| The Japanese language is one of the widely used | | | | conversation phrases first such as: "How are you?" or |
| Asian lingoes in the world. Statistics have it that more | | | | "What is your name?" It is best to learn to speak |
| than 130 million people speak Nihongo all around the | | | | Japanese in phrases or sentences so as not to have |
| globe. Like any foreign language, it is always difficult | | | | a hard time translating English sentences word per |
| to learn something that is not your native tongue. | | | | word. |
| Here are a few pointers that may help you learn to | | | | 5. Remember as you learn to speak Japanese that |
| speak Japanese in the easiest way possible: | | | | their language has a system in respect to formality |
| 1. Find the time to learn. In any aspect of learning, it | | | | and politeness. These prefixes or suffixes are often |
| is always important that you devote time into | | | | used to refer to different types of people. Try to |
| studying the language. Assess your reasons as to | | | | also take note of the meaning of the verbs as the |
| why you want to learn to speak Japanese and draw | | | | Japanese language emphasizes on the action. |
| determination from there. In order to gain | | | | 6. If you can watch Japanese children's shows, |
| comprehension, you have to have the dedication. | | | | observe how these various phrases are being used. |
| 2. Get an audio book that will aid you in your | | | | Japanese children's shows often use basic Nihongo |
| knowledge. The best way to learn to speak | | | | words that are understandable and relatable. You |
| Japanese is for you to read and understand the | | | | may use pointer #3 here and try to respond to their |
| words and their meanings, as well as listen to how | | | | statements based on your understanding. You can |
| they are being said. You can browse the internet or | | | | also go back to your book and check on new words |
| go straight to a nearby bookstore and look for the | | | | you have learned. |
| best book that may suit your needs. | | | | 7. Practice. The more you practice, the easier it will |
| 3. While listening to the tape, try to catch key | | | | be to learn to speak Japanese. This action will help |
| phrases phonetically and notice how vowels are being | | | | you memorize and improve your vocabulary in their |
| pronounced. Unlike English vowel accents, Japanese | | | | tongue. You may do so by speaking to |
| vowels are more pure in pronunciation and have no | | | | Japanese-American citizens in your area. Do not focus |
| short sounds. | | | | on the possibility that you will not be understood, |
| 4. Try reading the words and phrases aloud. You can | | | | instead concentrate on their responses and go with |
| face the mirror while mimicking the words so as to | | | | the flow of the conversation. Do not be afraid to ask |
| see the movement of your lips. Make sure that you | | | | if you cannot understand. The Japanese people |
| make a mental note of the meaning of the words as | | | | appreciate efforts of people who try to learn their |
| you say them. Memorize simple Japanese | | | | language. |