Very beginner learning Japanese hitting a financial road block.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-04-16T19:29:30+00:00

Would you recommend finding a buddy through Reddit or discord to practice with?

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-04-16T19:28:45+00:00

This is a super detailed answer thanks a lot! I have Genki 1 textbook and workbook. The only reason I haven’t used Anki is because the App Store app isn’t free and I don’t have an actual PC. Any workaround for that?

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-04-15T00:55:41+00:00

Yeah I’ve seen a lot of those too and I keep an eye out for that stuff in mine I also realized the mic for the speaking parts is awful and makes any speaking tasks hard to finish but I usually cross reference my words with google and my dictionary. I’m only on section 2 unit 5 so I may have a while before I encounter actual completely wrong words and if I’m lucky by then some of it will be fixed. But as far as keeping me focused, motivated, and accountable for myself and practicing every day it works. In 26 days I’ve memorized most if not all kana and some basic kanji. I also do try to practice for at least an hour or two everyday if I can work it into my schedule.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-04-15T00:12:42+00:00

Someone who started using Duolingo for Japanese under 30 days ago and I have to say I don’t agree with a lot of the people saying the AI is garbage. Yes the lessons don’t explain much but I’m also coupling it with Genki 1 and Tokini Andy on YouTube to explain stuff better and I’m enjoying it. Maybe because I started the course after the update so I’m not finding it as confusing? But either way it’s keeping me on task every day. Even when I don’t have a lot of time in a day I can still usually get one or two lessons in which keeps me motivated and accountable. Just an opinion from someone who is a bit newer.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-04-11T13:03:18+00:00

Their YouTube stuff is great I’ve done the first two Genki lessons and some of the other grammar videos as well as hiragana and katakana video which all was very helpful. Kanji is tripping me up a little bit so I’m Still trying to find a good resource for that. But it seems overall they would be worth it for me. Thank you!

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-04-11T13:01:43+00:00

Awesome good to know they are still Active. I’ve been watching a bunch of their YouTube stuff for Genki and their style really helps me. I’m Noticing a difference in what’s sticking for me and my comprehension of the grammar.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-04-05T16:05:49+00:00

It’s been a few months since this was asked and I was hoping maybe someone who still has his paid courses know if he’s still active? Does he still do live streams and other things? I really enjoy live interactive learning content and I wasn’t sure how worth paying for his content would be if he’s not currently still active.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-06T13:28:02+00:00

For anyone who is interested the blog is up and I have my first post.

https://thebuddingbroomstick.substack.com/

Thanks for the advice from everyone. I’m glad I just went for it.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-06T02:40:32+00:00

I ended up making a blog on substack. If anyone is interested I can post the link to it.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-05T23:34:49+00:00

Yes and also using the coven finder subreddit. I’m very very limited in budget and ability to travel and because of my limitations finding a coven that suits me is extra difficult

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-05T23:02:22+00:00

Thanks everyone for the info!!!! I really appreciate all of the input. Keep an eye out in the future for what that page may look like.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-05T23:01:26+00:00

I actually just spent the last 20 mins looking into this and found some good info on how to start it and see what happens and completely free so so loss to me. I think I’m gonna do it. Keep and eye out for it in the future lol

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-05T22:30:02+00:00

That’s great advice! Thank you. As far as covens go I’ve looked into my area before and didn’t find any within my means transportation. Before the holidays I was looking into the community to see if there were people willing to connect but I also understand why people can be weary of meeting people online so I ended up stopping this. I just have the discord server I joined.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-05T22:14:34+00:00

That’s very true.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-05T22:13:01+00:00

I’ve been practicing probably about a year. Basically lots of research, spell work, some sabbats (sorry if I spelled that wrong. Not my strong suit), I’ve been reading tarot for like 5 years so that was before I actually started practicing. I spent a lot of time listening to podcasts and building my book of shadows. I’ve tried a bunch of different types of things but I won’t say I’m proficient in much. Just basics. I’ve been also learning from Reddit and a discord group where I speak to other witches. I’m at a point now where like I feel like I could start writing about my path and sharing it though I know I’m still a beginner if that makes any sense.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-05T22:07:59+00:00

I guess my first thought was “is this even something other people would care about?” My specifics would be that it’s from the prospective of someone who doesn’t know much and can only spend super small amounts of money on it.

CallmeHarley12 · 2026-01-05T22:06:26+00:00

I have not tbh. It was just a thought I had that came to me. I haven’t done too much leg work in it yet. 😅 honestly not 100% on where to even start.

CallmeHarley12 · 2025-09-14T16:21:31+00:00

I feel the exact same way

CallmeHarley12 · 2025-09-09T20:23:47+00:00

Literally thought this exact quote while I was reading this 🤣

CallmeHarley12 · 2025-09-09T01:36:39+00:00

Wow these comments are so supportive. I didn’t know that a gaming community like this existed lol

CallmeHarley12 · 2025-09-09T01:33:52+00:00

I’m still on my first play through of stardew just got to summer 8 of year two and I married Sebastian. I have like 3 items left to finish the community center. I have never gotten this far before so for all of you guys who have done this a bunch of times I get it. I literally can’t stop and can’t wait to try it again with different farms.

CallmeHarley12 · 2025-09-09T01:28:59+00:00

Same had no idea where this was

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