to buy these when you first came to Japan. Pls😃😃😃
Yes pls 😊😊
Actually, I feel motivated when I'm learning Japanese, only if I do other lessons (like math) then I don't feel motivated.
omg me just thinking, I'm slowly learning Japanese for a month! watching this, she's so good lol. I'm learning Japanese before I have even mastered English lol.
ok but didn't you notice how perfect the pancakes were
I loved your video as always! I am now morivated 💃 I am only 14, but I am so in love with the Japanese language and culture ❤❤ I hope I can meet you one day, love from me 💋
Don’t stop dreaming and always do your best! You can do it. 🤗❤️
ありがとうございました！モリ先生 I was wondering what the requirements of being an ALT in Japan. Like what level of degree is required? Or is it required? I was just wondering. Thank you in advance. :)
Hi, Madison! The requirements actually depends on the company. Some of them don’t require an specific degree just as long as you have teaching experience. I created a video about my ALT life way back. I hope those videos helps. ❤️
I too study japanese in Finland. Sometimes I am not motivated, but this video helped me a lot. You are better than Study to succes! She is nooooooooooooooooooooooob!
Mori San, did you ever consciously work on your pitch accent, or is it something you picked up along the way?
Your videos are absolutely adorable! And relatable 🤣
Love you!
Hello there! I think it just got better the more I speak. I received a lot of comments about how I sounded stiff before but now I get compliments on how I improved a lot. So yeah, practicing really does help. Thank you so much for the support! Stay safe always. 🤗
@@LifeofMori Amazing! Tysm for the reply 😊 Practice does indeed result in progress 💜 I hope you stay safe too
At the beginning of June, I fell off my study. I've been studying Japanese for most of 2021 and the later parts of 2020, and I've been focusing on remembering the kanji first. I was at about 650ish kanji when I fell off. At first, it was just because I was taking a small break to unwind after a stressful first half of the year by staying with a friend for two weeks. I knew I'd be able to get back on it, because I'd taken breaks before, and I'd always get back to it after a day or two of getting back into the habit. Things weren't that simple this time. When I got back I found out that my grandfather's health had gotten worse, and within a week of coming home, he'd died. It really threw me off everything, not just my study. It threw me off my art, making UA-cam videos, even socializing. At this point, I feel like I'm starting to get back to some modicum of normality, but I haven't managed to get back to my study. I used to do 10 kanji a day, and those new kanji would get added to my flashcards to review as I progressed, but Anki is so unforgiving, it takes over an hour to finish my cards, if even that little time. I'll get back to it eventually, it's just been really hard as of late. You keep doing amazing work though, you're wonderful and so is your channel. All of your videos are so nice and relaxing. I wish the best for you in all of your endeavors~
i wanna know want song that is. It's either the song i like or your beautiful voice
Mori san you were singing Kimi no Toriko, right?
I'm an Indian and we have to choose between state language , national language, Sanskrit, German and French and I choose French and I'm regretting doing that its so hard
Ur voice 😍😍
Oh my goodness
This voice!
Uhh❤️🤗💥
Lots of love🤩🥺
mori, do you use the vos app?
Lol the part where you go back to bed is like - "Me"😂
Also to keep me motivated in studying Japanese is to Listen to Japanese Music aswell💕, somethimes i watch some Anime☺ with English Subtitles but somethimes the subtitles are wrong...🥲 so im finding the real meaning of it in my Dad's old Dictionary (Japanese-English/English-Japanese)
And if im not lazy i will try and write it in Japanese aswell 😁
I somethimes search on YT to watch something about Japan🇯🇵 or watch TV shows from Japan 🥰
I really Love Japan🇯🇵 and ofc i Love the Philippines🇵🇭 aswell 💕🥰😊
Ty again ate Mori for making these videos, these videos helps me motivated in Studying Japanese too 🤗🇯🇵🐼