Noverber lessons!

So for this whole month, my videos on Youtube have been lessons about the basics of verbs. Today I've posted the last video of the series - here's the list if you missed them! Through this series I go over the difference in polite and plain verbs, how to categorize verbs into different classes, and how to conjugate verbs in both the polite and plain form.

This should be a good base in the basics of Japanese verbs, which will allow you to start forming sentences and learn more advanced grammar points further down the line. Enjoy!

1. Formal vs Plain Verbs


2. Switching between Plain and Masu


3. -Masu Form Conjugations


4. Te-form Song


5. Plain Form Conjugations

Bento!

So I just put up a video on Youtube about Bento if you're interested in it or want to see what kind of materials I have! I have lots of different things, from bento boxes to rice molds.



Thanks for watching!

Tweet Log 20 (April - End!)

Hey guys! So while I was originally trying to make very structured tweets that had some content of their own, I tend to use Twitter a little more "normally" nowadays, and mainly use it to announce updates and voice my thoughts. So I don't see much of a point in keeping track of them anymore (unless someone out there reeeeeally wants to keep this section alive... let me know!)

So here's the last batch of tweets that I've saved. For anything else, just follow me on Twitter!

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Busy busy busy! So much to do for Monday @_@ Hopefully things will calm down a little after that..

Monologue contest is up! There are some awesome submissions! Go vote for me!! (Delphine) XD http://bit.ly/eqIX8A

Join in on the Ganbare Japan project!! Hosted by Victor (Gimmeabreakman) http://youtu.be/OipkOO4-Oic

Youtube update: Ganbare Japan Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPCvSU-r09E

Another quake? Seriously? I will be on Twitter all day I'm sure

Youtube update: Variety Shows (part 1) http://youtu.be/ZzVZOUHKhOo

QuirkyLife update: Study Abroad and Shoutouts http://youtu.be/BJ1LX1UP2-I

Just had one of the best immersion sessions/conversation practices I think I've EVER had. Soo tired but so worth it.

Plus I ate/made takoyaki for the first time! I'm so happy right now :3

Something I noticed: When you're a guest, don't say 'gochisousama' when you're done eating, but when you're actually leaving the ppl's home?

Anyone else having problems with Youtube? I can't even upload a video right now :(

Thank you sooo much to everyone who voted for me for @JapaneseLevelUp 's monologue contest! Couldn't have done it without you!! <3 :D

QuirkyLife: Part 3

This round of vlogs has to do with the reading contest hosted by ReadMOD through Twitter: Tadoku! I offer a bunch of tips, though, on reading as well as just studying in general.

Tadoku and Yotsubato Review


Tip for Convenient Japanese Reading


Koukou Debut Review


Variety Shows Subtitles


Keeping Track of Pagecount


Using Twitter for Japanese Reading


MEGU Pet App Review


Final Thoughts on Tadoku and Japanese Reading

Fun Interactive Games on Youtube to Learn Japanese

Something I've been trying out lately on my Youtube channels is creating a game that allows one to practice some basic Japanese grammar and/or vocab that I go over in my video lessons. It takes sooo much time to make! Not only is it more complicated to film than most of my other stuff, but I edit the game into several different videos and have to add a bunch of annotations to make the game work.

That being said, I really love the concept and have a lot of fun making these. As a kid I had always wanted to make my own computer games through video like this, and now I'm able to do it through Youtube! And I hope other people are enjoying them and learning from them as well. :)

If you're interested, here's the first episode of what I'm hoping will be a continuous series of this game (as of now, I've made two parts, and even have a little story that will be tying them all together).



Aaaand part 2!



Let me know what you think! And also let me know if you know of anything similar. I haven't seen any other games like these on Youtube for Japanese learning (or any language learning, for that matter), so if you know of any, I'd love to see other people's take on this concept!

QuirkyLife: Part 2

Hey guys! First of all - sorry about basically skipping the month of July there. I've been really focusing on my Youtube stuff instead, not to mention I was out of the country for a little while. First thing I'd like to catch up on is some of my personal vlogs, so here's a QuirkyLife update! Enjoy~ :)

On the Roof


Birthday Stuff (and Portal 2!)


Un peu en Francais


First Days of Summer


Haircut!


Summer Classes begin...


Swim Plan


As always, thanks for watching! :)

Tweet Log 19 (March)

Continuing my story through tweets... start at the beginning here.

Go back to part 18.

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QuirkyLife update: Cardcaptor Sakura http://youtu.be/PJVbekoCdaA

Man, I'm so used to watching Cardcaptor Sakura whenever I have a small chunk of time haha, now I feel kinda lost XD

QuirkyLife update: Stupid Lighting! http://youtu.be/FL3IOM2LWMo

Blog Post: Tweet Log 16 (December) http://bit.ly/fhMKuR

QuirkyLife update: Arashi CD's and Meetup http://youtu.be/seyZzlWw8lw

Blog Post: Lang-8 http://bit.ly/gj3zYM (Just to repost the video onto my blog ^^)

Soooo much to do >< Video this week will have to be finished tonight and probably uploaded tomorrow ^^

Just noticed I have 50 Youtube subscribers! Woo~ *throws confetti* Thanks for supporting my lil channel guys :D

QuirkyLife update: Adshap8's Japanese Monologue Contest http://youtu.be/U6WL1X8RXHo

Eep, quite the delay this week, but I'm determined to still keep this a weekly thing :) Video uploading now~

Finally have a bit of a breather and am watching Durarara ^^

Youtube update: Top 5 Things to Watch for Japanese Learners http://youtu.be/O2aKCE0OEWE

My prayers and well wishes go out to all those affected by the earthquakes in Japan. Take care, everyone.

For anyone searching for people: http://bit.ly/gtRvtV

QuirkyLife update: Japan Earthquakes - quick message of support <3 http://youtu.be/ZpqMba6ptbM

The emotion is finally hitting me about everything. Can't even imagine how hard it would be for those in Japan. #prayforjapan

Would it be insensitive to post a video like normal that isn't centered around Japan's disasters? Maybe I should wait a couple of days.. :/

Youtube update: Hardships in Japan http://youtu.be/CHOXDq7Asfk I'm annotating links to other jvloggers to gather info together in this one

Youtube update: Exercise while Learning http://youtu.be/WtsHXo8wvhk

QuirkyLife update: Random Sillyness + Silent Hill 4 http://youtu.be/yqAkqYL37jc

QuirkyLife update: So many ways to help Japan! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8ltf3M1B5M

Blog Post: Hardships in Japan http://bit.ly/f2EeiW

School starts again today... wooo

Just spent a whole class period discussing the current situation in Japan. Tough to talk about, but very informative.

Blog Post: Tweet Log 17 (January) http://bit.ly/dN00N4

Youtube update: How to Help Japan http://youtu.be/HqqoH9HZlg4

Youtube update: Paper Crane (鶴の折り紙) Message of Hope http://youtu.be/znhMij4hpTE Double video update today!

I've REALLY fallen in love with Arashi's Lotus :3

Youtube update: Introduction to Arashi (嵐) http://youtu.be/d5Yu1GOXTww