Learning a language I've been learning Japanese and I have to say, it's hard. I'm writing this entry in the hopes that other people learning English or native English speakers learning other languages will read it. Learning a language where they don't use the same letter system as you is difficult. I've used roman letters all my life and in Japanese you don't. The difference between ツ and シ is tiny to me (as well as ソ and ン). Learning a new letter system adds extra boundaries. I'm not trying to be a downer, because I think I've got it. I personally think I know the kana letter system now. It is not impossible to do. I've always been bad with languages. I had a solid "D" average in high school for Spanish. If I can do it, so can you! Good luck out there and don't give up!