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LING 101: Basic Japanese [EZ Printable Format] [Bibliography]

by Chris Horii
Chris is on board as one of the AnimeInfo graphics team and is a moderator on AnimeInfo.org message board. Chris contributes an article in the Tribune on how to speak Japanese that usually gets proof-read by Saffran--who can often provide historical references. Chris's favorite animes are usually sci-fi or action-related, but still has soft spot for those romantic comedies & some of the cute stuff. Chris is rather quiet in person, but highly eccentric. His online persona is a bit more impulsive since he doesn't have to "say" anything, but still tends to stay out of things.

and Pierre Bancov
Pierre is a moderator of the AnimeInfo.org message boards. Being raised in France, his passion for anime, manga and video games dates from early childhood (which does NOT mean he's a hopeless nutcase ^_^). He chose Japanese as his major, and as such can answer most queries relating to the japanese language or the japanese culture.

Overview
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Class Syllabus


     

Overview


One of the best parts about getting into anime and manga is learning about the language it originally comes from. Japanese is a language that is both simple and complex - it may start out easy at first, but when you start putting syllables, words, and even situations together, it might just get a little bit harder. However, many anime/manga fans have shown an interest in learning the Japanese language, some even going so far as to become fluent in it - a major feat due to the major differences between Japanese and most other languages.

As always, AnimeInfo.org is here to help, and resident Japanese-language experts Chris and Pierre take you through the basics of some very rudimentary Japanese. You might not be able to hold a conversation by the end of this class, but you'll at least be able to know the bare minimum so you don't happen to embarass yourself trying to explain how Japanese works! From basic syllables to simple words, this class has it all to get you started on the road to understanding the original language of anime and manga just a little bit more.

>>Go to Lesson 1 - Basic Japanese Alphabet

 

     
     
   


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