My learning method
I'm a big fan of the sentence picking strategy. I'm not sure, where I first came across this strategy. Maybe it was on the famous blog All Japanese All The Time. Anyways. I want to tell you how I use this to learn Japanese.
1. Find a source
Personally, I like to use video games as my source of Japanese texts. Especially the Ace Attorney series like Gyakuten Kenji 2, for example. These are very text-heavy.
You can use whatever source you want: books, websites, comics, ... The most important thing is that you like what you read. You have to be interested in the content.
To me, stories are best because when I read the sentences again I remember the scenes. This way, I remember the meaning of the words much better.
2. Look for interesting sentences and concentrate on n+1
Now, read your text and look for sentences with (ideally) only one unknown word. Sentences with more unknown words are too hard to review. This principle is called n+1. You add only one new word to your known words. This way, you learn something new without burn out.
But this should not be your only criteria. After finding a sentence with only one unknown word you should evaluate if this sentence is meaningful to you. Can you recall a scene from your favorite story when you read this sentence? Is the information interesting? Is the expression/phrase useful to you? Whatever it is, this sentence should be meaningful to you.
3. Add this sentence to Anki
Thanks to this strategy you will read more attentively. This helps you to learn words and expressions. But you can improve your learning process with the help of an SRS like Anki. Copy and paste or write down the sentence into Anki. Then mark the unknown word. Add the meaning to the back of your flashcard. For Japanese, I use cloze deletion cards for the readings of the kanji.
For example:
You can choose a card layout which suits you.
4. Review regulary
You benefit more if you review regulary. It don't have to be too much, though. Reading for pleasure while learning some new words is more important. Your process should be enjoyable. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just review some sentences every day to solidify your knowledge.
This is basically the way I like to learn. Maybe this can be helpful to you.
1. Find a source
Personally, I like to use video games as my source of Japanese texts. Especially the Ace Attorney series like Gyakuten Kenji 2, for example. These are very text-heavy.
You can use whatever source you want: books, websites, comics, ... The most important thing is that you like what you read. You have to be interested in the content.
To me, stories are best because when I read the sentences again I remember the scenes. This way, I remember the meaning of the words much better.
2. Look for interesting sentences and concentrate on n+1
Now, read your text and look for sentences with (ideally) only one unknown word. Sentences with more unknown words are too hard to review. This principle is called n+1. You add only one new word to your known words. This way, you learn something new without burn out.
But this should not be your only criteria. After finding a sentence with only one unknown word you should evaluate if this sentence is meaningful to you. Can you recall a scene from your favorite story when you read this sentence? Is the information interesting? Is the expression/phrase useful to you? Whatever it is, this sentence should be meaningful to you.
3. Add this sentence to Anki
Thanks to this strategy you will read more attentively. This helps you to learn words and expressions. But you can improve your learning process with the help of an SRS like Anki. Copy and paste or write down the sentence into Anki. Then mark the unknown word. Add the meaning to the back of your flashcard. For Japanese, I use cloze deletion cards for the readings of the kanji.
For example:
4. Review regulary
You benefit more if you review regulary. It don't have to be too much, though. Reading for pleasure while learning some new words is more important. Your process should be enjoyable. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. Just review some sentences every day to solidify your knowledge.
This is basically the way I like to learn. Maybe this can be helpful to you.
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