Good morning! I completely agree with you that it’s a big mistake to not start with kanji. In terms of language learning begin in Japanese is pretty simple. It’s when it gets to the intermediate level where things get really serious and if you didn’t have a focus on characters and writing it’s going to hold you back so badly. I also think people make a mistake who don’t study keigo. Since it is used as part of grammar. There’s also something incredibly peaceful and relaxing about studying calligraphy and writing it. It was part of my life that I loved for many years was my daily practice. I’ve also been perfectly happy to let it all go since coming home!
Good point! I also think kanji learning should come at the beginning. And keigo! I have heard so many people say that they dislike keigo (honorifics) but it's part of everything. I studied a bit of Korean and absolutely love their different levels of honorifics. Even when I watch a k-drama I get so many clues about subtext from noticing the level of language. It's a mistake to try to separate language into components like kana/kanji, it doesn't work that way. I am constantly surprised by what I understand because I learned the kanji!
Good morning! I completely agree with you that it’s a big mistake to not start with kanji. In terms of language learning begin in Japanese is pretty simple. It’s when it gets to the intermediate level where things get really serious and if you didn’t have a focus on characters and writing it’s going to hold you back so badly. I also think people make a mistake who don’t study keigo. Since it is used as part of grammar. There’s also something incredibly peaceful and relaxing about studying calligraphy and writing it. It was part of my life that I loved for many years was my daily practice. I’ve also been perfectly happy to let it all go since coming home!
Good point! I also think kanji learning should come at the beginning. And keigo! I have heard so many people say that they dislike keigo (honorifics) but it's part of everything. I studied a bit of Korean and absolutely love their different levels of honorifics. Even when I watch a k-drama I get so many clues about subtext from noticing the level of language. It's a mistake to try to separate language into components like kana/kanji, it doesn't work that way. I am constantly surprised by what I understand because I learned the kanji!