Genkier (enhanced) http://tonysensei.com/wp The audio + visuals version of the Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:40:23 +0000 en hourly 1 These podcasts are related to elementary Japanese grammar and other topics, based on lectures given by Tony Gonzalez in his JPNS 1001 classes at the University of Georgia. Each podcast will address a particular aspect of Japanese grammar or kanji learning. Tony Gonzalez no tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) Except where noted, the content of these podcasts is released under an Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. ...for when just "Genki" isn't enough. japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,education http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/http://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSome Rights Reserved Except where noted, the content of these podcasts is released under an Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationEducation/Language Coursestony@tonysensei.comTony Gonzalezhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Genkier, Lesson 6, Grammar Note 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/5pME0rwy9c8/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/10/genkier-lesson-6-grammar-note-2/#comments Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:40:23 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=91 In this lecture, we continue our discussion of uses of the て form, including making requests and asking permission to do things. We also ignore a couple of grammar points. Finally, we learn a new use of the 〜ましょう verb form. Verbs = power.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/10/genkier-lesson-6-grammar-note-2/feed/ 0 In this lecture, we continue our discussion of uses of the て form, including making requests and asking permission to do things. We also ignore a couple of grammar points. Finally, we learn a new use of the 〜ましょう verb form. Verbs = power. In this lecture, we continue our discussion of uses of the て form, including making requests and asking permission to do things. We also ignore a couple of grammar points. Finally, we learn a new use of the 〜ましょう verb form. Verbs = power. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/10/genkier-lesson-6-grammar-note-2/ Genkier, Lesson 6, Grammar Note 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/VKDdggsgSzM/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/08/genkier-lesson-6-grammar-note-1/#comments Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:13:48 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=89 A heavy verb lesson. This lecture introduces the て-form, one of the most important (and challenging) verb forms there is. We will double our pleasure by springboarding from the て-form to also learning the plain past form. Also, Tony waxes poetic.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/08/genkier-lesson-6-grammar-note-1/feed/ 0 A heavy verb lesson. This lecture introduces the て-form, one of the most important (and challenging) verb forms there is. We will double our pleasure by springboarding from the て-form to also learning the plain past form. Also, Tony waxes poetic. A heavy verb lesson. This lecture introduces the て-form, one of the most important (and challenging) verb forms there is. We will double our pleasure by springboarding from the て-form to also learning the plain past form. Also, Tony waxes poetic. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/08/genkier-lesson-6-grammar-note-1/ Genkier, Lesson 6 Kanji http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/eqwm_Z2MH7Q/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/05/genkier-lesson-6-kanji/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:03:16 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=87 Kanji for Lesson 6, and of course more. Featuring heavenly bodies, barnyard animals, the cardinal directions, and Tony singing about sheep. 大、工、左、右、子、了、学、刀、分、牛、生、星、先、夕、外、出、東、西、羊、南、北

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/05/genkier-lesson-6-kanji/feed/ 0 Kanji for Lesson 6, and of course more. Featuring heavenly bodies, barnyard animals, the cardinal directions, and Tony singing about sheep. 大、工、左、右、子、了、学、刀、分、牛、生、星、先、夕、外、出、東、西、羊、南、北 Kanji for Lesson 6, and of course more. Featuring heavenly bodies, barnyard animals, the cardinal directions, and Tony singing about sheep. 大、工、左、右、子、了、学、刀、分、牛、生、星、先、夕、外、出、東、西、羊、南、北 Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/11/05/genkier-lesson-6-kanji/ Genkier, Lesson 5, Grammar Note 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/3UbZ45syE4U/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/18/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-3/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:58:45 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=84 A very short lecture to finish off Lesson 5 — the ましょう forms of verbs, and the まい counter.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/18/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-3/feed/ 0 A very short lecture to finish off Lesson 5 -- the ましょう forms of verbs, and the まい counter. A very short lecture to finish off Lesson 5 -- the ましょう forms of verbs, and the まい counter. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/18/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-3/ Genkier, Lesson 5, Grammar Note 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/S6hOYlh3B48/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/18/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-2/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:21:10 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=81 A couple of odds and ends here, including using すき and きらい, and having adverbs modify adjectives.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/18/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-2/feed/ 0 A couple of odds and ends here, including using すき and きらい, and having adverbs modify adjectives. A couple of odds and ends here, including using すき and きらい, and having adverbs modify adjectives. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/18/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-2/ Genkier Lesson 5, Grammar Note 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/ax9iCq8uaIk/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/17/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-1/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:44:04 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=78 All about adjectives, both the nouny kind and the verby kinds. Also, more fun with adverbs. Secret semi-formal guest appearance (meow). Music by Petty Booka.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/17/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-1/feed/ 0 All about adjectives, both the nouny kind and the verby kinds. Also, more fun with adverbs. Secret semi-formal guest appearance (meow). Music by Petty Booka. All about adjectives, both the nouny kind and the verby kinds. Also, more fun with adverbs. Secret semi-formal guest appearance (meow). Music by Petty Booka. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/17/genkier-lesson-5-grammar-note-1/ Genkier, Lesson 5, Kanji http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/FMojjkMCpPI/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/15/genkier-lesson-5-kanji/#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:41:56 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=73 Many kanji for place and family names, and the origin of “kunoichi”. Special guest appearances by the FSM and a stormtrooper. Music by Soushi. Kanji learned in this lesson: 川、州、山、田、力、男、女、大、天、気、汽、元、目、見、丁、行、良、食、欠、飲、今、私

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/15/genkier-lesson-5-kanji/feed/ 6 Many kanji for place and family names, and the origin of "kunoichi". Special guest appearances by the FSM and a stormtrooper. Music by Soushi. Kanji learned in this lesson: 川、州、山、田、力、男、女、大、天、気、汽、元、目、見、丁、行、良、食、欠、飲、今、私 Many kanji for place and family names, and the origin of "kunoichi". Special guest appearances by the FSM and a stormtrooper. Music by Soushi. Kanji learned in this lesson: 川、州、山、田、力、男、女、大、天、気、汽、元、目、見、丁、行、良、食、欠、飲、今、私 Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/15/genkier-lesson-5-kanji/ Genkier, Lesson 4, Grammar note 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/V0t-nqdLxDA/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/09/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-3/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:09:30 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=71 In this lesson, we learn how to use the と and や particles, and how to use も in compound particles. Special guest appearance by Darth Kitty. CC music by Riyu Konaka.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/09/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-3/feed/ 0 In this lesson, we learn how to use the と and や particles, and how to use も in compound particles. Special guest appearance by Darth Kitty. CC music by Riyu Konaka. In this lesson, we learn how to use the と and や particles, and how to use も in compound particles. Special guest appearance by Darth Kitty. CC music by Riyu Konaka. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/10/09/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-3/ Genkier, Lesson 4, Grammar note 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/v7qYZEtXk64/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/09/26/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-2/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2009 23:55:14 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=69 In this lesson, we learn about how to make the formal past forms of verbs. We also learn how to use adverbs in Japanese, and meet the evil twin of the nouny thing… We then learn a new kanji, 間, and apply it as a suffix. Music by In-sist.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/09/26/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-2/feed/ 6 In this lesson, we learn about how to make the formal past forms of verbs. We also learn how to use adverbs in Japanese, and meet the evil twin of the nouny thing... We then learn a new kanji, 間, and apply it as a suffix. Music by In-sist. In this lesson, we learn about how to make the formal past forms of verbs. We also learn how to use adverbs in Japanese, and meet the evil twin of the nouny thing... We then learn a new kanji, 間, and apply it as a suffix. Music by In-sist. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/09/26/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-2/ Genkier, Lesson 4, Grammar note 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/ksQec7Py8iQ/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/08/05/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-1/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:09:58 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=66 In this lesson we discuss the “existence” verbs いる and ある, and give an in-depth discussion of using the は and が particles. Music by Luz Fonte.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/08/05/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-1/feed/ 4 In this lesson we discuss the "existence" verbs いる and ある, and give an in-depth discussion of using the は and が particles. Music by Luz Fonte. In this lesson we discuss the "existence" verbs いる and ある, and give an in-depth discussion of using the は and が particles. Music by Luz Fonte. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/08/05/genkier-lesson-4-grammar-note-1/ Genkier, Lesson 4, Kanji http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/KybEL78vXcE/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-4-kanji/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:52:27 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=62 In our second kanji lesson we learn a bit more about Chinese vs Japanese readings, and the remaining kanji for the days of the week. We also karate chop boards, draw turkeys, and set someone we know on fire. Kanji introduced: 中, 上, 下, 半, 人, 入, 曜, 水, 木, 本, 火, 王, 金, and 月. Music by Kid Sense.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-4-kanji/feed/ 2 In our second kanji lesson we learn a bit more about Chinese vs Japanese readings, and the remaining kanji for the days of the week. We also karate chop boards, draw turkeys, and set someone we know on fire. Kanji introduced: 中, 上, 下, 半, 人, 入, 曜, 水, 木, In our second kanji lesson we learn a bit more about Chinese vs Japanese readings, and the remaining kanji for the days of the week. We also karate chop boards, draw turkeys, and set someone we know on fire. Kanji introduced: 中, 上, 下, 半, 人, 入, 曜, 水, 木, 本, 火, 王, 金, and 月. Music by Kid Sense. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-4-kanji/ Genkier, Lesson 3, Grammar note 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/z0aWxUXdlFQ/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-3/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:50:38 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=60 After a brief diversion into Japanese pop music in the US, we talk about using negative verb forms to make invitations, get a peek ahead at how to make informal negative verb forms, and discuss the use of frequency adverbs. Musical guest Reiko Obata and East West Jazz.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-3/feed/ 0 After a brief diversion into Japanese pop music in the US, we talk about using negative verb forms to make invitations, get a peek ahead at how to make informal negative verb forms, and discuss the use of frequency adverbs. After a brief diversion into Japanese pop music in the US, we talk about using negative verb forms to make invitations, get a peek ahead at how to make informal negative verb forms, and discuss the use of frequency adverbs. Musical guest Reiko Obata and East West Jazz. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-3/ Genkier, Lesson 3, Grammar note 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/vom6jvJQuQk/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-2/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:49:08 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=58 In this lesson, we learn four new particles: を、へ、に、 and で. Other topics include using the word せんせい, and making questions in informal Japanese. Special guest appearances by Informal Hamster and Formal Panda. Music by microbosch.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-2/feed/ 0 In this lesson, we learn four new particles: を、へ、に、 and で. Other topics include using the word せんせい, and making questions in informal Japanese. Special guest appearances by Informal Hamster and Formal Panda. Music by microbosch. In this lesson, we learn four new particles: を、へ、に、 and で. Other topics include using the word せんせい, and making questions in informal Japanese. Special guest appearances by Informal Hamster and Formal Panda. Music by microbosch. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/31/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-2/ Genkier, Lesson 3, Grammar note 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/PbbXtwClDTQ/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/22/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-1/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:54:36 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=55 This lesson introduces Japanese verbs. We discuss how verbs are used, the types of Japanese verb, and our first conjugations:  the positive and negative present formal forms. Musical guest CHIBI.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/22/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-1/feed/ 2 This lesson introduces Japanese verbs. We discuss how verbs are used, the types of Japanese verb, and our first conjugations:  the positive and negative present formal forms. Musical guest CHIBI. This lesson introduces Japanese verbs. We discuss how verbs are used, the types of Japanese verb, and our first conjugations:  the positive and negative present formal forms. Musical guest CHIBI. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/22/genkier-lesson-3-grammar-note-1/ Genkier, Lesson 3, Kanji http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/Z1LBTGVTLW4/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/13/genkier-lesson-3-kanji/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:33:14 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=52 In this lesson, we learn the kanji from Chapter 3 of your text, and a few others that will be helpful. We also discuss what radicals are, and how we will use radicals to remember the kanji. Kanji and radicals introduced are: 一、二、三、四、五、六、七、八、九、十、百、千、口、円、土、寺、日、時、白、冂、亠、儿

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/13/genkier-lesson-3-kanji/feed/ 3 In this lesson, we learn the kanji from Chapter 3 of your text, and a few others that will be helpful. We also discuss what radicals are, and how we will use radicals to remember the kanji. Kanji and radicals introduced are: 一、二、三、四、五、六、七、八、九、十、百、千、口、円... In this lesson, we learn the kanji from Chapter 3 of your text, and a few others that will be helpful. We also discuss what radicals are, and how we will use radicals to remember the kanji. Kanji and radicals introduced are: 一、二、三、四、五、六、七、八、九、十、百、千、口、円、土、寺、日、時、白、冂、亠、儿 Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/13/genkier-lesson-3-kanji/ Genkier series podcast: An overview of the Japanese writing system http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/2t9iKwPL2po/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/10/genkier-series-podcast-an-overview-of-the-japanese-writing-system/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:33:22 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=50 In this lecture, we talk about the history of the Japanese writing system, how the hiragana, the katakana, and the kanji are used in modern Japanese, and some suggestions about how you should study them.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/10/genkier-series-podcast-an-overview-of-the-japanese-writing-system/feed/ 2 In this lecture, we talk about the history of the Japanese writing system, how the hiragana, the katakana, and the kanji are used in modern Japanese, and some suggestions about how you should study them. In this lecture, we talk about the history of the Japanese writing system, how the hiragana, the katakana, and the kanji are used in modern Japanese, and some suggestions about how you should study them. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/10/genkier-series-podcast-an-overview-of-the-japanese-writing-system/ Genkier, Lesson 2, Grammar note 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/dxB9uqRvkfc/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/07/46/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:36:09 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=46 In the third and final lecture for Lesson 2, we learn some semi-new uses of the の particle, and how to make the negatives of sentences.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/07/46/feed/ 2 In the third and final lecture for Lesson 2, we learn some semi-new uses of the の particle, and how to make the negatives of sentences. In the third and final lecture for Lesson 2, we learn some semi-new uses of the の particle, and how to make the negatives of sentences. Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/07/46/ Genkier, Lesson 2, Grammar Note 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/-2FG-bDUJ78/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/07/genkier-lesson-2-grammar-note-2/#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:31:49 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=44 In this podcast, we learn about the も, よ, and ね particles. We also learn our first Japanese tongue twister! Special musical guest: SOU-SHI

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/07/genkier-lesson-2-grammar-note-2/feed/ 2 In this podcast, we learn about the も, よ, and ね particles. We also learn our first Japanese tongue twister! Special musical guest: SOU-SHI In this podcast, we learn about the も, よ, and ね particles. We also learn our first Japanese tongue twister! Special musical guest: SOU-SHI Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/07/07/genkier-lesson-2-grammar-note-2/ Genkier, Lesson 2, Grammar Note 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/g4oLlko8YJ4/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/06/24/genkier-lesson-2-grammar-note-1/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:54:43 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=42 In this Lesson, we learn our first few sets of “ko so a do” words, also known as “reference words”. Music by the Japanese Hawaiian cowboy country ukelele duo “Petty Booka”.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/06/24/genkier-lesson-2-grammar-note-1/feed/ 0 In this Lesson, we learn our first few sets of "ko so a do" words, also known as "reference words". Music by the Japanese Hawaiian cowboy country ukelele duo "Petty Booka". In this Lesson, we learn our first few sets of "ko so a do" words, also known as "reference words". Music by the Japanese Hawaiian cowboy country ukelele duo "Petty Booka". Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/06/24/genkier-lesson-2-grammar-note-1/ Genkier, Lesson 1, Grammar Note 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/0U5hvDddE3o/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/31/genkier-lesson-1-grammar-note-3/#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 16:35:37 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=37

In this lesson, we learn about how to use the の particle. This is also the first episode to feature a musical spotlight, with music clips from Kyoto musician Suematsu Yoshimitsu. Enjoy!

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/31/genkier-lesson-1-grammar-note-3/feed/ 2 - In this lesson, we learn about how to use the の particle. This is also the first episode to feature a musical spotlight, with music clips from Kyoto musician Suematsu Yoshimitsu. Enjoy! In this lesson, we learn about how to use the の particle. This is also the first episode to feature a musical spotlight, with music clips from Kyoto musician Suematsu Yoshimitsu. Enjoy! Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/31/genkier-lesson-1-grammar-note-3/ Genkier, Lesson 1, Grammar Note 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/fRAZFklt8xg/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/19/genkier-lesson-1-grammar-note-2/#comments Tue, 19 May 2009 15:19:54 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=33 In this episode, we learn how to ask and answer questions in Japanese. We also get a quick peek at formality in Japanese, and the use of the honorific prefixes “o-” and “go-”.

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/19/genkier-lesson-1-grammar-note-2/feed/ 3 In this episode, we learn how to ask and answer questions in Japanese. We also get a quick peek at formality in Japanese, and the use of the honorific prefixes "o-" and "go-". In this episode, we learn how to ask and answer questions in Japanese. We also get a quick peek at formality in Japanese, and the use of the honorific prefixes "o-" and "go-". Tony Gonzalez clean japanese,japan,genki,genkier,university,of,georgia,foreign,language,open,courseware,open,educationhttp://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/19/genkier-lesson-1-grammar-note-2/ Genkier, Lesson 1, Grammar Note 1 (enhanced) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/genkier/~3/EAuyzu_C5-w/ http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/15/genkier-l01g01e/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 04:03:48 +0000 tony@tonysensei.com (Tony Gonzalez) http://tonysensei.com/wp/?p=5 In this first grammar note, Tony discusses the word です and the particle は. Other topics include the importance of context in Japanese, the “nouny thing”, and sentence templates.

Genkier, Lesson 1, Grammar Note 1

]]> http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/15/genkier-l01g01e/feed/ 8 genkier In this first grammar note, Tony discusses the word です and the particle は. Other topics include the importance of context in Japanese, the "nouny thing", and sentence templates. - Genkier, Lesson 1, Grammar Note 1 In this first grammar note, Tony discusses the word です and the particle は. Other topics include the importance of context in Japanese, the "nouny thing", and sentence templates. Genkier, Lesson 1, Grammar Note 1 (http://tonysensei.com/static/podcasts/genkier_01_G1.m4a) Tony Gonzalez clean http://tonysensei.com/wp/2009/05/15/genkier-l01g01e/ Tony Gonzaleznonadult...for when just "Genki" isn't enough.