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Is it actually feasible to learn Japanese to a professional proficiency level as a foreigner? I've studied Japanese for several years, and can speak Japanese at
by luckyt 9y ago
Is it actually feasible to learn Japanese to a professional proficiency level as a foreigner? I've studied Japanese for several years, and can speak Japanese at an intermediate conversational level, but I'm still a long way off from communicating at a native level. So it seems like a tall order, especially given that you're busy with research and can't dedicate time to learning the language.
- flor1s 9y agoStarting from scratch is indeed a tall order, and probably not possible if you didn't study it before coming here. Many students spend some time as a "research student" before starting with the PhD, so that would be the best time to get a head start.