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What is the Kanji Learner’s course series?

Combining a comprehensive kanji textbook and an accompanying series of kanji-graded readers, the Kanji Learner’s Course series is the most powerful system available today for attaining genuine literacy in Japanese.

What is the best way to learn kanji?

Per the book's own recommendation, I find it most effective to learn each kanji in the context of the example words (instead of just associating the sounds to the single kanji), selecting 2-3 vocabulary that cover at least two (where two or more exist) of the kanji's pronunciations.

What are the shortcomings of the Kodansha Kanji Learner's course?

Because one of the shortcomings of The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Course is structure, you probably need better than average discipline to realize it's full value. The Kodansha Kanji Learner’s course is designed for you to follow the kanji in sequence.

Why use the example words in the kanji section?

The example words are strategically selected to use kanji previously covered in the book, which helps reinforce what you have studied.

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How many examples of kanji are there?

Some kanji have up to 30 example items, and the examples the author used were also fantastic. The advantage compared to every other Japanese language study material is that you can actually see and understand the kanji in different forms, which greatly helps remembering them.

How many kanji are in the KLC?

The KLC Graded Reading Sets are a series of e-books containing over 30,000 mini reading exercises covering all 2,300 kanji in the Kanji Learner’s Course ( download free pdf of Volume 1 ). The exercises for each entry contain only kanji already introduced earlier in the course, and are focused on giving you contextualized practice with reading the kanji and kanji-based vocabulary introduced in the KLC. The Graded Reading Sets allow you to begin using kanji and kanji-based words as you learn them, and to continuously review what you have already studied. Visit the GRS page to learn more and sign up for notices of occasional discounts.

How many grammar patterns are there in KLC?

Each is cross-referenced from the “grammar glosses” within the KLC Graded Reading Sets series, which introduces over 600 grammar patterns as they arise in the exercises.

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I created the kanji course because it was the kind of tool I wished had existed when I was studying kanji myself. I sincerely hope that it will help you on your way toward a more direct and profound understanding of Japan and its people. To enhance your studies with the kanji course, I've prepared a Writing Practice Workbook (ISBN: 069272799X).

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I created the kanji course because it was the kind of tool I wished had existed when I was studying kanji myself. I sincerely hope that it will help you on your way toward a more direct and profound understanding of Japan and its people. To enhance your studies with the kanji course, I've prepared a Writing Practice Workbook (ISBN: 069272799X).

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I'm 39 years old and started watching anime when Dragonball would come on in the mornings (I was about 15). I've always thought about how cool it would be to understand without the subtitles, but learning a new language always seemed like a pipe dream.

YouTube channel for learning Japanese through comprehensible input

Came across a really nice Youtube channel called Comprehensible Japanese on the Wanikani forum today. Although it is primarily aimed towards beginners, I think it would be useful for intermediates as well, because the videos are entirely in Japanese. Pictures and gestures are used to explain words.

Being consistent is the key!

Even if you only do 15 to 30 minutes a day. As long as you work consistently you'll see an improvement and feel better about you're learning because of it.

Finally out of the beginner stage after 6 months of studying

So I started learning Japanese last year and actually feel like I'm finally out of the beginner stage. I've been reading lots, can actually understand the podcasts that I'm listening to, and feel like I have an intuition as to how the language works.

What is kanji course?

The kanji course is set up in a way that's simple & logical for even the newest of newbie kanji students. Grouping like symbols together, clearly showing stroke order, and keeping explanations only as long as they need to be, helps reduce kanji overwhelm . You get a clearer understanding of a complex subject from page one.

What is a kodansha?

WHO KODANSHA IS FOR 1 The Japanese student who doesn’t have a teacher for whatever reason (scheduling, money, or just lazy arseness (i.e.-me)). 2 Those of you you enjoy simplicity.#N#The Kanji Learner’s Course gets right into it: here are the characters, here’s what they mean, and here’s how you read them. 3 Open-Minded Students#N#Some times it takes little bit of creativity to grasp or understand some of the creative mnemonics that com up throughout the book. 4 LEVEL: Upper beginner to advanced-level Japanese students

Is kanji only for learning?

Keep in mind that kanji is only aspect of learning Japanese. While I think having functional understanding of kanji does reflect, to some degree, your knowledge of the Japanese language, being able to speak and understand do, too.