By: Adam | January 28, 2017 All over the internet is the phrase “learning Japanese is easy! You can do it too!” Then all over the rest of the internet is “learning Japanese is hard. Be ready for a long trip through hell!”
I’ve talked about the benefits of taking both sides of this argument. One pushes you into the positive mindset, keeping you optimistic as you move forward. The other keeps you realistic and grounded, so you don’t overestimate and set goals you can’t achieve.
Why is it so hard to get a simple answer to this seemingly obvious question? There should be one. Is Japanese hard or easy? The amount that goes into a language is quantifiable. We all have to learn the same thing. japaneselevelup.com/learning-japanese-hard-easy/