Can’t Find the Words During Online Japanese Lessons? Causes and Solutions Explained
“I’m learning Japanese, but I can’t find the words during lessons…”
“Are there any tips for getting words to come out during online Japanese lessons?”
“What causes me to freeze up and not speak during lessons?”
These are common concerns among learners. When taking online Japanese lessons, you may feel like you can’t find the words. This situation can also cause you to lose motivation to learn.
Eri-san a staff member at JPLT Online Japanese Language School, will explain in detail the causes of not being able to find the words during online Japanese lessons and how to deal with them.
We will provide specific advice to improve the quality of lessons and support learners to acquire Japanese effectively. Please be aware of the various possibilities that can be gained through Japanese language learning!
■ 5 Reasons You Might Struggle to Find Words During Online Japanese Lessons
Cause 1: Lack of Vocabulary
If you lack vocabulary, you may not be able to remember the appropriate words and not be able to find the words. For example, if you don’t know the basic words and expressions used in daily conversation, it will be difficult to communicate. In fact, one example is when you want to order a drink but can’t think of the right word.
Cause 2: Lack of Confidence
Especially for beginners, words often don’t come out of your mouth because you’re afraid of making mistakes. For example, you may avoid speaking for fear of making pronunciation or grammar mistakes. In fact, there are cases where you become afraid of speaking if your mistakes are pointed out every time you speak.
Cause 3: Environmental Factors
A poor learning environment, such as surrounding noise or poor internet connection, can easily break your concentration and cause you to be unable to speak. For example, you may be concerned about the presence of family members or pets. In fact, one example is when your siblings are making noise and you can’t concentrate during an online lesson.
Cause 4: Pressure
If you feel pressured to speak in front of the instructor or other students during an online lesson, you may become nervous and unable to speak. For example, you may be concerned about the eyes of other students when answering a question. In fact, there are cases where you are nervous and unable to speak because you can’t answer a question in front of the whole class.
Cause 5: Lack of Practice
One of the biggest reasons why words don’t come out is a lack of practice and training. For example, if you don’t practice conversation enough, it will be difficult to speak smoothly in real conversation situations. In fact, there are cases where people don’t practice every day and end up at a loss for words in real conversations.
■Solutions to Overcome Difficulty in Finding Words During Online Japanese Lessons
1. Increase Your Vocabulary
Strengthen your vocabulary by making a list of words and phrases that you often use in daily conversations and memorizing them little by little every day. For example, you can use flash cards to memorize words.
2. Build Self-Confidence
It is important to build self-confidence by accumulating small successes. For example, you can increase your successes by starting with simple conversations and gradually increasing the difficulty level.
3. Prepare Your Environment
Prepare your learning environment by taking online lessons in a quiet place and checking your internet connection. For example, setting up a dedicated learning space can help you concentrate.
4. Reduce Pressure
By taking lessons one-on-one with your teacher, you can practice without worrying about other students. For example, by choosing individual lessons, you can progress at your own pace.
5. Increase Practice
By increasing the opportunities to speak Japanese on a daily basis, you can practice in practice. For example, you can make friends who speak Japanese and increase your interactions in Japanese online.
6. Incorporate Listening Practice
By listening to a lot of Japanese audio, the words will come out naturally. For example, listening to Japanese podcasts and watching Japanese dramas and movies are effective.
7. Practice Shadowing
Shadowing involves mimicking Japanese speech immediately to improve speaking skills. For example, shadowing Japanese news broadcasts to learn pronunciation and rhythm.
8. Regular Review
Regularly review the words and phrases you have learned to solidify your memory. For example, it is effective to set aside time every weekend to review the content you have learned for the week.
9. Set Specific Goals
Maintain motivation to study by setting specific goals and making a plan to achieve them. For example, set a goal such as “memorize 30 basic phrases for daily conversation in one month.”
10. Increase Practical Opportunities to Practice
By increasing the opportunities to actually use Japanese, the words will come out naturally. For example, joining a Japanese-speaking community or participating in online Japanese speaking exchange meetings is effective.
■Summary
Addressing the Issue of “Not Finding Words” in Online Japanese Lessons
Many learners experience the trouble of not being able to speak during online Japanese lessons, but this can be overcome by taking appropriate measures. Small successes to strengthen vocabulary and build confidence, improving the learning environment, individual lessons to reduce pressure, and daily training are effective. It is also important to practice listening and shadowing, review regularly, set specific goals, and increase the number of opportunities to practice. By putting these measures into practice, you can make your online lessons more meaningful.
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