How smart.fm works

Ok, so I've been using smart.fm for some time now, and I think I know the most important features, so here is how it works:

1. Get your lists:
First, register, of course :) Or else your progress won't be saved. Then you need to decide on so-called lists you want to learn. A list contains words and sometimes example sentences for these words. The list to start with when you are studying Japanese is "Japanese Core 2000: Step x". It consists of 10 steps with 200 words each. Once you're done with them, do "Japanese Core 6000: Step x", where you will learn 4000 additional words. Basically the lists created by "Cerego" are official lists and very good thought-through as such. Additionally they have good example sentences that are voiced by well-known Japanese voice talents.

Of course, you can search for other lists. For example, I also added the official Hiragana/Katakana lists (by Cerego). For more advanced users, you can learn to understand a song or something, just search, you will find lots, just check that the list's "item" is Japanese and the answers are in English or any other language you're capable of.

Ok so you open the lists you want. Then scroll down and select "Add to my lists". That way the lists along with your progress will be shown on your start page.

2. Study!
Ok, now that you have your lists selected. Go to your start page, take the list you want to study and click on the play button above "iKnow". A new window will open. Select the options as you wish and click start. The rest is really intuitive so I don't really have to say anything. However, I add all the new words and (good) sentences I learn through smart.fm to my SRS (I use Anki atm, will post something about it later). Actually, you should be able to memorize them through smart.fm alone, but a little extra-repetition shouldn't be too harmful.

Once you progressed a little in the list, click on the play button above "Dictation". Here you can practice your writing skills with the example sentences. There's a third type of application, "BrainSpeed", however I suggest you do this once you're at least near complete with your list, since all the words of the lists will be used. And it's really hard after some time...


Last but not least, you can add me to your friends :)
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cheers


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ohh and by the way, I've recently been to Paris (awesome, wasn't the first time though) and I saw an amazing Japanese store. I bought the first volume of Nihongo Dekimasu! Yes, the one I've been talking about. It's really awesome since now I have the first few episodes on DVD and there's a book with a lot more material. However it cost me 36 € (50$!!). kusoo... :)