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How should I adjust my Japanese learning schedule over 90 days

Experience Japanese Language Mastery: Your 30/60/90 Day Plan: How should I adjust my Japanese learning schedule over 90 days

Planning a 90-Day Japanese Learning Schedule

To efficiently structure your Japanese study over 90 days, it’s important to balance vocabulary, grammar, kanji, listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. Here is a general framework you can adapt:

  1. Set clear goals. Define what you want to achieve by day 90 (e.g., master 1000 vocabulary words, learn 300 kanji, hold basic conversations).

  2. Daily time commitment. Decide on a realistic daily study duration—consistency beats cramming.

  3. Divide your study time roughly as follows:

    • Vocabulary & Kanji: 30-40%
    • Grammar: 20-25%
    • Listening & Speaking: 20-25%
    • Reading & Writing drills: 10-15%
  4. Use spaced repetition. For vocabulary and kanji, apps or flashcards with spaced intervals enhance retention.

  5. Integrate active use. Regularly apply grammar and vocabulary by forming sentences or speaking aloud.

  6. Include variety. Alternate studying from textbooks, apps, podcasts, and conversation practice to keep motivation high.

  7. Weekly review and adjust. Every 7-10 days, assess progress and difficulty, then tweak your schedule to focus on weaker areas.

  8. Incorporate breaks. Short daily breaks prevent burnout, and longer rests weekly help consolidate learning.

Example Week Pattern (Repeat/Adapt for 12 Weeks)

  • Day 1-3: Focus on new vocabulary and kanji with flashcards; review previous
  • Day 4-6: Grammar lessons and listening practice
  • Day 7: Speaking practice and writing exercises

Quick Tips

  • Start with easy goals and increase difficulty as confidence grows.
  • Use a learning app with daily prompts to maintain a habit.
  • Combine studying with cultural content (anime, music) for fun exposure.

If you share your current level, daily available time, and specific goals (e.g., JLPT preparation), I can help you create a more personalized and detailed 90-day plan.

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