Hi! I’m Janno, from the Philippines. TextFugu newbie here.
I’ve been self-studying Japanese for about a month now, and I can say that I’m really having fun doing this. I got hooked to Japanese culture so easily through manga, anime, video games, and music. Though it may not be a good reason for some, those things actually made me want to study this language. You know, reading manga and watching anime without translations and subtitles…
TextFugu (actually, the entire Tofugu thing) charmed me from the moment I saw it. The interface is beautiful, and the posts and ideas are wacky and fun. I will be a freshman in med school starting next month, and I know that it will take up a huge chunk of my time (of course, if learning Japanese is a priority, then the “busy” excuse is NOT valid. Thanks, Season 1). I found TextFugu as a convenient choice for learning. I also have a problem studying without a clear guide, and that’s what got me hooked to TextFugu’s (super organized) format.
I have a good feeling that learning Japanese with TextFugu and this community will be a great experience. Looking forward to working with you guys!