You might have started learning Japanese or are wondering if you should take that step taking into account the fact that it is considered to be one of the difficult languages to learn, then just go ahead as learning a language always comes with a lot of advantages.

Yes, learning a language always happens in a traditional way through reading, writing, and speaking which can take a long time. However, based on your need to learn Japanese you might think about a few cheats that would help in learning the language a little faster.

Yes, it is very important to understand the script of the language to be able to achieve a good proficiency level, however, in the beginning, stages you can skip the script which is time-consuming. Rather, focus on things that can be of help to you in the initial stages. Learning important phrases that are useful in daily life situations like greetings, asking for help, phrases needed to ask some basic questions, etc. can be of help.

Listening

Listening plays a very crucial role in learning, understanding, and gradually speaking a language. Try to immerse yourself in the Japanese language to the maximum. YouTube videos, movies, music, radio programs, audio podcasts, audiobooks are all different ways to listen to the Japanese language.  Also, repeating what you hear is not only helpful in improving your pronunciation but also plays a crucial role in getting a grip on speaking skills in a comparatively shorter span of time.

 

Find native Japanese speakers to practice

You can make use of language exchange programs where you get an opportunity to communicate with a native Japanese speaker and thus learn the language. Your time is your investment here as you need to teach your native language to that person for the same amount of time. You can learn both formal, informal, and slang through this method. Additionally, another benefit that you have is you can use the time to learn about Japanese culture and customs and traditions during the conversations.

 

Make use of the free time you have in different ways

I don’t have any free time. This is what probably came to your mind immediately after reading this. Yes, you might be very busy with your professional life, however, if we work towards it, we can always find some free time that can be used to learn Japanese passively. If you are a music lover you can listen to Japanese music when you are trying to learn Japanese. You can use this trick to swap all or some of your leisure time activities with different activities that involve the Japanese language. This can be fun, entertaining, and learning in a passive way.

Above all, if you would like to learn from a teacher which is still need-based, you can join an online class where you can find lessons that help you learn exactly what you want. These classes help you learn at your convenience and understand things at your own pace.

While these are just a few tricks that might help you understand what helps you in a particular situation, it is essential to learn reading, writing, and speaking to be fluent in Japanese.