Postby Knocks » April 30th, 2008 7:16 am
I don't care so much for slang as for regular, friendly, informal Japanese--similar to what was included in some beginner bonus tracks.
I started learning Japanese with Pimsleur, and now it really annoys me that when I try to think of a verb, I first think of a -masu form and then have to "convert" it to a dictionary form. It impedes my communications with my Japanese friends who don't expect formal Japanese from me, obviously. I will say a sentence and almost force myself to leave out "desu" because I'm so used to it after so many lessons. Native speakers don't "think" in polite Japanese, and I would find a series dedicated entirely to informal conversations really helpful.
Of course, I understand that polite Japanese is very important, especially when speaking to strangers, but you already have 7 or so series teaching it. Informal language has its rules and grammar, too, and a bunch of bonus tracks simply aren't enough. So once again, I clamor for a new, informal series.
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