How to go about learning Japanese? What is the best way of learning Japanese? I am currently learning the Katakana (I've finished the Hiragana) and so once I'm done with Katakana, what do I do next? Do I learn phrases and whatnot? Or do I just jump straight into Kanji? I am kind of unsure on how to go about the next steps.

Learning Japanese starting Monday 2/17/2014 My new goal is to learn, and stick to learning, Japanese for the next few years. I am currently opting for intermediate level speaking, high to middle intermediate reading, and low intermediate writing, as well as high intermediate comprehension in listening. What are the best ways to go about this? Currently, I am a full-time college student studying physics. I want to know some of the ways other people have taken to learn, and be successful at, Japanese. I would like to be able to at least talk to native speakers on a wide level of topics, not just know how to order my food or what to say at a hotel, etc. Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks!

How do you say the following in Japanese (both Romaji and Kanji)? Hello: How are you doing?: What's your name?: My name is....: Where are you from?: I am from....: What do you like to do on your free time?: My hobbies are reading, playing soccer and video games, hanging out with friends, and watching movies: I would like to visit Japan oneday because I am interested in the culture: Thanks!