Comments | mrs_urahara: SHOUT OUT TO JPOD 101!!

mrs_urahara

SHOUT OUT TO JPOD 101!!

Dec 19, 2006 15:05

Okay, tomodachi-tachi,

anyone wanting to improve, excel, build-upon, or start japanese have GOT to check out japanesepod101.com They are offering a 25% discount this week. It's sooo worth it! As you know, I have been studying Japanese, the past year, but since I started up with jpod late this summer, my japanese has improved 10-fold...FAST!

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sara_tanaquil December 19 2006, 20:33:03 UTC

Ooh, thanks for the reminder and the link to the discount! I stumbled across them before, and I meant to sign up for a trial sub to check them out, but then something else shiny distracted me and I never got around to it. Could you comment on which of their resources you've found most useful? I'm wondering if the higher level of subscription service is worth the extra money (I guess that's the level that includes the Learning Center).

mrs_urahara December 20 2006, 01:10:15 UTC

hmm, i started using the basic subscription. But, i do like the learning center, for you, though, ithink you could do swell with just the basic. Your level is much higher than my own and you would probably not need the quizzes and tests. They are not big tests. But, the pdfs and vocab lists in the pdfs are really helpful. you could do the free trial. test it out for a few days and see whatworks. i just love them. And, you get a real communal and caring sense from Peter (the head guy) and the gang. So, i actually just joined the premium just to give them more support. ^^

i have stopped using my rosetta stone and only use jpod, now. I just retain and learn more. Not only that, i find everything is far more relevant and useful.So, when i listen to their podcasts, then go to watch my anime and jdoramas, i find i have picked up MORE words, more understanding and listening comprehension. It really motivates me and makes me feel good, for i say "omg! i KNOW what they are saying! "

sara_tanaquil December 20 2006, 01:50:49 UTC

Cool! I signed up for the free trial so I can look around -- I'll just remember that the discount expires on Xmas day. My listening comprehension has nowhere to go but up. ^_^;; And I've been wanting something to put on my ipod.

neigehilde December 19 2006, 22:27:46 UTC

seems interesting. Unfirtunately i won't be able to check it out=((( I now have the traffic limitations - and paying enough as it is for the connection alone. I'll keep an eye open for it though. perhaps they are available on Dvds or smth like this...

mrs_urahara December 20 2006, 01:12:49 UTC

they have free podcasts, 15mins each that you can listen to. Then they have the audio lessons, in bulk, you can download from bittorrent on their site too. ^^

it's a great wee site. I love it. I love listening to the gang. It's a real community and you get a great sense that the staff are having REAL fun and REALLY care . it's nice. in this day and age of self-absorption. heehee