Progression is way too slow

[fandomslight]

I mean that still feels pretty accurate tho with the large amount of vocab I’m trying to get out of my lessons box at level 10 (Which I am level 10 idk why the forums keep saying I’m level 9!!! Dx )

[zuzu]

Right, my bad.

[Rowena]

@fandomslight

Which I am level 10 idk why the forums keep saying I’m level 9!!! Dx

That should sort itself out, but if it bothers you, just log out and back in.

[_Marcus]

I love both those charts! I just feel the second one also needs the “you are here” arrow and “workload” label on it!

[jprspereira]

If you wish to, please read Chapter 2 of my guide:

My Journey of 368 days (+ The Ultimate Guide for WK )

The Ultimate Guide to Wanikani Become the best version of your Wanikanian self. For newbies: Please read the WaniKani User Guide first before reading this. WK’s User Guide teaches you the very basics. My Guide turns you from a newbie with basic knowledge to a master. However, first, you need the basics. This Guide is really longgggggggg. You can read it all in one go, but there’s no need to if you don’t want to. Think of it as the place to come to when in doubt/need of help. Thanks …

Hope it helps.

[Chikuhitsu]

For what it’s worth, the first levels are actually faster (in terms of SRS intervals), by the way (that’s been verified at least for the radicals).

@rmizuno

For Levels 1 and 2, the SRS intervals are as follows:
2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours, 23 hours, 7 days, 14 days, 1 month, (4 months?)
I haven’t tested for the last two intervals (I haven’t gotten that far in my second account yet), but that’s probably right.

After level 2, the intervals change to:
4 hours, 8 hours, 23 hours, 1 day 23 hours, 7 days, 14 days, 1 month, 4 months.

Getting an answer right moves you to the next interval, getting an answer wrong moves you back an interval, and getting wrong multiple times in one session… may move you back more than one, i’m not sure. I know when I fail burn reviews (the 4 month interval) it moves me back

New items unlock after the 4th interval (23 hours for levels 1 and 2).

[wunderbunny]

As a new user, you may not be aware that many other users find the WaniKani workload so overwhelming that they had to re-start at a more manageable level.

[ctmf]

It’s not that that chart isn’t accurate enough (though as you said, it’s original WK, and the one I made is current). My issue with that chart is it isn’t what people think it is. It’s not a graph of real workload, as in, reviews-per-day-type work.

But in this case it’s ok, because the OP’s problem isn’t likely to be satisfied with the real workload chart either. If they

• can spend unlimited time learning kanji every day AND
• think that will be effective with regard to retention (they won’t just forget a month later) AND
• they are getting grammar, vocab, listening, and speaking practice in while spending infinite time on kanji

Then they’re right. WK is not for them and a chart won’t change their mind. Obviously, I’m skeptical, but I’m not them so

[Frosty-chan]

its annoying how often this has to be posted. When I joined I read the faq on the forum so I knew this

[Ninkastmin]

@paweru

I don’t really care about differing opinions from other learners

What a nice and friendly comment, have an opinion anyway

Be patient!

[CyrusS]

We know the first level is very slow, and that’s a big part of the reason why the first three levels are free. By the end of level 3, you’ll have a much better idea of what the regular pace will be like.

There isn’t a question to answer here, or even really anything to talk about (since this topic comes up a lot), so I’m going to close the thread. If you have any other thoughts/questions/feedback @paweru feel free to email us - it’s easier for us to keep track of it that way.