How I learnt a lil' Japanese in 1 month on my own *in quarantine* 🇯🇵

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  • I finally got around to learning Japanese (something I’ve been wanting to do for the longest time) in quarantine! I have been studying completely on my own (and of course, for free online, oh the marvels of the internet!), and here’s where I am after 30 days. I am totally still at a basic level (welcome any feedback!) & may not speak great after 1 month of self-study, but I’m happy with my 30-day progress nonetheless, and am excited to see how far I can take Japanese moving forward. It’s not a fast process but it’s certainly possible and oh-so-rewarding, so I hope this video inspires some of you to start your own language learning journey (or continue it)!
    Learning a language isn’t as hard as most people think - it’s really just creating a strategy, implementing it and having a ton of discipline + consistency. Let me know if you’d like to see videos of me sharing (1) my own language learning journey (I used to hate learning languages lol) or (2) tips on how to self-study a language or (3) just tips on language study in general :)
    Maybe one day in the future I’ll do a video of how my Japanese progresses over time too.
    🌿 m o r e l i k e t h i s 🌿
    LOOKING FOR AN UPDATE OF MY JAPANESE? I made a video on this here:
    • What I learnt from "fa...
    HOW I CREATED MY JAPANESE SELF-STUDY PLAN:
    • How to make a language...
    LEARNING LANGUAGES STRUGGLES + HOW TO OVERCOME THEM:
    • Greatest language lear...
    🌿 t i m e s t a m p s 🌿
    I respect your time so I usually do timestamps :)
    0:00 My Japanese journey begins
    0:55 Introduction (my starting point / prior experience with Japanese & goals)
    4:13 What I did in week 1 & 2
    5:52 Mid-challenge check in
    7:11 What I did in week 3 & 4
    8:17 Me speaking Japanese after 4 weeks
    10:36 Conversation with Japanese native speaker
    14:10 Final reflections
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    My teacher was Ryoko (sensei)!
    Anki Flashcards
    Chrome extensions:
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    Not mentioned, but textbooks I've been using:
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  • @VictoriaLim
    @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +88

    How I created my Japanese study plan:
    ua-cam.com/video/5ya538L4n7E/v-deo.html
    Looking for an update on my Japanese progress? I made a video on that here:
    ua-cam.com/video/CH1E6bF2pKE/v-deo.html

  • @lusca6177
    @lusca6177 3 роки тому +3735

    I like how the title says "A little japanese" and not: "how I became Completely Fluent in Japanese in 1 month"

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +334

      Just keepin it real! Thanks for watching :)

    • @SiobhanS1868
      @SiobhanS1868 3 роки тому +125

      absolutetrash same. it’s good to stay positive, but you shouldn’t claim to fluency when you can’t have a real conversation with a Japanese person.

    • @MrJohnIIIGaming
      @MrJohnIIIGaming 3 роки тому +13

      still miles ahead of my japanese after 3 and a half months oop

    • @zuko1673
      @zuko1673 3 роки тому +24

      @@MrJohnIIIGaming its okay, everyone works at their own pace

    • @aebiia
      @aebiia 3 роки тому +3

      @@MrJohnIIIGaming lmao I barely learnt hiragana and like 40 words in 3 months

  • @janeharris9020
    @janeharris9020 3 роки тому +140

    So shes speaking ENGLISH throughout the video while learning JAPANESE but writing her notes in SPANISH. She amazes me

  • @TimeDiddy
    @TimeDiddy 3 роки тому +746

    3:14: quick tip!
    When wa is used as a particle (like it is after eki) we do not use the hiragana わ instead we use は but still pronounce it as wa! Takes time to get used to lol!!you will fully understand once you learn particles!
    幸運を!(こううんを) ɢօօɖʟʊċҡ!

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +89

      Yes I'm aware of that!! haha I realized it right after I uploaded the video, oops. Thanks anyway!

    • @TimeDiddy
      @TimeDiddy 3 роки тому +15

      @@VictoriaLim aha lol
      Goodluck with your future studies!

    • @TimeDiddy
      @TimeDiddy 3 роки тому +2

      @Gillwinglol wonder why

    • @_suika_
      @_suika_ 3 роки тому +3

      こんいちわ or こんにちは and わたし or はたし like idk when to use them?

    • @TimeDiddy
      @TimeDiddy 3 роки тому +5

      @@_suika_ In words like こんにちは and こんばんは they always use the hiragana wa, but for わたし it is wa or the kanji for it.(私)
      However, when you start to learn about particles, the particle は is pronounced 'wa'. I know that that is more than you asked for but I'm telling you so that you don't get confused later on. 幸運を! goodluck!

  • @itschammies
    @itschammies 3 роки тому +220

    She writes her Japanese notes in Spanish. That’s next level

    • @hypecacw
      @hypecacw 3 роки тому +7

      Spanish isn’t the hardest language tbh looks a lot like english

    • @imsorryforarguingbut4555
      @imsorryforarguingbut4555 3 роки тому +14

      @@hypecacw wtf Spanish does does not sound a lot like English

    • @cartrex2437
      @cartrex2437 3 роки тому +10

      @@hypecacw it’s amazing, you are 100% wrong

    • @hypecacw
      @hypecacw 3 роки тому +2

      @@imsorryforarguingbut4555 I meant writing it

    • @hypecacw
      @hypecacw 3 роки тому +1

      @@cartrex2437 I meant writing Spanish it’s easy to break down words to English

  • @elinkallgren564
    @elinkallgren564 3 роки тому +577

    Oh my god, i'm so impressed. I've been studying Japanese for almost 1 year while living in japan and it almost feels like we're the same level of speaking. I'd even say you're better than me on speaking. My listening is kind of good at the moment, but my speaking is horrible.I get very insecure. I will use you as inspiration and study harder. In 1 month i've been in japan for one year, and my goal is to start talking before that. If you manage to learn this much in 4 weeks i should definitely be able to start talking in a month lol.

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +64

      Hi love, it isn't a competition! Everyone learns at their own pace, and as I mentioned in the video I've had experience learning other languages (including Asian ones!) so it may have been easier for me to learn compared to someone who has only ever spoken English.
      With regard to speaking, I would suggest you not be insecure and just go and start having conversations!! That's the only way you will learn and get better. Trust me, people in Japan love it when you speak to them in Japanese, no matter how broken it is (speaking from experience)! Take advantage of being in Japan to really immerse yourself in the language and speak. You can do it! :)

    • @Nighteye88
      @Nighteye88 3 роки тому +9

      Go places you know foreigners won't be and try to meet people that way. The more you expose yourself to people who don't speak English the more you'll push yourself to try and talk. I've learned more from Japanese people who don't speak English than ones that do. The app HelloTalk is also really good for talking with Japanese for language exchange. I stopped using HelloTalk though for Japanese once I could understand more. And stream on a Japanese streaming site called Twitcasting.

    • @sararobinson5512
      @sararobinson5512 3 роки тому +2

      頑張れ!

  • @shut0p
    @shut0p 3 роки тому +677

    The way she writes in Spanish while learning Japanese 😨

    • @h-o-n-e-y2974
      @h-o-n-e-y2974 3 роки тому +13

      But how this is really hard😨

    • @Ilovedallthepeople
      @Ilovedallthepeople 3 роки тому +81

      @@h-o-n-e-y2974 I do that too but in english lmao, my first language is spanish but all my japanese notes are in english so I dont forget my other languages as well

    • @Lu-it5nz
      @Lu-it5nz 3 роки тому +8

      @@Ilovedallthepeople omg sameee

    • @Crystal-ss8vr
      @Crystal-ss8vr 3 роки тому

      I do but not rly cuz bothsucks lol

    • @franckvincent5190
      @franckvincent5190 3 роки тому +7

      @@h-o-n-e-y2974 My first language is French. Learning Japanese from English videos. knowing pronunciations and grammar rules from both French and English does actually help a lot.

  • @qiguangzhu447
    @qiguangzhu447 4 роки тому +861

    In my opinion, Japennese is the second most beautiful language other than French. Great choice during the quarantine!

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  4 роки тому +103

      Thank you!! I think all languages are beautiful but Japanese indeed has its own charm ✨

    • @noxfury2281
      @noxfury2281 3 роки тому +8

      T'aime les bonbons ?

    • @ek2211
      @ek2211 3 роки тому +31

      Imo Arabic is the most beautiful. I know french but still, i also think japanese would be more on the cute side.

    • @noxfury2281
      @noxfury2281 3 роки тому +2

      @@ek2211 How about korean tho

    • @ek2211
      @ek2211 3 роки тому +3

      @@noxfury2281 Korean is beautiful too!

  • @courtneycadle
    @courtneycadle 3 роки тому +442

    i just wanna be able to watch anime without the subtitles😭

    • @Isoshi-47
      @Isoshi-47 3 роки тому +54

      we are missing to much by reading subtitles my brother T^T

    • @courtneycadle
      @courtneycadle 3 роки тому +53

      @@Isoshi-47 righttt! i literally look away once and miss half the episode

    • @user-dk2jh8kt2p
      @user-dk2jh8kt2p 3 роки тому +38

      Same, but i still think its cool if i knew another language! I really want to learn it so i could tell something bad to my bullies😤

    • @naileataylor2106
      @naileataylor2106 3 роки тому +9

      @@courtneycadle LITERALLY 🧍‍♀️

    • @JeonKarrot
      @JeonKarrot 3 роки тому +2

      I feel you

  • @NeekoFreeman
    @NeekoFreeman 3 роки тому +213

    Your itaki teacher was brilliant. She was so patient and seemed to have a very warm presence.

    • @myriampro4973
      @myriampro4973 5 місяців тому

      Not sure if you aware, but Japanese sounds similar to Spanish, Italian and Greek. It has a lot of vocals, long words with many syllables, etc.

  • @20003serena
    @20003serena 3 роки тому +1678

    I'm currently studying Japanese as well but I'm kind of struggling with the grammar :( Looking at your notes they seem really well organized (So envious XD) ! Do you have a structure or tips on studying grammar?

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +257

      I would advise to get one textbook and stick with it! What I did was a bit disorganized. If you really can't find / get access to a textbook, would suggest following the JLPT syllabus closely here nihongoichiban.com/home/jlpt-n5-study-material/ (this is for N5, but pick whatever level you're at!). read through the concepts that are tested in the JLPT and then study the concepts you aren't familiar with through youtube videos or blog posts :)
      I would also suggest practicing verb conjugation! This is a good site to do that wkdonc.github.io/conjugation/drill.html
      All the best!

    • @nick5141995
      @nick5141995 3 роки тому +70

      We all learn differently. Some people learn a language by focusing on grammar first, others just listen to hours and hours of audio cds/podcasts everyday. There’s a good ted talk about polyglots/people who learn a lot of languages you should check out. Me personally, I noticed I started focusing on grammar when I began learning Japanese.
      I’m a bit of a grammar nazi when it comes to English, so this made sense to me. Make it fun and make it consistent. I’ve only been learning Japanese for 6 months but I’m pretty confident in the small amount I’ve learned. I know it’s going to be several years of consistent study before I reach my desired level of Japanese.

    • @Ash-vt5cp
      @Ash-vt5cp 3 роки тому +22

      The problem with most textbooks, and 90% of other material out there is they teach japanese in the context of a european language, which messes up your understanding of the fundamentals. You need to find someone who teaches japanese AS japanese. Genki, Japanese from Zero, JapanesePod101, are all guilty of teaching it as if it's a european language.

    • @joyu7802
      @joyu7802 3 роки тому +6

      just studying everyday and if get bored just listen to the music so we can get inspired

    • @herpaderpz
      @herpaderpz 3 роки тому +7

      I’ve been trying Japanese for I think around 4-5 months... I’ve been doing pimsleur courses which I like, + a Japanese dictionary app I use to save words I hear watching anime lol (I use the premium subscription for the pimsleur app, they are 30 min recordings + flash cards,etc. but I spend probs around 2 hrs on each lesson) It really helps with pronunciation and speaking and gets you to really remember simple words and grammar/sentence structure. I’m almost done with 3/5 levels, and I plan to buy a grammar textbook once I complete all 5. I struggle to study more complicated grammar still because I still don’t have much vocabulary. I end up getting confused by sentences full of words I don’t know. I’m hoping in a couple months I’ll have enough to really be able to get into grammar. That’s just my personal and limited experience so far!

  • @makotogabatin4225
    @makotogabatin4225 3 роки тому +204

    I think Japanese grammar is not that complicated. But the speaking part really takes a long journey. I mean you can easily read Japanese sentences, but when you write or speak, it's a different case. It's harder than you thought it'll be. I suggest if you are practicing a foreign language, you converse it with a native speaker a lot.

    • @yldz4329
      @yldz4329 3 роки тому +11

      I think Its same for every language. speaking part is the hardest part

    • @user-oc8zn4me6i
      @user-oc8zn4me6i 3 роки тому +5

      not easily when therws kanji😂😂

    • @chas500
      @chas500 3 роки тому +1

      Literally me, I learn Japanese and French
      My French reading and writing isn’t so bad but speaking... I’ll pass 😭

    • @tkg3me
      @tkg3me 2 роки тому

      Im okay with the listening and reading, but I have issues with the writing

    • @Acro_LangLearn
      @Acro_LangLearn 2 роки тому

      @@user-oc8zn4me6i hmm

  • @cherrypie-ys1rj
    @cherrypie-ys1rj 3 роки тому +76

    language learning with netflix is actually so freacking cool oml

    • @anklebank
      @anklebank 3 роки тому

      it is !! i use it to learn a lot ; and it also lets you slow vids down so it helps when i watch saiki kusuo no sai-nan it helps a lot and i learn a lot more

    • @Acro_LangLearn
      @Acro_LangLearn 2 роки тому

      Yeah, but it would be much cooler when paired with something like Yomichan (Japanese).

  • @fatimasohailkhan6948
    @fatimasohailkhan6948 3 роки тому +509

    Here's my study plan incase someone needs any ideas:
    Part 1
    40 minutes of Japanese from zero. (Or less but I have to cover two topics)
    10 minute lecture from easy Japanese website
    5 minutes of JLPT5 listening practice
    5 minutes of childrens book reading practice
    30 vocab words flash cards (I don't try to memorize them instead I rely on repetition)
    Break
    Part 2
    Flash card revision
    1 video of let's learn Japanese basics from youtube (i gives me confidence to know that I can understand what natives are saying and it's good revision)
    *btw now that my summer break is over and uni is reopening, I've simplified by routine.*
    40 minutes of JFZ (when I wake up)
    2 episodes of Sailor Moon for listening practice (after uni)
    Memorizing all vocabulary that has been mentioned in the chapter (before I sleep or anytime during the day)

    • @jadaharris5190
      @jadaharris5190 3 роки тому +1

      Got the sample on kindle gonna buy Japanese from zero soon

    • @fatimasohailkhan6948
      @fatimasohailkhan6948 3 роки тому

      @@jadaharris5190 Best of luck :)

    • @jadaharris5190
      @jadaharris5190 3 роки тому +1

      fatima sohail khan arigato gozimasu (lol did I misspell)

    • @AmandaOliveira-ci5ii
      @AmandaOliveira-ci5ii 3 роки тому +1

      thank you so much for this, I always need guidance to study :)

    • @fatimasohailkhan6948
      @fatimasohailkhan6948 3 роки тому

      @@AmandaOliveira-ci5ii no worries. but remember to tone it down if it feels like too much. After 1 month I always have a week where I dont feel like doing much. so I just do some random exercises/leasons. but I still dont miss a single day!

  • @nikki9564
    @nikki9564 3 роки тому +132

    this has inspired me to try harder during quarantine to learn japanese!! thank u :))
    also when u said "si" I laughed out louddd

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +7

      😅😅 that happens a lot... even when I speak in English lol

    • @h-o-n-e-y2974
      @h-o-n-e-y2974 3 роки тому +1

      When she’s say (si) ??

    • @djsaidez271
      @djsaidez271 3 роки тому

      As someone who mixes up English and Spanish (both are my main languages and I stink at both), I felt that😅

  • @murielmata4169
    @murielmata4169 3 роки тому +1

    I'm currently learning Japanese for about 2 days and I already master the hiragana and katana. Thanks for your tips, I will do my best :3

  • @heykarissa
    @heykarissa 3 роки тому +124

    Omg!!! I cracked up when you said "si" and then quickly realized it was Spanish! I confuse Japanese and Spanish all the time. Especially "demo" and "pero". They're surprisingly similar, aren't they? ^^
    I really enjoyed this video!! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +20

      YAS finally someone who understands! for some reason I say "como" a lot too hahah. I sometimes mix "etto" and "ehhh" as well (as the filler sounds)

    • @sootekko
      @sootekko 3 роки тому

      I barely know any Spanish so once I get pretty good at Japanese it’s gonna be less confusing

    • @tarotdealitablue8716
      @tarotdealitablue8716 3 роки тому +5

      @@sootekko as a spanish speaker, i am pretty confused at Japanese xD

    • @kateraprohaski
      @kateraprohaski 3 роки тому +1

      oh my gosh i also get the two mixed up all the time!! i am learning spanish in school and always mix up my japanese with spanish 😅

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +1

      @@kateraprohaski Hahahha polyglot struggles

  • @jayjabrams6094
    @jayjabrams6094 3 роки тому +56

    Bro I would have crapped myself trying to talk to a real life person, but ur teacher was so sweet towards u, I nearly cried lol. U became so good in 4 weeks, I think I speak for everyone when I say, I'm impressed.💐💐💐

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +3

      The only way you can get good is to make mistakes! I love to have conversations even when I’m an absolute beginner - it can be frustrating to make mistakes, but use that as fuel to keep you going 💪🏻

  • @VictoriaLim
    @VictoriaLim  4 роки тому +112

    Do any of you have languages you would like to learn, or have any language learning stories of your own? :)
    🌿 t i m e s t a m p s 🌿
    0:55 Introduction (my starting point / prior experience with Japanese & goals)
    4:13 What I did in week 1 & 2
    5:52 Mid-challenge check in
    7:11 What I did in week 3 & 4
    8:17 Me speaking Japanese after 4 weeks
    10:36 Conversation with Japanese native speaker
    14:10 Final reflections

    • @djsaidez271
      @djsaidez271 3 роки тому +2

      僕が日本語勉強してるって言うけど、実は全ての言語まだ学んでるよw
      メキシコに生まれたから、スペイン語わかる
      でも、スペイン語をマスターできる前に、アメリカに移住したから、英語も学ぶ必要あった
      だから、今も英語とスペイン語に苦戦してる (自分の言語はないw)
      そのうえ、1年半以上間に日本語を勉強してきて、まだ下手だよw
      ソノウエ、大学のコースに取るのが始めた(まだ高校生だのに)
      でも、チャレンジ好きから、大丈夫よ :)
      Digo que estoy estudiando japonés, pero en realidad todavía estoy aprendiendo todos mis idiomas jaja
      Nací en México así que puedo entender español
      Pero antes que pude dominar el español, me mudé a los Estados Unidos, y tuve que aprender el inglés
      Por eso aún tengo problemas con el inglés y el español (no tengo idioma propia jaja)
      Además, he estudiado japonés por más de un año y medio, y todavía soy pésimo jaja
      ADEMÁS, comenzé a tomar cursos universitarios por la primera vez (aunque estoy en la prepa)
      Pero me gustan los retos, así que todo está bien :)
      I say that I'm learning Japanese, but I'm actually still learning all my languages lol
      I was born in Mexico so I understand Spanish
      But before I could master Spanish, I moved to the U.S. and had to learn English
      So I'm struggling with English and Spanish (I don't have my own language lol)
      On top of that, I've been learning Japanese for over a year and a half, and I still suck lol
      ON TOP OF THAT, I started took college courses (even though I'm still a high schooler)
      But I like challenges, so it's all good :)
      Sorry for long message lol

    • @francesbell4386
      @francesbell4386 2 роки тому

      I try to learn a little of language before going on holiday. I learnt German and French at school. I learnt a little Italian before going to Italy and a little Polish before going to Poland. We plan to go on holiday to Japan in a couple of years, so I have just started learning Japanese through UA-cam and duolingo.

    • @jisya6288
      @jisya6288 2 роки тому

      i’m learning korean

  • @gjori4704
    @gjori4704 3 роки тому +7

    This 'conversation with a Japanese speaker' is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. Like, you're doing so well

  • @franar1460
    @franar1460 3 роки тому +56

    I decided to learn japanese in this quarantine as well, sometimes I want to give up, it's not easy but maybe is I was not organized and didn't use the right resources, thank you for sharing your process, it motivates me to keep going! :D

  • @miehiiep
    @miehiiep 3 роки тому +7

    Honestly: bless your heart for being chill in the title.

  • @JapanerdPal
    @JapanerdPal 3 роки тому +8

    Hi! I’m Nick and I’m a trainee of professional Japanese teacher! I found this video and I just wanted to say you’re amazing because even if you think it’s not enough, but studied all hiragana in three week and you actually speak and you can also introduce yourself real quick plus, you can have a conversation with native speaker. That’s very impressive!! You got me an another subscriber here and I’m looking forward to see how you’re gonna study :)!!

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! I don't really foresee myself doing too many new Japanese videos, just fyi, but your comment meant a lot :) Thank you!

  • @andreagarrido375
    @andreagarrido375 4 роки тому +3

    All your tips help me a lot to continue learning another language! Thank u so much ❤️❤️

  • @LifeChapter1
    @LifeChapter1 3 роки тому +10

    This was so inspiring. I haven't been super structured with my Japanese language learning but I am inspired to get a little more organized with my language learning.

  • @FlowUrbanFlow
    @FlowUrbanFlow 3 роки тому +15

    With アメリカに vs アメリカで, で is used when you're talking a bit more about where an action takes place. コンビニで水を買いました。(I bought water at the convenience store.)
    に functions a little more like giving additional information, but can pretty much cover all the bases. アメリカに住んでいます。(I live in America.)
    When in doubt, use に, but you'll get more familiar of the nuance as you grow more familiar with the language. There's a similar thing with は and が. Don't worry too much about it, because you'll be understood even if you say the wrong one.

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +4

      Thank you! I now understand the difference between でand に, but が and はare admittedly more challenging for me still haha. I’ll keep learning tho!!

    • @FlowUrbanFlow
      @FlowUrbanFlow 3 роки тому

      @@VictoriaLim I figured you may have learned it already 😅 With は and が, use は when it's the main topic, and が if it's a detail about the topic. が is also usually used when there is a は omitted.
      (私は)猫が好きです。
      I like cats
      But naturally, you'd say, 猫が好きです。This is a case of the ommited は

  • @irnanatasyaahmad5215
    @irnanatasyaahmad5215 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you, for inspiring me to study Japanese further. When you mentioned "instant gratification", I felt caller because I knew it was a problem for me to solve🥺🥺. Alright, がんばって!!

  • @miseriia
    @miseriia 3 роки тому +23

    Me: I want to learn Japanese too
    Also me: *studies one letter* aight time for a break 🤧

    • @mixup2216
      @mixup2216 3 роки тому

      There is a “learn all hiragana” and “learn all katakana” video by japanesepod. When you learn a new row of letters you can also practice with realkana (it’s like a flashcard website)

    • @samadhi633
      @samadhi633 3 роки тому +1

      1% is better than 0% 😉

    • @maruko568
      @maruko568 3 роки тому

      😳

    • @rush6837
      @rush6837 2 роки тому

      @@mixup2216 or just search up hiragana and katakana alphabet on google it's easier

  • @zetzu6460
    @zetzu6460 3 роки тому +8

    You’re inspiring me to continue 😆

  • @jessaalfajardo4989
    @jessaalfajardo4989 3 роки тому +5

    I’m more inspired now to relearn my Japanese 😂❤️

  • @happycat27
    @happycat27 4 роки тому +37

    Hi Victoria :)
    I'm from Brazil and I'm also learning another language, but in my case it's English. Thank u so much for the content ♥️

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  4 роки тому +10

      All the best with studying English! I would love to learn Portuguese one day :)

    • @deivisony
      @deivisony 3 роки тому +1

      @@VictoriaLim yukata! Finally someone who gets it

    • @SI-tl1zb
      @SI-tl1zb 3 роки тому

      Can I ask you which is the second lenguage to learn in Brazil, is it spanish?

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +3

      @@SI-tl1zb In Brazil they speak Portuguese!

    • @SI-tl1zb
      @SI-tl1zb 3 роки тому

      @@VictoriaLim I know, I mean in schools which is the option they have to study. For example in Mexico (I'm mexican) we have the "option" to learn english as a second lenguage. I thought in Brazil it would be spanish since almost all their neighbours are countries where people speak spanish

  • @pe1rcedm0rguefr3ak
    @pe1rcedm0rguefr3ak 3 роки тому +5

    I've been teaching myself japanese for a year and you're already better than me 😭😭😭. You are really good at studying, I've just been using duolingo and some other apps 😭😭

  • @itsmiyah8592
    @itsmiyah8592 3 роки тому +19

    I’m here because I still can’t decide between Korean and Japanese so I’ve been browsing different experiences with the language and many different learning processes 😰

    • @dxubty
      @dxubty 3 роки тому +5

      Either one you learn it’ll become easier to learn the other in terms of speaking and listening as the grammatical structure is the same. However learning to read and write is easier in Korean as the alphabet is really really simple.

    • @saikikusuo3012
      @saikikusuo3012 3 роки тому +3

      Same here
      KPOP motivates me to start learning Korean, but it's the same with anime >.<
      I can't decide

    • @siddiquiabr
      @siddiquiabr 3 роки тому

      @@saikikusuo3012 lol same

    • @lauryrodriguez7229
      @lauryrodriguez7229 3 роки тому

      WE ARE LITERALLY IN THE SAME BOAT 😭 I’m thinking Korean because it’s slightly easier and my mom said she likes how it sounds slightly more

    • @abbymt5876
      @abbymt5876 3 роки тому +1

      @@dxubty i kinda find this funny as i also want to learn korean but im currently studing Japanese but to me korean alphabet looks quite hard instead of japanese

  • @0.0ahh
    @0.0ahh 3 роки тому +24

    WHA-
    I’ve been learning for 6 months!! I can’t speak that well. 😭 😂

    • @Acro_LangLearn
      @Acro_LangLearn 2 роки тому

      Well you probably shouldn’t speak until you’ve gotten tons and tons of input in Japanese, I tried to speak recently and I was not really that successful. Remember to get lots of input everyday, even if it’s just passive listening.

  • @williampaul7435
    @williampaul7435 3 роки тому +4

    I can relate to the part when your speaking a new language and proceed with answering with another language. That was so funny. I happened to experience that when I spoke to my aunt in Malay casually and proceed to answer her in Chinese naturally during our conversation.

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому

      Hahaha problems when you speak multiple languages

  • @FlowUrbanFlow
    @FlowUrbanFlow 3 роки тому +8

    Glad to hear you're starting to learn Japanese, it's a really fun language! In my opinion, being able to write it is the biggest hurdle, so don't feel bad if you don't have hiragana and katakana down yet! As long as you can recognize the characters, you'll be fine! 頑張って!
    Just a small tip: I noticed you used わ as the topic marker in your sentences. While it is pronounced 'wa', the 'ha' character is used to mark the subject. は
    Same thing when you used え as a location marker. It's pronounced 'e' but the 'he' character is used. へ Often, people just use に anyway.
    And once again with お. It's said 'o' but 'wo' is used. を

  • @Eri-ix2yw
    @Eri-ix2yw 3 роки тому +19

    I’m currently self-studying Japanese and I’m sadly doing a slow progress 😅 but I feel really inspired after watching this! I’m very amazed with your skills and I feel jealous! LOL
    Thank you for the tips! I feel like I could really use them a lot.
    Also, that woman (tutor) looks so kind and patient :) I just really find her nice and warm.
    I’ll continue to do my best and study harder!

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +2

      一緒に頑張りましょう )^o^(

    • @Eri-ix2yw
      @Eri-ix2yw 3 роки тому

      @@VictoriaLim ありがと!!

  • @NessaPrays
    @NessaPrays 3 роки тому +60

    I wish I could do this but now I’ve stared online school and I’m really busy now :(

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +12

      Life is long! You can always do it when you have more time:) and there’s always ways to make time if you really want to do it!

    • @NessaPrays
      @NessaPrays 3 роки тому +1

      Victoria Lim thx for the inspiring advice! :D

    • @enyascarve3059
      @enyascarve3059 3 роки тому +5

      You can always take like 5 minutes a day and learn or memorize some hirigana or katakana

    • @NessaPrays
      @NessaPrays 3 роки тому

      @@enyascarve3059 ohh yea thank you for the advice ☺️

    • @h-o-n-e-y2974
      @h-o-n-e-y2974 3 роки тому +1

      Me2 and this s is its my last year in high school I should be study hard for college 😭😭😭🙂💔

  • @malvikark124
    @malvikark124 3 роки тому +6

    You are such a lovely person. I watched like just this video and I can tell what a great friend you'd be. Your content is also really really good. Subscribed!
    And all the best for your future japanese learning ❤️

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому

      Thank you Makvika x So happy you're here and watching! Glad the videos add value to you :)

  • @1hero866
    @1hero866 3 роки тому +12

    Me: oh cool Spanish has additional letters,
    Sees Japanese: wtf is this

  • @user-mg1io5uk3r
    @user-mg1io5uk3r 3 роки тому +3

    actually im only 1month to study korean but now my next language i want to learn is japanese cuz i love japan (from phillipines)

  • @uwuvwv475
    @uwuvwv475 3 роки тому +6

    Actually my mom recommended to me that if I want to learn Japanese, should treat it as learning abakada (just a different writing system😄😄😄)

  • @timmychan5568
    @timmychan5568 3 роки тому +8

    10:42 when i watch the online lesson part it makes me nervous 😂 it's not like I'm the one who is taking the lesson

  • @st4r336
    @st4r336 3 роки тому +4

    Your goals are my goals
    I also know words but can’t make sentence
    But the only thing is I’m lazy at taking notes unlike you :’( my lazy ass could never

  • @marcocrescenzi1387
    @marcocrescenzi1387 3 роки тому +8

    私も日本語を勉強している。そして、日本語が面白いと思います!

    • @billambers7756
      @billambers7756 3 роки тому

      そうですね。いつ日本語の勉強を初めましたのか。

    • @Acro_LangLearn
      @Acro_LangLearn 2 роки тому

      上手い!日本語上手

  • @josephmessina4832
    @josephmessina4832 3 роки тому +9

    your japanese is PERFECT

  • @driesverhaag8955
    @driesverhaag8955 3 роки тому +3

    *4 weeks in*
    Speaking the actual language, saying quite a lot about yourself with pretty good grammar and vocab
    "So I am quite a lot worse than I thought I would be"
    Bitch whut... You are some kind of language learning godess

  • @prithvirajsinghb4816
    @prithvirajsinghb4816 3 роки тому +5

    Been learning japanese since a month. Even at 2.50 your list of greetings is more than mine 😂

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому +1

      It’s alright, keep studying every day and you’ll get better at it :) it’s not a competition!

    • @prithvirajsinghb4816
      @prithvirajsinghb4816 3 роки тому

      @@VictoriaLim omg 😅 Can you suggest resources for Grammar

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому

      I suggest using the textbook minna no nihongo! If not find the N5 Japanese syllabus and just follow that :)

  • @purbashafalguni
    @purbashafalguni 3 роки тому +4

    Hey there!
    I am also trying to learn Japanese but I guess I need a native's help. Anyone there who can help me with Japanese??
    P.S.- Her's is the type of language learning journey I long for!

  • @chungkrixx1279
    @chungkrixx1279 3 роки тому +3

    I wish I can study Japanese freely one day... My school is just in my way...

    • @joses.4078
      @joses.4078 2 роки тому

      U need to organize yourself, I don't think it's your school's fault
      Being motivated and organized is gonna help u a lot, don't blame the school for that and if what u say is true, I don't imgaine how it'll be once you go to college (seriously, you won't have time there)

  • @karimagh2232
    @karimagh2232 3 роки тому +10

    guys how many languages do u speak?
    me:I can speak 5 languages
    Arabic
    French
    Deutsch
    English
    korean
    few japanese

    • @gl1thcfx
      @gl1thcfx 3 роки тому

      english
      Punjabi
      Hindi
      Urdu
      French
      Basic Thai and Korean

    • @Palutena_
      @Palutena_ 3 роки тому

      German
      English
      Dutch
      Basic japanese :(

    • @danypistol2293
      @danypistol2293 3 роки тому

      French
      English
      I understand spanish but I can't speak it (really weird)
      basic japanese, korean and mandarin

    • @julieta4831
      @julieta4831 3 роки тому

      English and Spanish only Trying to learn Japanese

  • @A591m
    @A591m 3 роки тому +11

    I need to stop watching these "how" videos and focus more on doing

  • @theuker3102
    @theuker3102 3 роки тому +3

    Watching this from the hospital
    Wish me luck to defeat this virus 😫 💔

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому

      oh no!!! stay strong love! you will recover!

    • @theuker3102
      @theuker3102 3 роки тому

      @@VictoriaLim thanks ❤

    • @theuker3102
      @theuker3102 3 роки тому

      @@VictoriaLimI feel so bad 💔
      I just want to say I love you so much 😔❤

    • @dehasnaa9355
      @dehasnaa9355 3 роки тому

      شصار معك؟ اتمنى لك العافيه من كل قلبي❤️

  • @heros_0deleon812
    @heros_0deleon812 3 роки тому +33

    -I´m studying in America
    -Oh America, Did you come banck to Singapore?
    -Oh yeah, sí hahaha, hai
    Lmao hahaha, that was spanish

  • @coolerthanu8402
    @coolerthanu8402 3 роки тому +4

    my brain is not accepting the fact that learning 3 languages at once is impossible 😬

    • @Acro_LangLearn
      @Acro_LangLearn 2 роки тому

      Well you shouldn’t learn 3 at a time.

  • @morganschmidtke9015
    @morganschmidtke9015 3 роки тому

    Beautiful video! I took note of a ton of the resources that you mentioned. Thank you so much for the tips! I got the extensions and have been playing with them. Love it.

  • @laurasouza9087
    @laurasouza9087 3 роки тому

    Girl you nailed it, you learnt so fast I'm impressed. Keep on the good work!!

  • @thecalicos
    @thecalicos 3 роки тому +1

    this is really insightful! have always wanted to learn Japanese but have no idea where to start.. this sure gives me a little motivation indeed. Really appreciate the sharing of your learning progress with us :)

  • @jho_ann
    @jho_ann 3 роки тому +1

    Wow this is amazing! I am also starting to learn Japanese language. First time to saw your channel and I immediately subscribed. I saved this video and noted the tips and useful tools and websites you mentioned. I am loving your content. Keep it up! 😊

  • @_orchidd
    @_orchidd 2 роки тому

    videos like these are motivating me so much to start learning Japanese, thank you for this queen

  • @WorldsEliteDeatHaze
    @WorldsEliteDeatHaze 8 місяців тому

    One of the best videos I've watched regarding this, thanks!!

  • @michele1942
    @michele1942 3 роки тому +1

    I’m planning on going to college in Japan in two years and this is such great motivation for me to continue learning the language. Thank you 🥺❤️

  • @hxnnahtan
    @hxnnahtan 3 роки тому

    I think youre doing so great!! Im amazed at how much youve managed to cover in just 4 weeks, especially being able to speak to your italki tutor!

  • @loreccino5986
    @loreccino5986 2 роки тому

    i loved this video!
    and yes, learning a language through another one you’ve already mastered enough is a good idea! it helps to keep your languages kinda ‘fresh’ in your head 😄

  • @dodoy203
    @dodoy203 3 роки тому

    I'm also self studying 日本語 while working from home. This video I really an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @hannylemus8728
    @hannylemus8728 2 роки тому

    You inspired me so much!! I'm still a beginner, and I totally agree with you on your method of studying. I'm studying in the same way as you. Congratulations for being that fluent in just one month.🤩🤩

  • @bruhlina
    @bruhlina 3 роки тому

    i’m watching this now as my 1 month of studying japanese is approaching and my learning is exponentially decaying but this motivated me a LOT more to speak often so thank you!!! you were so amazing at it at one month of learning🥺

  • @saturnaut5871
    @saturnaut5871 3 роки тому +2

    Omg i've been here in Japan in 2 years and still cant japanese too well, u r my inspiration. Im going to study a lot now. Love you 🥺

  • @humanbeing7153
    @humanbeing7153 3 роки тому

    Thanks a lot Victoria, your video was actually helpful for me, as you put actual usable information.

  • @Actually.amelie
    @Actually.amelie 3 роки тому

    Thank you I am really trying to learn Japanese and you have given me lots of revision tips!

  • @hayls9930
    @hayls9930 3 роки тому

    I just started learning recently and you have definitely, 11/10 inspired me to keep going ✨

  • @mothcub
    @mothcub 2 роки тому

    awww you did amazing, it's definitely inspiring to see what you can do in a month. very cool

  • @gomkuma8223
    @gomkuma8223 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much. I hope I can achieve more in 1 month as well. This really inspired me.

  • @damanipage5990
    @damanipage5990 3 роки тому +1

    I love watching how others learn their target language! I wish you luck on your Japanese language journey! Im learning mandarin and i definitely need to get better at it. Currently studying and reviewing grammar and i need to practice my listening skills. I will practice my speaking later since i know i will not speak to any chinese people at the moment (plus its so nerve wracking!!) Finally, HUGE thanks for the language extension! I was trying to find this for a little while now! :)
    Edit: your teacher is so adorable! 😭❤ She seems amazing!

  • @296hekai
    @296hekai 3 роки тому

    Fantastic video! Very inspiring and it helps my studying become far less intimidating in my journey to complete the N5. Looking forward to the next video!

  • @maiarostved
    @maiarostved 3 роки тому +1

    The teacher/woman you spoke with was so cute! Very patient and encouraging 🥺🥺

  • @bunsuke.nihongo
    @bunsuke.nihongo 2 роки тому

    I think it's incredible how far you got in just three weeks!! Keep at it, 頑張れー!

  • @thebreathingtrees
    @thebreathingtrees 3 роки тому

    This is the video I needed 💜💜💜 I've been thinking about learning Japanese for years but I had to learn other languages for the different jobs I've done... Now in quarantine I need to learn German but this video has given me high hopes that after German I'll be able to start to focus on this quick guide. It was also very helpful to see you speak with the native speaker! Thank you for your effort 💞

  • @krizamagdaraog979
    @krizamagdaraog979 3 роки тому +1

    You’re honestly so inspiring.
    💗😘💗

  • @japanesesmiles8515
    @japanesesmiles8515 4 роки тому

    Great video! Thank you for showing!😊🇯🇵🌸

  • @rockinraven101
    @rockinraven101 3 роки тому

    Wow wow you've done an amazing job! I am just starting to learn Japanese myself, it's been about 2 or 3 weeks of *cAsUaL* learning, with lots of Anki flashcards and learning random kanji + hiragana and katakana. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing your italki lesson, I am so anxious to even try that sort of thing so it's awesome to have an idea of what that might look like if I decide to give it a try :) ありがとうございます!

  • @jadaharris5190
    @jadaharris5190 3 роки тому +2

    Girl! I literally Started learning Japanese last week and I’m so glad I found you girl I am a watch it yet I’m just saying you were doing the quarantine I was like I’m in quarantine so I like & follow you let Me watch this

  • @cmmr5548
    @cmmr5548 3 роки тому

    you’ve single handedly encouraged me to start learning a new language 💕 thank you!!

  • @nessamarie2223
    @nessamarie2223 3 роки тому

    Watching this actually helped me omg thank you i love you so much arigato gozaimasu 🥺❤️

  • @svkva
    @svkva 3 роки тому

    You are just marvelous! Glad I found your channel

  • @M_SC
    @M_SC 3 роки тому

    You’re very very good at studying. So efficient, doing all the right things

  • @yoonyoon2685
    @yoonyoon2685 3 роки тому

    I got a lot of inspire from you. You so good in Japanese . You was studying in three weeks but you can speak . That's amazing. I also study Japanese N3 leave. So 頑張りましょう💪

  • @Fredmck119
    @Fredmck119 3 роки тому

    Well done. I have been learning Japanese for years and yes it is a hard language. I agree just absorbing yourself in the language via films and TV does help a lot. Keep it up

  • @JapanesewithTaka
    @JapanesewithTaka 3 роки тому

    Awesome video😊
    You make me motivated!!
    これからも頑張ってください🔥
    Thank you from Japan!!

  • @dianaa8125
    @dianaa8125 3 роки тому

    Wow I saved this video thankyou for taking the time to make this video is so useful! I'll check out The awesome resources you linked

  • @ahmadbaihaqi1025
    @ahmadbaihaqi1025 2 роки тому +1

    its been 1 years i've been studying japanese to work in japan, but my skill is not gonna improve well, but after i watched this videos. my spirit is boost up because i see ur positivity vibes doing learning japanese even u dont have any goals. Thank you

  • @daffodil9752
    @daffodil9752 3 роки тому

    this reallly reallly motivated me, would love to hear tour tipss!

  • @melinelovescocoa
    @melinelovescocoa 3 роки тому

    You are so comforting

  • @dyomilktea
    @dyomilktea 3 роки тому +1

    i’ve been studying japanese for a couple years with a combination of university classes + selfstudy. im impressed you were able to have a conversation after one month of studying, even if it was simple 😊これからも頑張ってね!応援しています

  • @Dipasha_
    @Dipasha_ 2 роки тому

    I just love the way you speak, present, edit, and many more thing I just got attracted to you and I subscribed ❤️

  • @BenSATX
    @BenSATX 3 роки тому

    I’m just starting to try to learn Japanese on my own. Thanks for the tips.

  • @miggyreyes4273
    @miggyreyes4273 3 роки тому

    This is awesome! I started learning japanese just for the fun of it and it became something I really enjoy now. Your tips are super useful! I’ve been doing the Anki flash cards and online textbooks but all the extensions are something I’ll definitely try. Thank you!

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому

      Glad the vid helped! All the best for your own journey :)

  • @baby_horang1868
    @baby_horang1868 3 роки тому

    I'm a student in college rn and I was lucky enough to have more free time as this is my last semester. I just started this sem 3 weeks ago and that's when I decided that i wanna start teaching myself Japanese (One of my goals is to study abroad in Japan). Watching this video gave me the inspiration to work harder to learn the language. I'm amazed by how much you were able to learn in 1 month and that made me look back at how slow my learning pace hehe. After this, I'll try harder :))) Good luck on your language journey!!

  • @xxvinralfakynxx2815
    @xxvinralfakynxx2815 Рік тому

    This is amazing progress after one month!

  • @CindyFry
    @CindyFry 3 роки тому +1

    I loved this video. I also started teaching myself Japanese over quarantine. I have never learned a second language before so I love to see how others study. Your video was very inspiring. You made a lot of progress in those 4 weeks.

    • @VictoriaLim
      @VictoriaLim  3 роки тому

      what a second language to pick, Japanese sure isn’t easy for any learner, even advanced language learners haha. Keep it up! ☺️ it’s really rewarding in the long run :)