How are these learning materials? They seem pretty popular but I have heard some bad things too. Do you thinks it would be worth it to invest in either one?

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I think the Yanks will. America will always be on top imo

I'm taking a couple AP exams for high school next month and I notice on the list there's a test for AP Japanese. There really is no Japanese AP classes around here in Arizona let alone a Japanese...

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I've been doing my own way of what 英雄 is doing(except with a different textbook and no flash cards).
One thing that is sorta crazy that works really good for me too is just memorizing as many kanji...

Thanks a lot guys. And yeah I meant Japanese books not textbooks. I'm going to start using things that native Japanese use, like books.
I wish I could find a language exchange partner in Peoria,...

I think I'll check out that one book too.
^So what you're saying is that it's good to study things that is meant for Japanese speakers? Also I want to learn ALL Japanese. By the way I would have...

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I think I might buy this one first.

i have a book called japanese for everyone (i think that's the same as minna no nihongo right) and it doesn't seem to be like a story. i'm looking at some of these but they go up to $30 and i don't...

I saw those at this Japanese store today in Phoenix. All in kana though I want to learn more kanji

I need to find a book to try and read so I can accelerate my learning. Can anyone recommend any good Japanese books that have fairly simple kanji and kana. Even better a fairly simple Japanese book...

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Can anyone recommend some really good J-music. I'm leaning more towards rock but I like the pop too. Any classic rock types?

^What are those? I'm feeling I need better study materials especially for effectively learning kanji. I'm also studying with Genki and the workbook for it with a tutor. I'm learning at an okay...

I don't really like the Heisig book. I've been using the Essential Kanji but it doesn't show enough compounds.

Quick question what is the best kanji book to learn the kanji and the compounds they...

I want to go abroad in my first semester of senior year but my main problem is money. What kind of scholarships are out there? I have the grades for them. What did you do again joga?

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Bush was president during bad times. Yes he's made mistakes and he's not the best president, but he wasn't THAT bad. I mean I don't mind seeing him go but he was a good guy. Look at the help he's...

By saying not prospective I meant okay if that's not the right word for it then I won't use it. Then I suggested "bright" might be a better word for my future. I wasn't exactly trying to make...

That's probably the best way anyone can put the truth.

And you're right prospective probably isn't the best word for it, but I think it could pass. I can't say I have a prosperous future because...

That might be the case for some schools but if you're truly looking for a great school for international business I'm sure with enough research you can find it. San Diego State University,...

I learn Cantonese for pure enjoyment. I know it is almost useless in business. I will definately take Mandarin courses in college though. I have never learned Thai or Swahili but I know Thai...

Not exactly what I was going for. Just pointing out how much harder Cantonese is. I would definately not say I was born into the best. In fact I'm lower middle class with several brothers and...