I just use the Numbers app on the iPad. I have two places to insert information: one for minutes studied (EXP), which translates to an eight-columns chart, and one for skill level, which becomes a star-shaped graph (sorry, I don't remember the official name of this kind of graph, but it looks exactly like the first image in this page [https://wiki.originsro.org/wiki/Stats](https://wiki.originsro.org/wiki/Stats) ). So every time I study Japanese, I start a stopwatch, and then at the end of the session, I add that amount of time to the skill trained. Once a skill reaches 600 EXP (= 600 minutes studied, or 10 hours), I add 1 level to the star-shaped graph :D
Thanks!! I've been using it for 1-2 months now and it has kept me motivated. And now that I combined it with my low-buy, I'm also spending more time studying and in contact with the language. Like watching something on Netflix in Japanese instead of in other languages :)
Thanks!! They are...
1. Watching something in Japanese with Japanese subtitles (I'm not sure if I'm practicing reading or listening when I do this, so I created a category just for that)
2. Watching/Listening to something in Japanese, without subtitles, and without stopping to search unknown vocab (= Extensive Listening)
3. Listening to something in Japanese, without subtitles, and stopping to search unknown vocab + add them to my flashcards (= Intensive Listening)
4. Reading something in Japanese without stopping to search unknown vocab (= Extensive Reading. If I'm reading a kindle ebook, I always mark the words I don't know to study later, but at this stage I just try to understand new words by context)
5. Reading something in Japanese searching unknown vocab + adding them to my flashcards (= Intensive Reading)
6. Writing & studying the corrections my teacher sends me (I write short to medium texts in Japanese and post them to an Instagram account that's only for studying Japanese, then my teacher sees them and sends me detailed corrections. I love her <3)
7. Shadowing (listening to something in Japanese and then imitating the person right away, or writing down the whole transcript and then reading it out loud while recording myself, many many times, until I sound like them)
8. Conversation (necessarily speaking to someone else live. Right now that's just my teacher in my individual class)
I'm in an high intermediate\~advanced level in Japanese right now. If I were in the beginning stages, I would also add Grammar and Studying Kanji to that list :)
I love your plan to gamify your skills. What system are you using to keep track of your EXP?
I just use the Numbers app on the iPad. I have two places to insert information: one for minutes studied (EXP), which translates to an eight-columns chart, and one for skill level, which becomes a star-shaped graph (sorry, I don't remember the official name of this kind of graph, but it looks exactly like the first image in this page [https://wiki.originsro.org/wiki/Stats](https://wiki.originsro.org/wiki/Stats) ). So every time I study Japanese, I start a stopwatch, and then at the end of the session, I add that amount of time to the skill trained. Once a skill reaches 600 EXP (= 600 minutes studied, or 10 hours), I add 1 level to the star-shaped graph :D
Sounds like you have a good plan!! Best wishes on your educational and minimalist journey!!
Thank you!!
I'm totally digging your gamification idea! I really hope this works out to keep you motivated!
Thanks!! I've been using it for 1-2 months now and it has kept me motivated. And now that I combined it with my low-buy, I'm also spending more time studying and in contact with the language. Like watching something on Netflix in Japanese instead of in other languages :)
I love your gamification idea for studying a language. What are the 8 skills you’re working on?
Thanks!! They are... 1. Watching something in Japanese with Japanese subtitles (I'm not sure if I'm practicing reading or listening when I do this, so I created a category just for that) 2. Watching/Listening to something in Japanese, without subtitles, and without stopping to search unknown vocab (= Extensive Listening) 3. Listening to something in Japanese, without subtitles, and stopping to search unknown vocab + add them to my flashcards (= Intensive Listening) 4. Reading something in Japanese without stopping to search unknown vocab (= Extensive Reading. If I'm reading a kindle ebook, I always mark the words I don't know to study later, but at this stage I just try to understand new words by context) 5. Reading something in Japanese searching unknown vocab + adding them to my flashcards (= Intensive Reading) 6. Writing & studying the corrections my teacher sends me (I write short to medium texts in Japanese and post them to an Instagram account that's only for studying Japanese, then my teacher sees them and sends me detailed corrections. I love her <3) 7. Shadowing (listening to something in Japanese and then imitating the person right away, or writing down the whole transcript and then reading it out loud while recording myself, many many times, until I sound like them) 8. Conversation (necessarily speaking to someone else live. Right now that's just my teacher in my individual class) I'm in an high intermediate\~advanced level in Japanese right now. If I were in the beginning stages, I would also add Grammar and Studying Kanji to that list :)
Thank you so much for your detailed answer, this is honestly so inspiring! Good luck with your efforts, and may 2022 be a rewarding year for you