Tired of "JP ONRY"? Let's bridge the language gap!

[Spy]

よろしくです! (Yoroshiku desu!)

Being English-speaking players on a "Jp-server" my friend Katella and I are striving to being able to bridge the communications gap between English and Japanese players here in FFXIV.

Therefore, we both decided to hold a "class" of sorts to aid ourselves and any other FFXIV player that wishes to help learn Japanese.

Now...neither of us speak much Japanese...that's why this is more of a "Learn together"/"study group" rather than a "class" (Hence the quotations before). Therefore, we are always open to more experienced speakers aiding us by correcting any mistakes, or offering any advice. Or even non-experienced individuals that have any questions.

Our first "learn together" was a bit rusty (and can be reviewed at any time in the following thread)...but we are already planning a much more organized second class.

It's a very slow process (Only 1 class a week), and we go in with the most basic knowledge of the language being shown. So don't expect anything advanced. The classes also only last about 30mins-1 hour and take place on my personal twitch channel. (Our next class will be this coming Sat at 3pm EST/12pm PDT...though classtimes will vary due to work schedules and the such...the times will be posted in the thread provided below)

We plan to offer common phrases that are used in DF groups, such as "よろしく!" (Which is a common greeting that changes depending on how/when it's used) as well as other useful things you may be able to use in macros during groups.

All we wish to do with this is help our fellow players. I know some of you might be thinking, "Why don't you just go to an English server"? To answer that...we don't want to to be quite frank XD...that, and, I'm fascinated by the Japanese, and want to be able to communicate with them.

Anyone is more than welcome to come! And I hope to see you guys there.

To find out more information about this, please see this thread. And thank you for your time ^^.

TL;DR version: We're learning Japanese together! Come join us!

[Tatsuo]

AA MR disagrees. JPONRY.

[Ooshima]

Good effort there, but again practically speaking, usually the "JP ONLY" PF fights revolves around fights like coil/EX primal that requires substantial amount of communication and understanding of strategy

Knowing common phrases and greetings wouldn't get you around JP ONLY groups thou. Once they detected you can't communicate properly they'd just kick you.

I only manage to play with the Japanese if only I know the various strats they apply and I asked them which strat they'd want to do. They generally know that I'm a gaijin so they would just tell me what they intent to do in short phrases which I can understand (I'm just JLPT N5 level) and as long as I know my stuff they would accept me around... anything less than that I think it's gonna be difficult.

[Anapingofness]

^^ That's a good idea!
I wish you the best of luck! =D I'm sure it'll be a fun experience for you!

[Spy]

Well we have to start somewhere. It's not like we're going to just stop at greetings...

Besides, as Ana said, it's going to be fun!

[Kamifubuki-Yoakesetsuri]

I have a brilliant idea. Why not join an English speaking server instead.

[Spy]

I have a brilliant idea. Why not join an English speaking server instead.

Someone didn't read my OP ^o~

Besides, what's so wrong about wanting to learn to communicate with those of other countries?
This is only an offer to people who are interested.

[Sakuraluna]

Good luck with the class. I was tempted to teach myself Japanese back in XI, still would try to if I had more use for it in this game.

[Tatsuo]

Someone didn't read my OP ^o~

Besides, what's so wrong about wanting to learn to communicate with those of other countries?
This is only an offer to people who are interested.

Not going to work, you'll still be the little Gaijin, no matter if you speak broken Japanese or not.
It's their culture. There may be exceptions, but the majority of them rather plays with their own kind.

[Cecwhite]

I've been learning the language myself because I'll be moving there in a few years. I really really enjoy the language and the players.