How I Learnt JAPANESE 

Americans who think the American way is the only way are a big pet peeve of mine lol, “learnt” is how it’s SPELT in the UK, the same way we spell colour with a U and say jumper instead of sweater, there’s more than one way of spelling a lot of English words, google it before you leave a rude comment about it

Sometimes I feel like I can’t even speak English that well... It’s my main language

I love how real she is in this video, acknowledging that learning a new language is tough and that she’s still working on her Japanese. Rids any unrealistic expectations her viewers might have had from listening to her speak Japanese in the last two videos 💕

The only Japanese anime taught me is “naani”

im an arabic speaker and your “habibi” killed me lmfao

I love the way your dress adds onto the Christmas-y feel! No wonder you’re a fashion student, you can pull together such amazing looks :O

you: **says german was easy** me, a pretty much fully german person: *haha*

I'm so jealous of people who learned multiple languages as kids. I learned french from the ages of 5-15 but now I can barely speak it. I know one 4-year-old kid whose first language is english, but she was born in china so she speaks mandarin, and now she lives in quebec and is learning french. And another 4-year-old in the same family whose first languages are arabic and english, but now he also lives in quebec and is starting to learn french. They are so lucky to be so multilingual while their brains are still developing!

Her English accent sounds so much like Emma Watson imo

Currently learning Japanese in german college. Haven't actually learned that much since I only have one class per week. But its super fun and my teacher is so cute and her german is adorable.

I was a low N3 when I moved to Japan several years ago. Enrolled in a Japanese language school and a month later, got a part time job to pay for my schooling. I was literally the only foreigner in the company, one of the few English speakers in my entire class level at school, and I lived in the countryside. You bet I picked up Japanese quickly! Now I work in Japan as a full time translator and I just got my N1. Even then, I don’t think I’ll ever consider myself fluent! Great hearing your journey, Mikan. I wish you all the best!

I learned most of my Japanese from anime... *Call me a weeb, I don’t care ;3;*

Me: omae wa mou shindeiru People: what-? Me: *doing explosion effects with my mouth*

I am actually learning Japanese and korean at the moment so this video is so helpful❤️BTW ur dress is ADORABLE💖

Americans like me say “learned” so if anyone comments about her saying “learnt” that’s actually what British say so just letting you guys know. I didn’t know till Mikan told me.

If your gonna get back into Anime again I recommend Demon Slayer,Inuyasha and Psycho Pass.

I’m currently learning Japanese! Hopefully I’ll get better... maybe like you one day. Btw I love your outfit~

Your dress adds on to the Christmas feeling~! Plus, I’m currently learning Japanese with a lot of people,, and am currently getting wrecked.. :( but it’s still really fun to learn! I’m getting even more motivated to learn through you~!

"I don't really think an app can teach you such a complicated language like japanese" Me, a half Japanese who didn't grow up in Japan so is trying to learn Japanese through duolingo: 👁👄👁💧

"You can learn Japanese from anime" Me: ok let's study *My hero academia theme song plays*

I watch your videos regularly but STILL need to see this video

I'm going to study in Japan for a year and I've been worried about it. Hearing your experience is really calming my nerves, like you are doing great and so can I! Thank you for the video ♡♡

When you said habibi you sound like someone who's good at arabic . . . I'm arabic ...

Omg that’s the fastest I ever clicked, you’re so cute oml 😤🥺🥺

Currently in language school getting destroyed 😓 thanks for the video!

vocaloid taught me most of my limited japanese vocabulary

I appreciate that you still made this video even tho you've answered thos question in other videos. I'm thinking about moving to another country and I might have to learn a new language so knowing what actually helped you, what's realistic, what's unrealistic, and what helps support is good for me to know and get ideas. Thank you and I love your channel. 😊

Waittttt. Your name's not Mikan????? My whole life has been a lie!

I'm 14 I started learning Japanese when I was 13. I know all of the Hiragana part, and can formulate a few sentences. I can also pick out words in what people are saying in Japanese. So.. I was wondering... am I learning at a quick enough pace to know the majority of what people are saying, read Japanese, and speak it fluently enough to hopefully find classes by the time I am 18? Edit: I also used duolingo to teach me the most of the words I know, almost all of Hiragana part, and some of Katakana, but later switched to worksheets. My mom printed for me online because I wanted some online so badly! (LOL)

I legit can learn korean from kdramas but from anime’s they always speak so fast and I’m just like 🤭💀

This was really interesting to see, I have the experience of learning a new language myself and the best way to learn is definitely being around people who are native speakers, but watching shows/reading things definitely does help you extend your vocabulary! I also love how you acknowledged that learning a new language is hard, especially Japanese, because just from reading comments on past videos where you've spoken Japanese I see a lot of people who think you kinda just learnt overnight when in reality you have to put so much effort lol

When you can have a conversation without problem in the language you learn then you are fluent in the language. Even for native speakers of a language there are still things that can be learned. This I have heard from an Italian who still can learn new things in the Italian language as a native speaker of the language I am fluent in English and German and there are still many things that I can learn in these languages even when I have no problem with speaking the languages

You're so Humble Mikan! 😊🤗

I have always been into Japanese culture, but I discovered anime when I was in 11th grade in high school (USA) and since then I have been reading subtitles and what not. I find it easier to learn that way since you are always listening to the language then reading what it means. I am going to transfer colleges in the summer to one with a Japanese program that offers study abroad and I am thrilled. Honestly, it is such an interesting culture and language. I practice speaking Japanese with my dog xD She doesn't judge me

Thank you Mikan! I've been watching your videos for a while and I hope to also go to a Japanese Language school in the future too! Your video's really help :D

Hi Mikan, I remember from online years ago on Facebook and I recently found out you have a RU-vid channel. Idk why but for some reason it makes me so happy that your doing well and your channel is actually fun to watch.

That cherry dress is so cute Mikan!

I love how realistic and down to earth Mikan is 😭✌🏻

Hey Vina, just wanna say you were a vig inspiration for me to go Japanese language school. It's been two months and I love it. Love you :) ♡

...vocaloid was what got me into Japanese haha. It's been a few years since i started learning but I still love Vocaloid, and its fun to go back to old songs and realize how much more I understand now!

i'm trying to learn Japanese at the moment, i know its going to be difficult but i really want to visit Japan when i'm older. can you make a video about the basics of Japanese or how is it like living in Japan vs England?

I've been learning Japanese for 3 years alone i can't say anything except for "what's your name" and "my name is ...."

I love your look today ❤️🌟 and this was really helpfull but I’m learning Spanish since it’s a language I grew up with❤️ Now honestly I feel like I’m better at speaking English then grammar wise

You are relay good at Japanees, love your videos❤️ love you're dress! It's sooo adorable 😍

I'm currently learning Japanese, I've been learning for maybe somewhere around 5 months? I barely know any so this video was relatable XD

im learning korean and japanese currently and literally i learn so much random words that are actually useful just through media so yes watch more kdramas and anime ppl

Memrise really helps a lot. It does!! There are a lot of lessons and formalities that are emphasized. It’s really informative on the different alphabets/character groups and grammar rules. Try it out!

I luv u!! Thank u so much for this video.

I started learning Japanese a week ago (I've always wanted to but I'm currently in law school in France and no Japanese courses are available) I bought a workbook, learned Hiragana which I found very easy but I do struggle remembering katakana ( I haven't really started learning Kanji though, I know about ten kanjis but that's it) I used an app called "Japanese" (blue Pinguin on the icon) and I found it very helpful, I can now form sentences ( for example, I can say "I will eat sushi tomorrow/ I watched something on TV yesterday etc) and I've been binge watching Terrace House as well. I can't wait to progress even more and hopefully someday become fluent. (If I made any mistakes it's because I'm French)

When you said Moroccan lady at 6:04 I was like ayeeeeee I’m Moroccan which made me happy, love you btw

I am studying basic Japanese now and this video helped me understand better !!! And love your outfit💞💞

I completely understand your struggle in your first year without speaking Japanese! I’m from a Japanese-brazilian family and I moved to Japan in 2011 without knowing much Japanese at all. I knew the basics and maybe 100 kanji. I started on the 3rd of 7 Japanese course levels in my university and it took something between one and two years to be comfortable speaking Japanese. I’m very happy to hear that you’re from Kurdish family that was based in Sweden. I’m married to a Swede now and I’m learning Swedish! I must say it’s been a struggle for me since the pronunciation is hard. My Japanese and French skills are going downhill now that I’m learning Swedish 😂 my dream is to come back to japan one day! Wish the best for you! Lycka till med dina studier på japanska! Jag önskar att du njuter av Japan så mycket som möjligt!

damn i’m a british girl but like how you going from the british language to japanese language so well 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 i applaud youuu 🥺🥰

This vid b like: can u learn Japanese through anime Vid: Can u learn Japanese through anime: 0.1% Her life story: 99.9%

I'm still learning English and a few other languages, so thank you very much for your advices! Btw, you're really cute, I love your channel ♡

Wow! Thanks for the video BTW love your cute dress😍

I Have Kurdish parents, live in Sweden, go to an English school and learn Japanese and Korean. Idk felt kinda similar😂

I actually started learning Japanese when I was young, through Anime.. And now I am a Japanese to English/Tagalog translator here in Japan, so I am thankful for it! (I mean I did my own effort in expanding my knowledge on the language, but I basically learned through anime so yeah... its not really useless)

I’m trying to lean Japanese, I’ve been studying it through apps (Busuu, LingoDeer, and drops) as well as through animes and j-dramas to get a sense of the language. This video is so useful though! So thank you :)

You are so cute Mikan!!!! I love your outfits

Watch people on live streams still ask this question alllllll the time.

Okie is no one gonna talk how cute her outfit is cause Ę It’s so cute 🥺 - also when do I get outfit like these 😂

Your voice is so gentle and I really like listen you in your videos

Such great points! :) One thing that I definitely agree with is that talkative/sociable people seem to pick up at least the spoken language much faster. During my exchange in Japan those people improved significantly faster than the shy ones.

I really really wanna learn as many languages as possible. Each language has it's own beauty and I really don't wanna miss out >▪︎

I’m learning Japanese at Uni right now. Grammar is kicking my butt. I feel like I can’t form a sentence properly at all. I’m studying abroad at Kansai Gaidai this spring so hopefully that’ll help me figure it out!

i love your outfit, so pretty 💓

Love you mikan!❤❤

How I learned japanese: Anime....

Vry random, but I just cut my own fringe and now I get told I look like you a lot lmao... I don't look anything like you, but you're so cute!

I'm new to your channel and it's great. New subscriber! ❤️❤️

This video was so helpful! I'm not trying to learn japanese but I'm learning korean and spanish. (Because those languages were spoken where my family is from.)

The only Japanese anime taught me is “Omae wa mou shindeiru" Followed by "Naani" Followed by "HIDEBU!"

I thought this would be like “konichiwa Kawaii desu oni Chan Nani”

I really love your videos and your style😍❤️

Man, you know so many languages! I only know english and a tiny bit of spanish and mandarin! I live in New Zealand too and I don't even know the second language of my country- But when i'm older, I want to tech english in either Japan or Korea 💜

I really feel like she's talking to me I actually nod in everything I understand

I think this whole 15 minutes you never mentioned a damn anime once 😂 holy cow you talked so much without answering the question in the thumbnail 😂😂

I love your style! :)

I‘m French and I‘m learning Japanese in high school for two years! it remains light (not sure of this word >

I actually want to study japanese because of anime♥️🌚

You: G e r m a n w a s e a s y Me: *laugh's in german* only german People will understand me :)

I should be studying for my economy exam, but here I am! Love ya Vina

your dress is adorable omg 🥺👉👈

I’m going to enroll in a Japanese university in Beppu this coming spring. Really looking forward to it😊 I also learned to understand some Japanese from anime. I’ve watched since I was about 14-15 years though the last couple of years I’ve definitely had less time to watch it. I also use apps to learn hiragana, katakana and just basic words and sentences to have a kick start for when I enroll.😊

Omg that shirt is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen😍😍

This is my first time hearing your voice and it is deeper than i expected

I’ve literally been trying to learn Japanese so hard today because I’m visiting in March and so this is perfect timing

Ooh! It's interesting how similar your story is to mine. I'm studying Japanese at a UK university, but in January I'm supposed to be going to study in Japan for a year! But other than that, how you got into learning Japanese, became interested in Anime and Vocaloid and then sort of ran out of time for those interests, it's exactly what happened to me :O

Woah! You're Swedish? I am too! I love japan and I would love to live there or go on a reeeally long vacation some day, but it's more of a dream than an actual plan right now. I've recently thought more about it though which is why I started watching your videos! This is awesome! I'm definitely going to watch more anime to listen to some Japanese! Anime recommendations are highly appreciated! SUBSCRIBED!

hello, I love your Chanel I have been a subscriber since for awhile lol keep going!!!

I took it in college but did so bad I retook both courses and there were people who made me feel ashamed that I wasn't that good at it. My teacher was nice though and I want to start studying it again soon. This was a nice video. ❤

I really recommend Assimil to start, it's not perfect, but it reaaaally helps getting into the language's structure in a really natural way, so you get to understand easily the meaning of things you read or listen to. Then I think it should be paired up with Minna no Nihongo, in order to improve conversation skills. I'm studying this way and I feel like I'm improving really fast! So I really recommend it for beginners (But it's better to learn Hiragana and Katakana from apps before you start it).

the one day i wake up early you upload- im so lucky :0

that mikan is love ,is life LOVE IT uwu

New video from my best girl!!!!🔥

Just love watching your videos 💕 really want to learn japanese! And visit! Btw where is your shirt from? It's so cute!!

The part where you say not to worry about not learning a language quick enough: THANK YOU! My Japanese teacher, I love her to bits, but she always makes me feel like a failure or inadequate for not learning at her speeds. I don't think I'm bad at Japanese at all in terms of speaking and listening, but my Kanji skills are not very good and I'm really trying my best to grasp it. I always worry about asking her for help bc I'm like how you were where I feel really shy and also embarrassed. You really reminded me not to worry, just bc I'm not as quick doesn't mean I won't get there :)

I have a JLPT N1 and I wouldn't call myself "fluent," so I get you totally when you say you don't feel comfortable using that term. I totally agree that anime and manga are great supports, in a lot of ways anime is like the easy mode of listening because they enunciate perfectly at all times. It's a great stepping stone that helps you get used to hearing Japanese and hearing new words. One thing I love in Japan is they have book-off and you can get manga for a few hundred yen. I've always been a bookworm but book-off is a candy store to me. Now I also use free apps like Comico and the Pixiv app. The outfit today kinda reminds me of Miko clothes - the red/white is very much the color.

I would loveeee a video on your language school experience. I would find it very helpful as I'm not in a place to learn Japanese at school or at a club but I really want to do an exchange. So I'm deciding whether to do a high school exchange or a exchange to a language school. Either way it's expensive...