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I'm relearning beginner Japanese using Genki 3rd edition, can you recommend free YouTube videos as great resources (lemm.ee)

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I’ve previously studied Japanese language beginners courses but I need help relearning without an instructor. Can you share your video sources that are free to view? I’m mainly looking at YouTube and not a free instructor courses for ease of access as I don’t have a flexible schedule to dedicate specific time to ( like a class setting )

Also how has your learning journey been going? Are you learning solo or are you taking classes in real life or online? I’ve tried online learning and it was successful but I don’t have time for it anymore

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I started learning through Duolingo, it has some quirks and downsides but I like the gamification aspect, as for YouTube videos I find videos by Kaname Naito very useful

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago

Along with Kaname like the other commenter, I highly this channel: https://youtube.com/@iroironanihongo

Depending on your level, it may be a bit difficult to understand at first. But I’ve found it both successful for learning new things and validating when I can understand

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

If you want to replace class sessions that go along with Genki, I think TokiniAndy is your best bet: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA_RcUI8km1NMhiEebcbqdlcHv_2ngbO2

I also really like iroiro as another comment mentioned. He has a comprehensible input playlist for complete beginners - it has a ton of pictures, pretty slow speech, it's very understandable.

Between those, you should be off to a good start.