Ever wanted to learn Japanese and just not know where to start? The Krewe sits down with Walden Perry, a Louisiana native who prior to 2020 had zero Japanese language experience. What started as a personal challenge during the pandemic became a multi-year self-study language learning adventure. And as with all adventures, there are ups and downs. Tune in here for some tips and suggestions on how to get started tackling language study on your own, what mistakes to avoid, and how to take your Japanese to the next level.
Ever wanted to learn Japanese and just not know where to start? The Krewe sits down with Walden Perry, a Louisiana native who prior to 2020 had zero Japanese language experience. What started as a personal challenge during the pandemic became a multi-year self-study language learning adventure. And as with all adventures, there are ups and downs. Tune in here for some tips and suggestions on how to get started tackling language study on your own, what mistakes to avoid, and how to take your Japanese to the next level.
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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!
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Walden's Year 1 Benchmark Video
Walden's Year 2 Benchmark Video
------ Past KOJ Episodes on Language ------
Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)
Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)
Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)
Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)
Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)
Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)
Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)
Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)
Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)
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