Monday, June 29, 2009

How to Learn Japanese

I love when someone submits a really detailed review or contribution.
One visitor who is learning Japanese, went into considerable detail on the methods he used and what he found was effective. This kind of insight from someone who has 'done it' is very helpful for those who are just starting out. He includes an outline of what materials he used, links to resources and how he put it all together. If you are learning Japanese and are interested, read his guide to learning Japanese here.

Monday, June 22, 2009

BYKI Review

BYKI is a flashcard/vocabulary program by Transparent Language. I've used BYKI for Spanish and Swedish (the two languages I've bought the software for) and also for Cornish and Esperanto (using the editing features of the Deluxe version), but also to study for the PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam) for my day job as a Pharmacy Technician.

It's a versatile program that can really help fill in some gaps in your study routine if you use it regularly. Read my recent review of BYKI here.

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Spoken Here Review

I've taken an interest in endangered languages for quite some time now. I've started searching out articles and books on the subject. One such book is Spoke Here - Travels Among Threatened Languages by Mark Abley. I actually found this book a few years ago in Candidas World of Books, an excellent language and travel bookstore in Washington DC that unfortunately is now closed.

Although the book had been on my bookshelf for a long time, I found it again and read it recently. I wrote a review of it here.