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Learning a New Language

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I have been learning Japanese for two years. Not fluent, but functional. Here is what works.

Daily Practice

  • 15 minutes Anki (spaced repetition)
  • Read one NHK Easy News article
  • Listen to a podcast during commute

Principles

  • Consistency beats intensity
  • Learn sentences, not words
  • Embrace being wrong in conversation

After two years I can order food, ask directions, and hold a very simple conversation about the weather. That feels like a win.