にほんごのはくせい Today, I used my げんき book for the first time. For my homework, I had to translate these words into Japanese, using the particle "の" 。 My teacher: わたしょのせんせい。 My telephone number : わたしのでんわはんごう。 My name: 私のなまえ。 (私のなまえは____です。) Takashi's major : たかしのせんこうは。 Mary's friend : メアリーさんのともだち。 A Student of the University of London : London だいがくのがくせい。 A teacher of the Japanese language : にほんごのせんせい。 A high school teacher: こうこうのせんせい。

English/Japanese Skype group

 みなさん、こんにちは！はじめまして。私はハナです。

Hello, everyone! 

So, I was looking to join a Skype group for people who are learning Japanese/English, but when I looked at all the people who were already waiting to get in, I realized that there was no hope for me. XD

Anyways, I'm wanting to make a group chat for people who are interested in learning Japanese/English. I'm hoping to have group calls once a week or so, and maybe a few during the week for people like myself who are more active. 

I'm still a beginner, so I probably won't be able to help others who are learning Japanese much, but I'm a hard worker, and I'm always trying to improve. I can read Hiragana, katakana, and I'm going to start on Kanji soon. I know basic greetings, some basic conversational words and phrases, but I listen and read better than I speak. 

I'm asking that we keep the chat friendly and positive. I don't want people cussing,  and cracking jokes that might make others uncomfortable will not be tolerated. 

If you're interested, please fill out this form:

Name: (your first name is fine) 

Age: (optional, but you must be at least 15)

Your level in Japanese/English :

Why do you want to learn Japanese /English :

How often will you be able to, or want to do a video call:

Let's learn together!

よろしくおねがいします！

日本 What I'm learning こんにちは！ わたしはハナです。 What I'm learning: こんにちはーhello/good afternoon さようならーgoodbye じゃまたーsee you later おはいよう(ございます)ーgood morning おやすみ(なさい)ーgood night わたし -I わたしたち - we/us あなた - You みな(さん) -everyone はいーyes いいえーno これーthis それーthat あれーthat (for something far away) なに(なんですか)ー what? なんぜー why? あしたーtomorrow ありがとう(ございます)ーthank you どういたしましてーyou're welcome すみませんーexcuse me ごめん(なさい) ー I'm sorry わかりませんー I don't understand わかりますたー I understand もんだいないーno problem Here's a small sample of the Japanese I've been learning. I'd really appreciate any help and pointers I can get! ありがとうございます！

What I've learned In Japanese the last two days. あいうえおかきくけそさしすせこたちつてとなにぬねのはひふへほまみむめもやゆよ. わたしはHanaです - I am Hannah/Watashi ha Hana desu. ありがとうございました - Arigatougozimashita/Thank you (Formal) いえいえ = どういたしまして - Douitashimaste/You're welcome いいえ- iie/no はい - Hai/Yes おはようございます- Ohayou Gozimasu/ Good Morning (Formal) おやすみなさい- Oyasumi Nasai/Good night (Formal?) ありがとうございました! Please correct me if I am wrong!

How would I say this in Japanese? Suki desu kada watashi wa nomimasu. Or Suki desu kada nomimasu. I am teaching myself so I am struggling with the sentence structure. I might even have it totally wrong and I apologize. I realize that I am not using Japanese hiragana to spell this, but my phone will not allow me to download it. Thank you in advance! Arigatou gozimasu

How would you say this? Suki desu kada watashi wa nomimasu. Or Suki desu kada nomimasu. I am teaching myself so I am struggling with the sentence structure. I might even have it totally wrong and I apologize. I realize that I am not using Japanese hiragana to spell this, but my phone will not allow me to download it. Thank you in advance! Arigatou gozimasu

ㅗ and ㅓ I'm learning Korean and these two vowels throw me off a bit. When listening, it can be hard to tell them apart. ㅗ Sounds more like 'o' as in 'so', right? ㅓWhat is the best way to get theㅓ sound right? Thanks, Hannah