Language Course ?

[Gee Swagger San]

I've been studying online and learning from sources like; software and books. I'm seriously thinking about going to school but I can't find a school that would be at least 4 times a week with 3 hours per class. I went to Berlitz Language School here in New York City and the class that they're offering is $334.00 that includes all books etc. but the class is once a week for 2 hours and only runs 6 weeks..
I could continue my studies there but it would take for ever I would imagine with only a once a week schedule I just don't see myself being able to learn a lot in that short amount of time.

I'm checking other 2 year campus schools but I do not know if they'll even have Japanese courses to offer. I want to learn because my wife is Japanese and I want to speak more fluently with her.

[Buntaro]

One idea is to hire a Japanese person in the area, and have them tutor you. I taught English in Tokyo for many years. There are a lot of English and Japanese teachers here on this forum. We can give you a lot of good ideas for your tutor to use.

Believe me, private lessons will advance your ability faster, and you can help some poor Japanese person with a little pocket money. (Just do not tell Immigration!)

[Gee Swagger San]

First of all thanks for the advice on getting a private instructor.
I'm still searching around Manhattan for a school that I think maybe suitable for me. That's a sad quote you have at the bottom of your message. Maybe you loved someone for along time but now it's faded away.. toki doki that could happen.

jya ne,

Gee

[Buntaro]

The phrase "Atsui koi wa sameyasui...." is a Japanese kotowaza (saying). I have found it to be more true than not.

[Meiji Lythtis]

I don't know, I guess hiring a tutor would be expensive... I'm taking classes, and it's just once a week because of the same reason, it's not as easy to find it for everyday as english is. I guess you have more skills and could hold a third level maybe, but for me it was really a headache just the first one, because I did not know anything; I learned english knowing nothing too and taking classes three hours per day. I thought japanese would be boring because I was going to take it just one day... but in fact, once a week was good for me.

:cool:

[Gee Swagger San]

I have my concerns about once a week..if it's worth it and maybe I should just learn on my own with software at home and just try to practice with someone speaking once a week. I know greetings/food/some directions/and a lot of words...slang too. I've been learning so far on my own or just picking up words from Fuji T.V. or from my wife. I don't really know the level I'm on but I still do not speak fluently. I need to practice with someone. I'm still trying to figure out how I will do this and when. Thanks for your reply.

G