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So, my parents have finally started cracking down on me and my few short years of NEET. 20 years old and I'm now being told I can either get a job or take some classes, otherwise I'll be kicked out. I figured I might as well start learning Japanese in a classroom, because lately my self-motivation has hit an all-time low. I can't seem to find the time out of the endless cycle of fapping and browsing /jp/ to open anki or read textbooks anymore, or even open another tab to read some webpages on learning japanese anymore.

What are some things I can expect from a JPN101 class? I haven't been in a class or around a large group of people in a few years, is speaking a large part of them? Are there any class times I should avoid or put on a higher priority, so I can avoid undesirable people being in the same class as me?

>> No.4214509

Why the HELL would you take Japanese you stupid shit?

Do something useful AKA non-liberal arts.

>> No.4214529

>>4214492
Learning a language has benefits, but those are long term benefits.
Facing a kick out however, you need to do something that would give you short term benefits (i.e., quick results), like, finding a job. Doesn't matter what job, even if it's low skill, you'd do yourself and your family good instantly.

>> No.4214542

As a general rule, early morning classes will fill up last and therefore contain the worst students, which is bad up until the drop deadline and then suddenly becomes a blessing. 10:00 classes are pretty much ideal, and as a consequence fill up very quickly, so be sure you register as soon as registration opens. If there are multiple sections, look up the professors, and prioritize getting a good teacher over getting a good class time.

If Japanese is like any other language class, speaking will be a part, but a very small one in the first semester.

>>4214509
There's no point in him taking courses he has no interest in.
He won't be motivated to go to class or do any work and will end up flunking.

>> No.4214549

Is going to some university not an option? This is the easiest solution in my eyes...

>> No.4214559

OP if you're taking classes make sure to use ratemyprofessor. It hasn't failed me yet.

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KoG sent me.

>> No.4214576

What do people like us do for jobs anyway? I ended up taking the easy way out and getting admitted to one of those two year degree medical job things.

>> No.4214594

>>4214542
There's no point in him taking a class if it's not going to help him land a job. People don't go to school to learn to read eroges.

Take a business class or something.

>> No.4214622

>>4214594
Normally I'd disagree strongly with this, but he needs results quickly so whatever.

>> No.4214627

>>4214594
Typical durr-hurr MST HAV A JOB mentality. Get out of here with that shit.

>> No.4214635

I've taken several language classes, not Japanese though, but here is what I can tell you:

There WILL be occasions where the teacher wants you (yes, YOU) to read something aloud. How big a part of the course this is varies on the professor, though.

What kind of people you end up with in your class is completely random(could be cool people, could be complete retards) though from what I've heard about Japanese classes it's almost certain you'll end up with a so-called weeaboo in your class these days.

>> No.4214637

Take a couple accounting classes, whatever you do. Shit's useful as fuck.

>> No.4214644

>>4214576
How does it feel cleaning shit up in a nursing home?

>> No.4214654

>>4214627
The OP said he had to get a job or get kicked out, dipshit. He doesn't really have an option.

>> No.4214661

>>4214654
>get a job or take some classes

Reading comprehension can save your life.

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OP = Sparky?

>> No.4214668

>>4214644
CNA is a 6 month thing. I'm actually going to be working in the lab.

>> No.4214670

Education doesn't get you a job. It edifies you, and prepares you to confront the possibilities of destiny!
That said, I like food, and wouldn't take Japanese as anything more than a side class.

>> No.4214679

>>4214594
Almost every major at almost every university has "general education" elective requirements, and Japanese 101 will probably count towards it.
And if he's taking courses he's not interested in, he's not going to succeed with his current attitude, simple as that.

I assume this guy is going to go full-time and take four or five other courses on top of moonspeak, so yeah.

>> No.4214688 [DELETED] 

Basically it comes down to this:
Solve out your immediate problems NOW (kick out etc) but finding whatever job and earns you an income, or go learn something that would be useful immediately like accounting, finance, or polytechnic institution classes.

ONLY THEN, you could find time to pursue your long term goals (Learn Japanese etc).

>> No.4214705

>What are some things I can expect from a JPN101 class?

I hate to admit it, but I have some experience in this area. The only two things you can expect are weeaboos who don't hide their power level, and to a lesser extent, asian girls. Yes, asian girls. However, they will most likely be homely and come from a Chinese background.

If you're not a hideous neckbeard and can hide your power level, you'll automatically be on a higher social plane than anyone in your class, because they're not really going to make an effort. If you have to do an introduction, lie as to why you want to learn Japanese. Tell them you want to work in the automotive industry or something.

>Are there any class times I should avoid or put on a higher priority, so I can avoid undesirable people being in the same class as me?

They'll probably only offer one intro to Japanese course, so you're most likely not going to have a choice.

The only constructive advice I can give you is that you need to be hungry if you want to get anything out of it. Japanese is a level 4 language for English speakers. Your class will move at a snails pace, and the tests will be easy. You need to study on your own, and when you have questions, ask your instructor before or after class.

Learn how kanji works, and don't even bother with romanji.

>> No.4214706

Basically it comes down to this:
Solve your immediate problems NOW (kick out etc) by finding whatever job that earns you an income; or go learn something that would be useful immediately like accounting, finance, or many other useful polytechnic institution skills classes.

ONLY THEN, you could find time to pursue your long term goals (Learn Japanese etc).

>> No.4214719

>>4214679
They actually said one class is fine so I don't plan on taking any additional ones. I don't know what I want to do or where I want to be in 20 years. I do know that I have, however, been slowly learning tiny bits of Japanese over the past three or so years so I figured sure, why not?

>> No.4214720

>>4214688
Learn to read. He doesn't need instant gratification money. His parents aren't going to kick him out, provided he is taking classes or has a job, so he can take the classes he wants to take and get a degree in a field that he might even (God forbid) enjoy studying. Then he can look for a job in that field or go to grad school and learn some more.

>> No.4214721

>>4214705
>romanji
ローマ字

>> No.4215053

>>4214719
It's not like you'll be able to chill out and study 20 years from now on, so you'd be a fool not to take the opportunity while you have the chance.
I can't recall ever regretting having studied something.

>> No.4215882

>>4214721
Thanks for pointing that out. Every time i see it spelled like that I'm at the edge to TEH RAGE.

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>> No.4215920

Your parents are bluffing OP, They wont kick you out.

>> No.4215950

>>4215920
Lets see who will I trust some random Anonymous on 4chan or my parents.

>> No.4215954

>>4215920
This. They've put up with you for 20 years, so logically they won't throw you out in the streets with nothing.

>> No.4215971

>>4215954
Three years, actually. All the others they were legally obligated to keep him.

>> No.4215986

>>4215920
Most places the universal policy is "18 & no more highschool = college or get a job, either way move out"

It isn't even to save money, as extended family households save a lot of money versus mom/dad/kids households. It's a "life stages" thing.

OP's being told to pass on his genes according to the usual life cycle or be genetically written off as a runt, just like with wild dogs or pond scum. To be fair, though, OP is a scheming freeloading bum in addition to being a wild dog and/or pond scum.

>> No.4215997

Hmm. I've been recommended to take some language courses myself. Narrowed it down to Russian or Nipponese. Badass sounding language, or the ability to read porn without translations.

Neither is really useful in the real world, so I can't decide.

>> No.4216013

>>4214705
>make an introduction
>read out loud

It's been so long since I've been in school, I forgot about those things. I hope I never have to do them again.

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