Does anyone know where the cheapest place to learn Japanese in Hong Kong is? Want to watch raw anime.

I've wanted to learn Japanese for a long time just to keep up with anime... My main goals are: 1. To watch raw (no subtitles) anime without waiting for fansubs. 2. To understand the voice acting. 3. To be able to communicate when traveling in Japan. The problem is I don't know where it's best to learn: - JLPT courses? - Self-study online? (Which apps are good?) - Enroll at the Japan Society of Hong Kong? - University continuing education programs? My budget isn't huge, so I'm looking for the best value for money. Has anyone started from zero and reached a level where they can watch raw anime? About how long did it take?

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字幕組感謝祭3天前

Subbing is honestly the fastest way to improve your Japanese. 😂 But to reach the level where you can watch raw content, you need at least N2. With N3, you can roughly understand what's being said, but you'll miss the details.

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聲優控小明3天前

I recommend signing up at the Japan Foundation! The price is reasonable, and the teachers are all native speakers. I started learning just to understand the voice actors' performances, and now I can hear many nuances in tone that I couldn't pick up before—it's worth every penny.

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輕小說翻譯機4天前

It took me three years to go from zero to N2. Here is my study path:
1. Start with the Genki textbook to learn the basics (6 months).
2. Use Anki to memorize vocabulary (30 minutes daily).
3. Start watching anime with Japanese subtitles (around N3 level).
4. Massive input—listen to podcasts and read light novels.

Recommended apps: WaniKani (for kanji), Bunpro (for grammar). If you want something free, Duolingo is also good for beginners.