Japanese lessons introduction

Before we start, I wanted to shortly introduce the purpose of the blog and the best way you can benefit from it.

How it started

I've been learning Japanese for four years now. But besides studying I enjoy watching Japanese TV shows. Until now, I couldn't find a page, where I could learn Japanese dialogues from dramas or movies written down (you know, with proper kanji and so on). With reading and translation, so I have decided to do it myself. That's why I have started this blog. All expressions I translate by myself, so if you have any suggetions, let me know in the comments.

How to learn from dramas

The best thing you can do to learn Japanese with this blog is to study expressions in each post, and later try to hear them during watching a drama.
My method includes both reading and hearing out the sentences. I think your study will be more efficient that way. I will be including infomation about the episode's number only, so all the fun finding the expression will be yours! When you find it, try to imagine all kanji during listening to it.

Study with me

I will be posting quotes I heard in both recent and older dramas and movies, adding the readings and English translation. If you have any particular needs, drop me a line. The levels of the each lesson vary from beginner to advanced. I still learn Japanese myself, so if you spot any kanji mistake or any other thing I have overlooked in the post, let me know too!
Let's learn from ourselves and enjoy Japanese productions!
よろしくお願いします!
Mana

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