Hi, what are the best resources to get started with Japanese? I’m a complete beginner just getting started with WaniKani. I’ve seen a number of recommendations for Genki and Bunpro, so I plan on using those as well. What other resources would you recommend for a complete beginner like me?

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It’s on the list that Sidcaiyar recommended, but another popular textbook is Tae Kim’s Guide to Learning Japanese. It’s a free textbook that you can access online. I prefer genki, but if you don’t want to spend money then this is a good resource to use.

As a self-studying beginner it can be difficult to get enough listening and speaking practice, so I’d recommend a few things that target those skills: If you’re using Genki, there is this website with additional listening exercises similar to those found in the workbook. There’s an exercise or t…

If you need to learn Hiragana and Katakana - I would recommend the Dr Moku app for iOS or Android. The mnemonics make it easier to remember the sounds and this gives you a great base for using WaniKani and other resources that use Hiragana and Katakana characters.

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