The worst part of this process is sorting through stories from reviewing the kanji or making up new stories myself if none of them suit my taste. It is probably the least enjoyable part for me. I'm not a writer and never will be. I'm definitely not good at creative writing.
This is a necessary part of this process though i know it's working for me. MUCH better than the way we were learning them in class. FUCK CLASSES!!! haha it's so true if you're reading this post then you're most on the right track and sought out a better faster way of learning Kanji.
If you want to learn Japanese then I still suggest classes but mainly as a place to practice with your sensei. Learning on your own and randomly is easier and faster and if you're listening to native material then it is REAL LEARNING! Classes do suck as the textbooks don't sufficiently mix up all the grammar you have learned. Luckily my teacher loves to try and trip us up so he makes all the test really nuanced but its not too bad if your attentive.
Tip: Go ahead of your planned review point everyday and add stories but don't necessary review them.I want to input twice as many stories as I plan to review the next day. This means that I can review first and then go find more stories if and when time permits. It also means that I can miss days and be no problem. It's a quick way to familiarize yourself early with the Kanji but not seem like your forcing a memory. I feel one of the reasons the stories stick so well is because I am taking my time to pick out a good one. It means more time yes. But the time is worth it when it comes to learning a language. If you want to move slower go ahead move slower don't do as much work. AS FOR ME, I want/need to know KANJI before going back to Japan. Can you imagine being in Japan with only 160-300 Kanji under your belt? Not comfortable or err you learn to ignore signs lol.
Riding trains in Japan would be great for Kanji practice. In any one train cart there is probably 50 advertisements trying to get you to drink Sapporo beer or go to Disneyland etc. I Can't wait to go back.
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