Thank you for the many responses to the survey.
We would like to share with you some of the effective ways to study Japanese that were gathered from the survey.

アンケートへの多くの回答ありがとうございました。
アンケートで集まった“効果的な日本語勉強法”についてシェアしたいと思います。

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1. Name or nickname
Jelli
2. What is your Japanese level?
Beginner
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Repeat the lessons over and over until you familiarize the words.


1. ニックネーム
マリア
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級・上級（N2）
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
好きな本を日本語で読んでみたり、Youtubeで興味にあるチャネルを探してビデオをよく見たりするのが勉強に役に立ちます。


1. Name or nickname
Siva
2. What is your Japanese level?
intermediate (upper)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
It is very important to be consistent and not skip studying even for a day.


1. Name or nickname
K. Jackson
2. What is your Japanese level?
Lower Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
You should aim for a higher output than input. Spend more time speaking and writing, even if you think your vocabulary is limited. It’s better to build a very solid base then to try and spread yourself too thin learning a lot of vocabulary in a short space of time.


1. Name or nickname
Graham
2. What is your Japanese level?
Upper intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Living in Japan has definitely been the biggest Help for me.


1. ニックネーム
Funkmasterflex
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級中
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
ゆっくり勉強してください。よく休みを取ってください。


1. Name or nickname
Yukim
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Using the whiteboard and communicating with the sensei


1. Name or nickname
Lina
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate - lower
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Consistent to take class regularly.


1. Name or nickname
Kaku
2. What is your Japanese level?
Advanced
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Talk, talk and talk. I was only learning from the textbook before. Since I started to talk in Japanese, I can feel my progress day by day.


1. Name or nickname
Tran
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I am still on my way of learning but I think practicing speaking at the same time with learning grammar and vocabulary is a good way to go.


1. ニックネーム
エレ
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級～上級
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
日本のドラマを見ることは日本語勉強に効果的と思います。


1. Name or nickname
Keng Ho
2. What is your Japanese level?
Advanced
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Immersion. Think, feel, and live in Japanese language and culture.
Also, put down all prejudices and always ask questions, don’t assume you know.


1. ニックネーム
Wang
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
新聞記事を読む。


1. Name or nickname
Samantha
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Anki is my most important tool. I use it for grammar, vocabulary and kanji, I try to talk to a Japanese person every day and watch a lot (too much) japanese television and movies.


1. Name or nickname
Mimi
2. What is your Japanese level?
intermediate (upper)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I try to read and speak as much as possible.


1. Name or nickname
Lhubs Garcia
2. What is your Japanese level?
Beginner
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I work full-time as an English teacher and I cannot help but mix the languages that I already know (3 languages). I always set a goal (1 chapter / 1 lesson) a week. I don’t overdo anything. Moreover, whenever I make mistakes in using Japanese I just laugh. I don’t take everything seriously, like seriously why would you?


1. Name or nickname
Lee
2. What is your Japanese level?
intermediate - middle
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I decide the topic to talk about, and prepare vocabulary, situation, and grammar that I will practice with my teacher during the lesson. Besides, I try to read Japanese materials and talk to Japanese people as much as I can.


1. Name or nickname
Amelia H.
2. What is your Japanese level?
Advanced
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I think it depends on what your goal is. For example, if your goal is to pass a JLPT level, then it's best to focus on reviewing and studying the vocabulary/grammar/phrases of that level with your JapaTalk teacher. If your goal is to be able to speak more fluently with everyday communication (such as living in Japan), then having lots of Free Talk lessons with the JapaTalk teachers will boost your confidence and ability to live in Japan easier.


1. Name or nickname
Max
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I do a lot of shadowing and I try to read everyday, I use wanikani for learning kanji.


1. ニックネーム
April
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
日本人の友達を作ることです。


1. ニックネーム
Mei
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
好きなドラマを見ながら、シャドーイングをする。


1. Name or nickname
Trang
2. What is your Japanese level?
intermediate (upper)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I think for learning new vocabularies, making a sentence using that word is very important and easy to remember. Then you should do the related exercises to know how to use it.


1. Name or nickname
Manon
2. What is your Japanese level?
advanced (JLPT N2, currently studying for N1)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Practice daily conversation, read news, watch youtube


1. Name or nickname
Airy
2. What is your Japanese level?
intermediate upper
5. Please share your effective study methods.
practicing is the key to master new language, such as reading manga, watching anime or dramas and talking to locals, reading anything of your interest will help you to improve faster.


1. Name or nickname
Arum
2. What is your Japanese level?
intermediate (middle)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I also watch Japanese news or just 'jump in' practicing what I have learned in real contexts. Doing the second one helps me to get feedback or correction if I do not use the words or expressions correctly.


1. Name or nickname
Clare
2. What is your Japanese level?
Lower Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Talk without worries about making mistakes.


1. Name or nickname
Tee
2. What is your Japanese level?
Middle Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I know you may be hearing this a lot of time, but USE the language! Talk as much as you can! To the shop attendant, to your fellow learners, to your teachers! I also recommend language exchange apps to always put the language into practice!

1. Name or nickname
Bryan
2. What is your Japanese level?
Upper-Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Use flash cards like Anki, watch youtube videos, and practice a lot :)


1. Name or nickname
Dean
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate (upper)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I usually study through apps that I can use on the go or during my commute to and from work. I also use a lot of textbooks to study reading/JLPT N2.


1. Name or nickname
Galatheya
2. What is your Japanese level?
intermediate (middle/N3)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Always engage yourself in Japanese conversation or anything where you can practice your Japanese skills. It can be through watching Japanese movies or tv, reading manga, listening to a Japanese podcast. Even if you don't take lessons every day, this kind of exposure to the language makes it a lot easier to learn or remember words rather than just reading from a textbook!


1. Name or nickname
Hana
2. What is your Japanese level?
lower intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I guess we all have to learn the vocabulary by books and then apply them by having a conversation with someone. Having to talk with others in Japanese is a good practice even if it’s a struggle at first.


1. ニックネーム
ティーナ
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
毎日頑張った方がいいです。あとは、もし機会があれば、日本語学校に行くのは効果的です。


1. Name or nickname
Kei / ケイ
2. What is your Japanese level?
N2 / Upper intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Learning from books and studying by yourself is nice and all, but it's nice to work on your speaking skills too. Make sure to practice when you can.


1. Name or nickname
Rora
2. What is your Japanese level?
advanced
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I suppose reading about a topic and then discussing it is a helpful way to "read to learn." In the past, I also used Anki flashcards quite often to memorize words. These days I'm rather busy, but I still enjoy casual conversation.


1. ニックネーム
陳
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
日本語の試験を受ける場合は 文法の内容を書いたほうがいいです。単語を覚えるのが必要だと考えます。会話の能力を高めるために、日本人とコミュニケーションを取るのはよいことだと思います。学んだ文法を話すことができれば、それは素晴らしいことです。


1. ニックネーム
樋口3V
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
超初級
5. Please share your effective study methods.
F2F is the most effective since the teacher can see how I am struggling or how I am making mistake. Since i take lesson 3-5 times a week, and homework is set with my level, I do not feel too much pressure but enjoying every lessons.

1. Name or nickname
Ai
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate, I am studying for the N3 test right now
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Talk about things you like.


1. Name or nickname
Egy2019
2. What is your Japanese level?
intermediate (lower)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Practice with native speakers. Use Japanese on daily basis. Listen to Japanese all the time such as the news on the radio.


1. Name or nickname
K.
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate (middle/upper)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Practice everyday!


1. Name or nickname
Anne
2. What is your Japanese level?
Advanced
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Flashcards and conversation practice. I also watch Japanese TV.


1. Name or nickname
Arpit
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate - Middle/Upper
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Talking and conversation in Japanese, preparing essay in Japanese.


1. Name or nickname
David
2. What is your Japanese level?
Beginner
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I am still a beginner and so far I think it is really a good idea to study or book a lesson every day. Listening to podcast helps me to integrate the accent and fluctuations, even if I do not understand yet all of it.


1. ニックネーム
Lewis
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
上級
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
やはり、熱意を持つことです。私は仕事の必要で受講しているのですが、熱意を持っている人に比べて成長が遅いと感じています。


1. Name or nickname
Jacky
2. What is your Japanese level?
Beginner
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Watching Japanese TV shows/movies and have guts to talk to people.


1. Name or nickname
Nui
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate (middle)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I read Japanese mangas on my own time, just searching words I don't know on the dictionary.
I notice that I can understand Japanese people around me better if I read a lot of Japanese during the week.


1. Name or nickname
Shulina
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate (middle)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Having Japatalk has been a big help in getting me to be more confident in speaking japanese. It gives me the opportunity to practice without having the feeling of being judged.


1. Name or nickname
Anna
2. What is your Japanese level?
upper intermediate (passed JLPT2)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I do online classes about 3 times a week, learn vocabulary with homemade (paper) vocabulary cards, read books for Japanese learners, and also use a grammar textbook. I talk to my boyfriend in Japanese 15 minutes a day. I live with 6 Japanese housemates.


1. ニックネーム
Vivi
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
私は日本のドラマをよく見ます。そして、わからない単語と文章があったら、ノートに書き留め、調べてからそれらの単語や文章の意味を覚えます。


1. Name or nickname
Iris
2. What is your Japanese level?
lower intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I advise my fellow learners to study at their own pace. For example, I had to pause studying for a while so I have found reviewing the basics really helpful.


1. Name or nickname
Paulene Sakaguchi
2. What is your Japanese level?
Beginner
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I am still a beginner and so far I think it is really a good idea to study or book a lesson everyday. Study, study, talk, talk, talk.


1. Name or nickname
Fakhira
2. What is your Japanese level?
Beginner
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I suggest to non-japanese native students to learn using textbook guidance (I use Genki book) because it helps us learn step-by-step. It starts with learning how to read hiragana & katakana letters, then learn how to greet and use greeting phrases in daily conversation, then how to use numbers in Japanese and continue gradually to more difficult subjects.


1. ニックネーム
アガタ
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級（上）・上級　の間
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
日本語で遊んでください！
話すのは一番大事だから、自分に合っている先生や友達をインターネットで見つけて、いっぱい話してください。大事なのは「話したい相手」を見つけることです。
漢字も大事だけど、子供みたいにまずコミュニケーションをできるようになって、その後は子供向け本を読んでみてください。Kindleの辞書機能をお勧めします。印刷された本を読むのが時間かかりすぎて、ebookの方で言葉の検索は速いです。
日本語を上達する一番早い方法は：日本語で遊ぶ、日本語を使う、日本語を楽しむ、です。


1. ニックネーム
Khoa
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
中級
毎週2回、ジャパトークで勉強をしています。
レッスン中に先生と私の日記とか日本の文化とかの話をしています。


1. Name or nickname
Apple
2. What is your Japanese level?
Lower Intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I use JapaTalk and my lessons as supplemental to my own studying. I am a procrastinator and I often lose motivation in studying. Since I started my lessons at Japatalk I became more motivated to do my workbook and study on my own. Then during my actual lesson, I will use that time to check and clarify some points for clarification with my teacher.


1. Name or nickname
Rayan
2. What is your Japanese level?
Upper intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I’m always sharing it with my friends who study Japanese.


1. Name or nickname
Charis
2. What is your Japanese level?
Upper intermediate. (Passed N2, but speaking is around N3)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Consistency is definitely key. Even when I don't feel like it, I schedule lessons and show up!


1. Name or nickname
Jodie
2. What is your Japanese level?
Upper intermediate
5. Please share your effective study methods.
I study vocabulary by using online flash cards using apps such as Anki and Memrise, for reading I read NHK news, for listening I try to watch anime without subtitles, and for speaking I use Japatalk.


1. Name or nickname
黄
2. What is your Japanese level?
初级
5. Please share your effective study methods.
日本の映画を見る　日本人の友達を作れたらもっと話すチャンス


1. ニックネーム
みゆき
2. あなたの日本語のレベル
会話レベルは中級ですが、読み書きは初級です。
5. 日本語を学んでいる人にあなたの効果的な日本語勉強法などを教えてください。
よく使うと日本語が上達すると思います。


1. Name or nickname
嵐の曲が好き
2. What is your Japanese level?
Advanced
5. Please share your effective study methods.
It is important to allocate more time to study Japanese everyday. If it is not possible everyday, then at least clock roughly about 8 hours to 12 hours per week. For listening practice, try a few listening practice, be it JLPT listening, normal conversation by Japanese, drama, variety shows etc. Read a variety of books.
I would recommend frequent practice of writing Kanji for non Chinese learners and try to associate the Kanji strokes with images of pictures or understand why the Kanji character is written as such.
Lastly, it is alright to make mistakes. We all learn from our mistakes, don't we?


1. Name or nickname
Eunice
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate – JLPT N3
5. Please share your effective study methods.
Practice the mock exam questions repeatedly. Ask questions to teacher can help us memorize better. Watch interesting Japanese TV programme.


1. Name or nickname
kp274
2. What is your Japanese level?
Intermediate (upper)
5. Please share your effective study methods.
An effective study method is to handwrite, I feel like handwriting Japanese like kanji, etc. is the best way to retain information.

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