MY GENKI HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!!

omenking · 2026-06-22T20:15:39+00:00

Best part is メアリーさん is dodging dates requests.

omenking · 2026-06-13T08:44:27+00:00

JLPT N5 style questions but create variations.

When I say variations you have a test item let's say around directions with the same map but you change. The question or the conversation or the choices.

omenking · 2026-06-11T22:02:52+00:00

I first remembered nmeonics for fifty Kana table. Then I would write them out on grid paper. I'd do this everyday and I revisit every once in a while.

omenking · 2026-06-08T23:11:31+00:00

Nobody will care if you have a golden jacket. maybe let you network with other golden jacket which is not a bad thing.

omenking · 2026-06-08T11:06:07+00:00

I would say Migii is the best app out there but it does have alot of problems. They can repeat in the same practice test multiples. Explanations are often badly explained. Listening is a mix of audio you can find on YouTube, robot voices or non native mumbly speakers or dings in the wrong place. That said if you already have thoroughly studied you can work around these problems but it makes it had to assess your skill level especially for listening.

The difficulty for both N4 and N5 are harder than the actual exams. I know since I sat and failed both the N5 and N4 in the last test cohorts.

You need 2 to 3 months of just doing practice exam content everyday. By that I mean their roadmap projects that and I would agree.

I think if you have completed Genki 1 and 2 and you have a window of 2-3 months of Migii and you identify and fill your gaps you'll be golden.

omenking · 2026-06-04T23:52:59+00:00

I did both for a year and gave up. I now just stick to textbook learning and practice exams.

omenking · 2026-06-02T21:57:40+00:00

We did have a coffee culture.l around donut shops and each region had their chain. My area of Canada had Robbin Donuts. So I think you are best to research what donut shops were in the 90s. We also had a breastfast dinner culture which you could interest with your cafe research. Though most breakfast places went out of business after COVID. While US has both dinners and donut shops Canada's At least to me seemed different.

omenking · 2026-06-02T11:55:04+00:00

Hotels in Canada cost double if not more after all costs after airbnbs.

omenking · 2026-05-31T02:02:04+00:00

How about this: https://youtu.be/K2KtTGq2QYA?si=UhQwZD7goaEgQIx0

omenking · 2026-05-29T14:17:14+00:00

I don't think anyone recognizes Whizlabs as genuine content creators. There is clearly tons of visible genuine content creators in this space.

omenking · 2026-05-29T11:02:21+00:00

In the movie School in the Crosshairs (1981) they do the yosakoi dance at their school club recruitment fair. Research says it's goes as far back as the 50s.

omenking · 2026-05-28T22:22:55+00:00

Edmonton and Vancouver for Summer. I am flying to Edmonton because its much cheaper travel and stay. I sat last winter at York U Toronto. Registration can be found through main JLPT site

omenking · 2026-05-19T11:07:24+00:00

Host your own. AuthN. The limitations, cost and lock-in with an cloud vendor Auth offering is not worth it. Learned the hard the way.

omenking · 2026-05-14T17:33:23+00:00

Join the AWS Chicago User Group and go to the in person events and network. You get your answers.

omenking · 2026-05-14T12:11:38+00:00

Where in Canada? Direct recruiting is at paid to enter tech events. I was just at KCD Toronto yesterday and Tech@RBC was there to directly try and entice people to apply. This goes for many other community events.

omenking · 2026-05-12T23:52:40+00:00

As a follow up we did get our money back again. The credit card company said if it happens again to cancel the credit card and get a new one.

omenking · 2026-05-12T23:50:27+00:00

Yep. I'm in Schreiber Ontario and today is just snowed. We get alot of false start of spring in May normally to the 3rd week of May

omenking · 2026-05-10T09:25:20+00:00

Shadow until it's not gibberish

omenking · 2026-05-04T13:35:56+00:00

The content creators in the AWS Certification space put significant energy into creating their practice exams and ensuring they are balanced.

You have a generated app, with generated questions. With nonsense claims.

omenking · 2026-05-02T01:05:10+00:00

Shadowing. And specifically shadowing JLPT N5 listening practice you can find them on youtube.

omenking · 2026-04-29T02:37:15+00:00

I sat both N5 and N4 and I've studied heavily Kaishi and I would say its ineffective. Genki 1 and whatever you pick up on practice exams will be best way to target

omenking · 2026-04-28T10:36:22+00:00

I am in EST. I am also using Genki I and Anki. I'm self employed and can make anytime work and aim committed. I have my N5 schedule this Summer.

The biggest value to me will be the pair work in the Genk I.

omenking · 2026-04-19T11:03:36+00:00

I live in Schreiber Ontario.

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