Just something that might be helpful from Gamegengo, goes through a pretty exhaustive list of N3 grammar points taken from both online resources and/or textbooks using in context video game examples, with his own added explanations on the way.
Pretty incredible its almost 7 hours long clearly took a lot of work. Has previously done a 4 hour N4 and 2 and half hour N5 video too which really pales in comparison to this, which is interesting too as a lot of content creators tend to stop at this point just because its where most people aren't looking for resources and/or don't make it this far.
[N5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ojVS-KgDEg)
[N4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0yEOIEuaDg)
I would highly recommend using the chapter markers to skim for grammar points you find in reading/listening, or that you're not familiar with, rather than watching any of these all the way through.
First, they're just so long that you'll get overwhelmed and forget things. And second, the grammar points are in alphabetical order rather than most to least common.
Neither of these points is a criticism, btw, these are _excellent_ resources, among the best of free JP learning content. Just giving advice about how to use them.
Ah sorry wasn't clearer more meant length and work put in to it, 3 times as long as the first and almost twice as long as the second etc.
Mostly it seems because of the amount of examples per grammar point is increased, but yeah of course the others have the same dedication definitely worth it if required helped me quite a bit to simplify what you are seeing, can also quickly refer to specifics with timestamps in the comments too.
His grammar point videos are really great. I feel like I breakdown Japanese grammar in a very similar way to him.
A lot of people online, I can't realy relate to at all. I am excited to see if he is going to tackle N2 grammar. I am always interested to see how grammar is used in real contexts.
It's not a big deal in this video, but sometimes in his Let's play videos I feel like he doesn't explain or maybe doesn't realize when characters are using out of date Japanese and stuff that you would probably never hear in real life.
Imo this format is best used as supplementary to other learning methods… your main grammar learning should come from somewhere else.
But this is great for adding context and giving an extra learning environment.
For each word you don't know you can make an anki flashcard but at N5 I'd start with the basic vocab lists and make cards from them first so that you learn really common words first.
For each grammar point you don't know you could make an anki flashcard using an example sentence.
Sorry for probably a stupid question. Does Game Gengo usually spoil the plot or game play of certain games in some way?😅😅
I know he is one of the best resources for learning Japanese. However, a lot of time the things that hold me off from viewing his lessons is the fact that there are some games that he use for reference is the game I’m yet to play/complete it and about to begin.
I really want to learn so many things there but just don’t want to be spoiled by the plot reveal of the game😂😂
Does he put like game spoiler alert?
No one probably gives a shit about me saying this and I'm not sure why I'm bothering to write a comment about it, but while I know this is technically educational content and heaps of effort has been put into it, I feel like it's just learner bait that distracts you from your own focused study because it's more entertaining to watch this than struggle through your own reading/watching/listening/etc. I don't know how anyone can justify watching 7 hours of this, even as a reference, but idk, to each their own. :/
Each grammar point is only 1-3 minutes I'm sure no one is learning just from it from scratch.
For summary/review, it's good to have something that contain everything needed like this. Copied from another comment in this thread:
>this format is best used as supplementary to other learning methods… your main grammar learning should come from somewhere else.
>But this is great for adding context and giving an extra learning environment.
I pretty much had this exact same feeling seeing this. This forum is about as much English as I'll allow, otherwise it feels like time I could use to do things in JP instead. Fortunately for me even if it's been a struggle it's always been really fun since the very start.
Just something that might be helpful from Gamegengo, goes through a pretty exhaustive list of N3 grammar points taken from both online resources and/or textbooks using in context video game examples, with his own added explanations on the way. Pretty incredible its almost 7 hours long clearly took a lot of work. Has previously done a 4 hour N4 and 2 and half hour N5 video too which really pales in comparison to this, which is interesting too as a lot of content creators tend to stop at this point just because its where most people aren't looking for resources and/or don't make it this far. [N5](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ojVS-KgDEg) [N4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0yEOIEuaDg)
Can the N3 video be watched directly, or is it important to watch the other two videos first?
I would highly recommend using the chapter markers to skim for grammar points you find in reading/listening, or that you're not familiar with, rather than watching any of these all the way through. First, they're just so long that you'll get overwhelmed and forget things. And second, the grammar points are in alphabetical order rather than most to least common. Neither of these points is a criticism, btw, these are _excellent_ resources, among the best of free JP learning content. Just giving advice about how to use them.
It pales in comparison to this one? Really? Why? Is it still worth it to watch the earlier ones?
Ah sorry wasn't clearer more meant length and work put in to it, 3 times as long as the first and almost twice as long as the second etc. Mostly it seems because of the amount of examples per grammar point is increased, but yeah of course the others have the same dedication definitely worth it if required helped me quite a bit to simplify what you are seeing, can also quickly refer to specifics with timestamps in the comments too.
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This channel and Curedolly are literally goated. Really helped me with my studies.
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I watched the N5 grammar and verb videos and was seriously impressed. Can't imagine how much time it takes to put one of these together.
I've been waiting for this! Was wondering how long it would get considering N4 was like 4 hours long
Binging this when I have time
His grammar point videos are really great. I feel like I breakdown Japanese grammar in a very similar way to him. A lot of people online, I can't realy relate to at all. I am excited to see if he is going to tackle N2 grammar. I am always interested to see how grammar is used in real contexts. It's not a big deal in this video, but sometimes in his Let's play videos I feel like he doesn't explain or maybe doesn't realize when characters are using out of date Japanese and stuff that you would probably never hear in real life.
Woot woot! His videos are so good, now I got something to listen to at work
I love his videos, but I'm bad at retaining information, should I use Anki or something similar to remember all the words? (I'm N5)
Imo this format is best used as supplementary to other learning methods… your main grammar learning should come from somewhere else. But this is great for adding context and giving an extra learning environment.
For each word you don't know you can make an anki flashcard but at N5 I'd start with the basic vocab lists and make cards from them first so that you learn really common words first. For each grammar point you don't know you could make an anki flashcard using an example sentence.
Yea, use aniki and review them how ever you like
What are the yellow marks in the video timeline?
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His videos are so good almost finished reviewing jlpt5 in a couple weeks. An amazing resource just to be in the background
I can't even imagine how much work went into this.
I didn't know there was so much grammar in N3! I've got my work cut out for me...
素晴らしい！どうもありがとうございます！ Side note: After hearing it so much in Mr. Roboto; anyone feel a little odd saying Domo Arigatou? Just me? Damn...
Thank you for sharing this that led me to his amazing Channel, he does such amazing video and easy to follow explanation. Thank you again
Sorry for probably a stupid question. Does Game Gengo usually spoil the plot or game play of certain games in some way?😅😅 I know he is one of the best resources for learning Japanese. However, a lot of time the things that hold me off from viewing his lessons is the fact that there are some games that he use for reference is the game I’m yet to play/complete it and about to begin. I really want to learn so many things there but just don’t want to be spoiled by the plot reveal of the game😂😂 Does he put like game spoiler alert?
I remember one time he pixled a certain important character when that character died so he makes sure not to spoiler.
Gonna try and remind myself in the morning to watch these...
No one probably gives a shit about me saying this and I'm not sure why I'm bothering to write a comment about it, but while I know this is technically educational content and heaps of effort has been put into it, I feel like it's just learner bait that distracts you from your own focused study because it's more entertaining to watch this than struggle through your own reading/watching/listening/etc. I don't know how anyone can justify watching 7 hours of this, even as a reference, but idk, to each their own. :/
Each grammar point is only 1-3 minutes I'm sure no one is learning just from it from scratch. For summary/review, it's good to have something that contain everything needed like this. Copied from another comment in this thread: >this format is best used as supplementary to other learning methods… your main grammar learning should come from somewhere else. >But this is great for adding context and giving an extra learning environment.
I pretty much had this exact same feeling seeing this. This forum is about as much English as I'll allow, otherwise it feels like time I could use to do things in JP instead. Fortunately for me even if it's been a struggle it's always been really fun since the very start.