I quit learning Japanese about two years ago, partially due to laziness, partially due to completely losing interest in the reason I started learning in the first place.

Unless you are absolutely 100% sure you’re never ever going to get back into learning Japanese, stick with it. It is a huge pain in the ass looking at really simple things I know I knew at the time and not being able to remember them.

In regards to when your efforts will “pay off”, learning Japanese should be its own fun and enjoyable reward. If you’re not enjoying the learning itself, then take some time to contemplate whether you’re using the right techniques for your own learning style, or if learning Japanese is actually something you want to invest your time in.

Obviously I’m biased since I actually have quit, but I’m just trying to offer a different perspective.

I know it wasn’t addressed to me, but in response to “What are your thoughts on England’s performance at the upcoming Euros? Predictions? And on Roy as the manager?”
I can easily see England dropping out at the quarter finals. The prospect of facing Spain or Italy is a terrifying one, but I guess it’s too early to really say. Germany are going to win, probably on penalties, to make up for the Champion’s League final.
Roy Hodgson is fine by me as manager. He has international managerial experience, something Redknapp doesn’t have.

Also, J-League football is awesome. I’ve only just started watching, but no theatrics and the play is much more entertaining to watch than many Premier League games. There’s much more emphasis on intricate link-up play rather than the current “winning ugly” style most Premier League teams have taken up.

Thanks for the info kanjiman. What a goal by the manager! Would even make Papiss Cisse blush.

I just saw the news about Daglish leaving myself. I guess I spoke too soon. He always looked like he wanted to deck the interviewer whenever I saw him on TV. I really hope they don’t take Martinez, Lambert or Rogders like I’ve seen some Liverpool fans suggesting; I like those guys.

Welcome to Textfugu. I’m south-west England myself and I think there are a couple of other people down here too (kanjiman and isocracy?). Good luck with your Japanese studies!

Ultimate Vocab stuff starts being introduced at the beginning of season 5, but if you feel like you’re got the time to get ahead, absolutely go for it. That way when you got to season 5, you can just think, “I did this months ago! Easy mode!”

I would love to go, but it’s right in the middle of my exams. I went to the last one in August and had a really great time, though. If anyone is thinking of going, I really recommend it.

I’d do my best to make it to a Textfugu meetup some other time, though.

I’m idling in #textfugu on Rizon if anyone is interested.

As far as I’m aware, you aren’t supposed to just open the files. Open up Anki, then the deck you want to add the cards to, then File -> Import… and add the deck. It might be different on a Mac, but I’m not really sure about that.

Hope that helps. xx

• This reply was modified 12 years, 2 months ago by  Nick. Reason: Messed up my explanation