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So recently, I found a very good channel on YouTube done by a Japanese language teach by the name of Nobita. in one of his videos that I recently watched today he made a very excellent point. He said "in order to learn the language you must first learn the culture" and I couldn't agree more. from what I've read about the Japanese culture the society is based around politeness and modesty and that the society is about fitting in more not standing out. please correct me if I'm wrong.
So for awhile I have been trying to get use to Japanese customs in my own house, like taking off shoes before I enter for example. That way when I plan to travel in a few years I'll already be use to it. I know there's a lot more to get use to, that is just one of them I'm doing.
What are some other customs I can practice ?
So recently, I found a very good channel on YouTube done by a Japanese language teach by the name of Nobita. in one of his videos that I recently watched today he made a very excellent point. He said "in order to learn the language you must first learn the culture" and I couldn't agree more. from what I've read about the Japanese culture the society is based around politeness and modesty and that the society is about fitting in more not standing out. please correct me if I'm wrong.
So for awhile I have been trying to get use to Japanese customs in my own house, like taking off shoes before I enter for example. That way when I plan to travel in a few years I'll already be use to it. I know there's a lot more to get use to, that is just one of them I'm doing.
What are some other customs I can practice ?
So for awhile I have been trying to get use to Japanese customs in my own house, like taking off shoes before I enter for example. That way when I plan to travel in a few years I'll already be use to it. I know there's a lot more to get use to, that is just one of them I'm doing.
What are some other customs I can practice ?
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I can recommend that watch Japanese films with English sub or, watch American films with Japanese sub.
If you've been good at Japanese language, watch Japanese films with Japanese sub.
probably they make you nicer.
私は最近、BBC learning English で英語を勉強しています。とても勉強になります。
もしMr.Maika-kunが、BBCのようなofficial or reliable なコンテンツを知っているなら、まずはそれをマスターするのが良いでしょう。
日本人の文化を学ぶにはcustomを真似するよりも、日本人の考え方や、笑うところ、怒るところ、などを知ることが、学習の役に立つと思います。
私は tea と bitter が大好きです。teaをたくさん飲んでも、やっぱり英語は難しいです。
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Taking off your shoes is a cultural custom? What???
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