The speaker discusses their experience studying Japanese, emphasizing that it's relatively straightforward for Koreans due to language similarities. They passed the JLPT N1, entered a Japanese university, and have lived in Japan for five years. They recommend starting with hiragana and katakana, progressing gradually, and using example sentences to learn Chinese characters and grammar. They highlight the importance of familiarity and confidence in language learning and suggest self-study without the need for language schools.
Sure, here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author passed the JLPT N1 exam five years ago.
2. The author took the entrance exam for a Japanese high school section and entered university.
3. The author has been living in Japan for five years.
4. Japanese is considered relatively easy for Koreans to study due to similarities between the languages.
5. The author initially learned hiragana and katakana in two and a half months.
6. N1 is a common goal for those learning Japanese.
7. The author recommends studying Chinese characters using example sentences.
8. Grammar in Korean and Japanese is similar.
9. The author recommends using a book for grammar snippets.
10. Familiarity with the language and confidence are crucial in language learning.
11. There are 138 grammar points, 175 N2 kanji, 2130 kanji characters, and 4500-5000 example sentences.
12. Watching Japanese media and looking up unfamiliar words is a helpful way to learn.
13. The author suggests self-study without the need for language academies.
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