Chat thread - part XXXII (please read the first post + post 399!)

[Gotta Love ASTRO BOY]

@Astro Forever; I've had normal school classes and this summer I taught myself a lot

[Astro Forever]

Wow, I'm impressed! You are talented!

[Gotta Love ASTRO BOY]

@Astro Forever: Awh thanks ! *HUGS*

[Satus]

Hello!

[QUOTE=Satus;192025]But I don't talk to Japanese people much, cos I get so shy and nervous.

Oh I know the feeling. English isn't my first language so...! For how long have you been studying?[/QUOTE]
Your first language is French, isn't it? Your English is very good.

I picked up a few words little by little for many years, I only started actually studying a year ago. But I am a slow learner (with very poor memory too), so I still do not know as much as I'd like.

I still heavily rely on the use of my dictionaries when I read, especially for kanji since I only know some of the grade 1 jouyou kanji. But I started a blog to write in Japanese, since I discovered typing Japanese is how I learn to read it best. I also read the artists' comments on Pixiv to practice. I read as much Japanese as I can online, since I am too nervous to communicate, it's the only way I can keep remembering what I learned. But reading is the main reason I wanted to learn Japanese.

As for pronouncing it, I just sing Japanese songs cos I am too embarrassed to simply speak it. I've been singing Astro Boy songs lately, hehe.

[QUOTE=Satus;192025]I do think a mannequin could help even a little for anyone. Sometimes I use my toys for reference. My Final Fantasy 7 Tifa figure has been especially useful to me.

Well yes, why not? I wouldn't be surprised if the proportions sometimes helped even more than a more realistic human form![/QUOTE]
Oh yes, they can be more helpful than a more realistic human form sometimes.

[Astro Forever]

Your first language is French, isn't it? Your English is very good.

Thanks! It could be better, but after all the posts I've written here, I improved...

I was wondering how you knew, and then I realized I just posted about the French version less than an hour ago....

I picked up a few words little by little for many years, I only started actually studying a year ago. But I am a slow learner (with very poor memory too), so I still do not know as much as I'd like.

You're still young, you have a lot of time to improve! I think the key is the motivation; if you can manage to keep it, memorizing will not be as much of an effort.

I'm attempting to learn German right now myself, then one day I'd like to learn Italian (too bad that by then Jetter Marte will probably already have those fansubs...). Didn't you say you knew German yourself, GLAB? Or was it somebody else?

I still heavily rely on the use of my dictionaries when I read, especially for kanji since I only know some of the grade 1 jouyou kanji. But I started a blog to write in Japanese, since I discovered typing Japanese is how I learn to read it best. I also read the artists' comments on Pixiv to practice. I read as much Japanese as I can online, since I am too nervous to communicate, it's the only way I can keep remembering what I learned. But reading is the main reason I wanted to learn Japanese.

From experience, even writing in Japanese should help a lot with speaking, because you also have to come up with the words.

[Gotta Love ASTRO BOY]

@Astro Forever; no I don't know German, must have been someone else. I'm learning Spanish tho (hardly know anything. Very pitiful, then again I just started 5 months ago XD)

[Satus]

Thanks! It could be better, but after all the posts I've written here, I improved...

I was wondering how you knew, and then I realized I just posted about the French version less than an hour ago....

That, and you've mentioned it other times. I've read a lot of threads.

You're still young, you have a lot of time to improve! I think the key is the motivation; if you can manage to keep it, memorizing will not be as much of an effort.

I'm attempting to learn German right now myself, then one day I'd like to learn Italian (too bad that by then Jetter Marte will probably already have those fansubs...). Didn't you say you knew German yourself, GLAB? Or was it somebody else?

Thanks. I am indeed motivated, need to work on my self esteem though.

I tried to learn German in middle school, it was fun. Unfortunately I don't remember any of it. I hope you successfully learn those languages, knowing more than 2 languages sounds difficult.

I too would like to see Jetter Mars some day. My best chance is probably digital online rentals... Assuming there even are any.

@Astro Forever; no I don't know German, must have been someone else. I'm learning Spanish tho (hardly know anything. Very pitiful, then again I just started 5 months ago XD)

Aww, Spanish is an interesting language anyway though.

From experience, even writing in Japanese should help a lot with speaking, because you also have to come up with the words.

This is true (for me at least). I learned how to read Japanese numbers by writing the kanji. I can count passed 100 without too many problems. Counters on the other hand.... too many for too many different things.

[Gotta Love ASTRO BOY]

@Satus: Gracias ^^ Me gustaría aprender más, sin embargo. (means; Thanks ^^. I would like to learn more, though)

[Satus]

Wow. Gotta Love ASTRO BOYさんのスペインごはよくできるとおもいます。 (I think your Spanish language is skilled.) Or it should say that.

[the 鉄腕アトム fan]

Hello! Is anyone online? Does anyone want to talk?