WaniKani level 10

Hello reader! I’m still on learning kanji but slowed down on the lessons even more. Level 10 was doable in 84 days which is – wait for it – a new worst time record! As learning kanji is not a sprint, I should somehow manage to get to level 60. Estimations say it’s sometimes in […]

WaniKani level 8

Somewhere in Italy. In a garden. Under the summer sun. The Crabigator blessed me with level 8! Keeping up with reviews is hard. Bumming around is easier. Doing lessons after reviews are the real chore. P.S. I dated back this blog post to June, so I can later view my WaniKani progress by using the […]

WaniKani level 7

I wanted to slow down a little on WaniKani to avoid drowning in the review pile. That’s why I did lessons pretty slow or not at all. I’m getting more comfortable doing 80-120 reviews a day. My earlier comfort zone was 60-80 reviews. On the other hand it took 33 days to level up to […]

WaniKani level 4

Oops, there weren’t a lot of updates on this blog lately.I did some work on the new domain, webhosting, Google Analytics integration and also implemented some changes on two other blogs. I’ve also wasted some time on Netflix and StarCraft 2. You could say, I had a relaxing weekend. Back to Japanese! I have finally […]

WaniKani level 3 – celebration Onigiri

Dear reader,I have leveled up to level 3 on WaniKani today! Even the revered Crabigator is pleased with my progress. In celebration let’s make some Onigiri! How to make Onigiri Ingredients200g sushi rice500ml lightly salted water100g smoked salmonwasabi pastesoy sauce 1 sheet of nori seaweed DirectionsBoil water in a pot and salt lightly.Meanwhile wash the […]

First Kanji lessons on WaniKani

Hello reader,today the first kanji lessons came in on WaniKani. They were not too hard, despite me messing up the readings for カ (りき、りょく) and 上 (じょう). I even messed it up while writing this post >.<‘ I should also get a textbook soon but can’t decide between Genki and Marugoto. It would be pretty […]

WaniKani level 1

WaniKani – A secret cult? I have completed radical reviews on the go, during lunch break and waited all evening for some kanji lessons. At 22 pmI have received a promising email from Koichi & the WaniKani Team. I will unlock kanji soon. Midnight arrived and I was eager to click through the lessons, but […]

Reading, YouTube and WaniKani

How to Learn Any Language I have finished reading “How to Learn Any Language – Quickly, Easily, Inexpensively, Enjoyably, and On Your Own” by Barry Farber.Actually, I have started the book yesterday, but finished it today. The author stresses motivation, dedication and a multi-level approach to learning new languages. Later that day I have watched […]