**Expectations:** - Assumption of 45mins-1.5hrs each day # Phase 0: Preparation * Learn the Hirigana, from any preferred source. I did Duolingo, which works well for small chunks each day. However, Duolingo is not good past the Hirigana/Katakana script stage. * **When to move on:** Basics of Hirigana are known. # Phase 1: Beginner **Daily Routine:** - ⏰15min = 1x Hirigana --> 1x Hirigana (Katakana when done with Hirigana) - ⏰30min = Vocab: Run through SRS 1-2x per day - ⏰45min+ = Spend the rest of time on immersion via [[Anime Subtitle Tutor Method]] * 🎧Optional, Passive Listening to MP3s - 🤏Quick Bites = Comprehensible Japanese Playlist, do these when eating or don't have time for longer segments **Vocabulary:** - Mining deck (on top) for words that I want - Run through top vocab words **Grammar:** - Tae Kim Grammar Guide - Cure Dolly Playlist **Balanced Immersion:** * Mini-Immersion (Video): Watch Comprehensible Japanese series (small chunks) * Large Immersion: * English Sub * Without Subs * Listen to pure audio * Read more on this: [[Anime Subtitle Tutor Method]]] * "Active" Immersion