Where to start with japanese101. beginner or newbie lessons

[snazaaaron]

hi guys,

just signed up and as the subject says do i start with newbie or beginner lessons? with the podcasts i cant see the newbie lessons listed so should i start with beginner. Any other tips from japanese101 users as to a starting plan. should i just listen to the audio lessons or something else as well.

thank

aaron

[Shaydwyrm]

I joined jpod101 with a fair amount of Japanese under my belt already, so people that started as beginners may have more pertinent advice.

I would say try both (they're what, 10-15 minute lessons?). If the beginner lessons are too hard, stick with the newbie lessons for now, but there's no reason not to at least try both. You can probably get good results from doing both at once - you can always go back later and review earlier beginner lessons that you didn't understand too well.

Be sure to look at the PDFs associated with the lessons as well (if you're at least subscribing at basic level). Also, invest some time in learning the kana as soon as possible.

[jemstone]

i think starting from beginner season 1 is good. i haven't tried any of their newbie lessons, but i think their season 1 lessons (starting from 1) assumes no knowledge of the japanese language.

plus beginner season 1 is structured in a way where the lessons are build on previous lessons (quoted this from peter in some of the season 1 audio).

so if you follow season 1 in a linear fashion, when you complete it, you'd be pretty good at listening for sure. as for speaking, i think it won't be too bad either, but speaking requires constant practice, so if you have a conversation partner, your speaking skills will definitely improve along with your knowledge from season 1.

[Fedgrub]

I started with beginner, I found them both to be around the same level so I just listened to both.

[kitty-chan]

The Newbie series with Naomi is pretty easy (for grammar).
It's too easy for me to learn something new, but now I download only the conversation file. If I have a question about the conversation, I listen to the normal lesson part. And the bonus track is usually pretty challenging!

After I finished the Beginner level I really enjoy the Beginner Season 2. It's really funny and they keep practicing the old grammar. I think that's where my level is at, so I find it pretty comfortable!

[Ulver_684]

hi guys,

just signed up and as the subject says do i start with newbie or beginner lessons? with the podcasts i cant see the newbie lessons listed so should i start with beginner. Any other tips from japanese101 users as to a starting plan. should i just listen to the audio lessons or something else as well.

thank

aaron

Aaron-san!

Start with both Newbie/Beginner lessons along with S2 and Miki's blog!

In my case I have learn alot with all the JP101 material and lessons (Newbie, Beginner, Intermediate, advanced) but I also recommend that you take a Japanese class near your town because you need to practice your Japanese (Speaking, Writing, etc) with a teacher and classmates.

[lazysunday]

Start with beginner you'll burn out on it at some point and then you can mix it up with newbie. The newbie lessons seem a bit more fun with more elaborate story lines than the beginner lessons.

[Mike_in_Nano]

This is a useful discussion for one who just joined after being a devoted student to Chinesepod from its second day! But now Mike in Jubei (Taiwan) has moved to Ebisu Tokyo I am starting all over again as a Newbie.

Its amusing on the Hibya Line to work. I can overhear Chinese and no one knows I understand. At the same time the school kids point and laugh as I study a set of Hiragana cards or mumble along with the Survival Series.

Mike in Ebisu

[kitty-chan]

I think you'll find JPod is a lot more fun than Chinesepod.
I never saw a lesson featuring a monkey over there.

[Ulver_684]

hi guys,

just signed up and as the subject says do i start with newbie or beginner lessons? with the podcasts i cant see the newbie lessons listed so should i start with beginner. Any other tips from japanese101 users as to a starting plan. should i just listen to the audio lessons or something else as well.

thank

aaron

Aaron-san!

Your topic is the perfect for newbies like Francisco-san on another topic so hope he sees this or he'll keep dreaming!

[CarlKenner]

What's ChinesePod? Is that like Koreanclass101?

[maxiewawa]

Mike in Jubei/Ebisu is practically a Chinesepod celebrity! 你好！I am maxiewawa (well obviously) and regularly post at Chinesepod.

Chinesepod is similar to Japanesepod, but instead of teaching Japanese, they teach Chinese.

[Mike_in_Nano]

你好 Maxiwawa

Is there a JPod Bazza? Now HE is the celebrity. It is fun to be a real Newbie again. And at the same time it drives me crazy as well. I am just getting my feet on the ground. I can read Hiragana now and it is amusing when something from a sign clicks and I understand what it say.

JPod is different than CPod but nice. Instead of biking to work and doing battle with the Killer Blue trucks of Jubie and Hsinchu, I now have a 25 minute commute on the Hibya line. Perfect for a JPod lesson going and review it again on the way home.

For me I also need to see the Kanji and write it as well. I do like the way all the info is presented here at JPod. I am trying to keep up with my Chinese as well but it is tough now that my wife has decided Tokyo is a much nicer place to live for her than Jubei. I am not a bachelor very ofter now.

[Ulver_684]

你好 Maxiwawa

Is there a JPod Bazza? Now HE is the celebrity. It is fun to be a real Newbie again. And at the same time it drives me crazy as well. I am just getting my feet on the ground. I can read Hiragana now and it is amusing when something from a sign clicks and I understand what it say.

JPod is different than CPod but nice. Instead of biking to work and doing battle with the Killer Blue trucks of Jubie and Hsinchu, I now have a 25 minute commute on the Hibya line. Perfect for a JPod lesson going and review it again on the way home.

For me I also need to see the Kanji and write it as well. I do like the way all the info is presented here at JPod. I am trying to keep up with my Chinese as well but it is tough now that my wife has decided Tokyo is a much nicer place to live for her than Jubei. I am not a bachelor very ofter now.

Mike in Nano-san!

Good luck my friend and I'm also want to learn Chinese so I sign up at Chinesepod too!