I’m still very new to the Japanese language, but my long term goal it to communicate well within two years. I finish my bachelors in two years from now, and the ability to work off base will open up many more opportunities. Expecially because we are considering asking to to be stationed at misaswa in the north of Japan or outside of Tokyo after Okinawa.

As far as short term goals, I would really like to pick up the pace that I have been working at. I currently study for 2-4 hours each day ( just japanese, my other classes not included) but would really like to utilize the time better.

I’m currently doing a chapter every two days or so and practicing my anki at least twice a day.

Depending how that goes I will either get a personal tutor or start with kumon at the end of the year. ( I just wanted to self teach at least the basics :) )

Does anyone have any suggestions on what a beginner in season two should pick up at a Japanese book store?